As issues over the coronavirus outbreak develop, so have the variety of TV, movie, and different leisure productions impacted amid journey restrictions and well being advisories. Greater than 100,000 cases have been reported to date in over 66 nations together with China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Germany, France, the UK, Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
Musical acts like BTS and Inexperienced Day are canceling tour dates in Europe and Asia, whereas questions loom over how organizers will deal with the well being issues surrounding the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan. CAA, one of many largest expertise businesses on the earth, has mandated that every one conferences between shoppers and brokers be digital, and so they’ve grounded all flights for not less than two weeks — which implies quite a lot of high tier expertise will not be capable of attend upcoming occasions.
See under for a whole listing of the entertainment-related productions which have been impacted by the outbreak to date.
Slay the Dragon
Slay the Dragon, Magnolia’s new documentary a couple of group of native voters and peculiar residents combating again in opposition to gerrymandering in 2018 midterms elections, is delayed a month as a result of coronavirus. The movie will now be launched on April three straight to VOD and digital platforms, as an alternative of its deliberate theatrical run on March 13, according to Variety.
SXSW
The Austin popular culture competition, which is half music showcase and half leisure palooza, has officially been canceled for the primary time in 34 years. Though lots of the main gamers that had been going to have showcases had already pulled out — Fb, Twitter, TikTok, Amazon Studios, Netflix, Apple, and Starz had all determined to skip this yr — the competition was nonetheless going to go on as scheduled. Nevertheless, as soon as town of Austin declared a state of emergency on Friday because of the outbreak, SXSW was compelled to cancel all occasions. “This example developed quickly, and we honor and respect the Metropolis of Austin’s determination,” learn an announcement from the competition’s organizers. “We’re dedicated to do our half to assist shield our workers, attendees, and fellow Austinites.”
The women and men behind the occasion are at present exploring choices to reschedule, and are hoping to discover a method to offer a digital SXSW expertise as quickly as potential. You possibly can read the full statement here.
No Time to Die
For these hoping to see Daniel Craig again in motion as Agent 007, you are in for a little bit of a wait. The movie’s official launch date has been pushed again a number of months, the official Twitter for the forthcoming sequel has revealed. No Time to Die will now be launched on Thursday, Nov. 12 within the U.Okay. and Wednesday, Nov. 25 worldwide. Even so, Craig remains to be anticipated to proceed on as host for this week’s new episode of Saturday Night Live.
The movie might be launched within the U.Okay. on November 12, 2020 with worldwide launch dates to observe, together with the US launch on November 25, 2020.
— James Bond (@007) March 4, 2020
Hasbro Child Yoda merch
Don’t fret, the coronavirus will not be delaying manufacturing of The Mandalorian, however anyone hoping get their palms on Hasbro’s new range of Baby Yoda toys is likely to be in a spot of hassle. Hasbro reported delays in manufacturing as a result of manufacturing companions being shut down longer than anticipated, in keeping with CNN.
The Bachelorette
Manufacturing on The Bachelorette Season 16, which will feature Clare Crawley as the Bachelorette, has not been suspended within the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Nevertheless, Variety reports that the present initially deliberate to shoot parts of the upcoming season in Italy, however these plans have since been modified within the wake of the epidemic. One other, as-yet-unnamed worldwide vacation spot could also be chosen as an alternative.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Video games
All eyes are on the coronavirus outbreak’s potential affect on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Video games, since Japan has been affected by the outbreak as nicely. As detailed by the BBC, Japan’s Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto has indicated that there may be a postponement of the Video games to later within the yr, though he additionally mentioned, “We’re doing all we are able to to make sure that the Video games go forward as deliberate.” The Olympics are nonetheless formally scheduled to be held from July 24 to Aug. 9 in Tokyo.
Pink Discover
Netflix’s forthcoming heist flick starring Dwayne Johnson is reportedly contemplating alternate places amid a spike in new cases in Italy, in keeping with Deadline. Whereas many of the movie might be shot in Atlanta, Ga, a portion of the mission was had additionally been deliberate to be shot on location in Italy. Along with Johnson, the film additionally stars Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot.
The Amazing Race
CBS’s hit actuality competitors collection shut down production on Season 33, which had already filmed three episodes and noticed contestants go to Scotland and England. It is at present unknown when manufacturing will resume.
The Amazing Race Season 33 Production Shut Down Amidst Corona Virus Concerns
Mission Not possible 7
The seventh installment of the Tom Cruise-fronted franchise halted manufacturing on a deliberate three-week shoot in Venice.
“Out of an abundance of warning for the security and well-being of our solid and crew, and efforts of the native Venetian authorities to halt public gatherings in response to the specter of coronavirus, we’re altering the manufacturing plan for our three-week shoot in Venice, the scheduled first leg of an intensive manufacturing for Mission: Not possible 7,” a spokesperson for Paramount advised The Hollywood Reporter in an announcement. “Throughout this hiatus we wish to be aware of the issues of the crew and are permitting them to return residence till manufacturing begins. We are going to proceed to observe this example, and work alongside well being and authorities officers because it evolves.”
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