Box Office numbers drop to the lowest point in over two decades
Movie ticket sales in North America have dropped to their lowest point in the last 2 years this weekend as the coronavirus takes hold of the continent. Ticket sales only generated $55.3 million in total over the weekend as many people have chosen to stay at home and cinemas have been forced to limit seating capacity.
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According to the latest media reports, the Hollywood star Robert Pattinson has been tested positive for coronavirus. Warner Bros. confirmed that the production of Matt Reeves’ upcoming take on Batman had halted in the U.K. after few crew members tested positive for the virus. The production house didn’t disclose the names but now it has been confirmed that Robert Pattinson is one of them
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India’s TikTok content creators are stunned after the ban
India's ban on 59 Chinese apps, including the wildly popular TikTok and WeChat platforms, has left millions of users surprised and disappointed. Indian Government said the apps were "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India". India is TikTok's biggest foreign market, with an estimated 120 million active users. Indian content creators are stunned by the decision and asked followers to follow them on other platforms
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Los Angeles County gives green signal for Film and TV Production to Restart on Friday
Los Angeles County is set to issue its guidelines on Thursday for the restart of film and TV production, allowing filming to resume as soon as Friday. The county’s action follows a similar move by the California Department of Public Health, which said last week that production could return on Friday subject to approval from local authorities.
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Cannes Film Festival ruled out
Cannes Film Festival ruled out
The Cannes Film Festival will unveil a selection of movies in early June and collaborate with several festivals, including Venice, to present some films, Variety has confirmed. “As of today, a physical edition seems complicated to organize, so we are going forward with an announcement of films from the (initial Official) Selection at the beginning of June,” said a spokesperson for the festival.
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