All Coronavirus articles – Page 17
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NewsTIFFCOM moves online, while Tokyo festival still aiming for physical event
Tokyo film and TV market’s dates remain the same, running from November 4-6.
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News‘The Emigrants’ relocates shoot and replaces actress Liv Ullmann due to pandemic
Erik Poppe to direct $9.3m period drama.
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FeaturesKaouther Ben Hania on the real-life inspiration for ‘The Man Who Sold His Skin’
Drama about refugee who becomes a human work of art premieres in Venice’s Horizons section.
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NewsEuropean Parliament, EFA join forces on revamped Lux Prize
Prize transforms to become an audience award with screenings taking place in theatres and online.
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FeaturesFour UK producers with films at the autumn festivals reflect on a crazy year
’The Duke’, ‘The Father’, ’Wildfire’ and ‘Supernova’ will screen in Venice, Toronto, San Sebastian and beyond.
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NewsPedro Almodovar declares cinema the “antidote” to lockdown
Spanish filmmaker claimed releasing his films on streaming platforms would sever contact with his audiences.
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News‘The Batman’ UK shoot on pause after Robert Pattinson reportedly tests positive for Covid
Production had resumed at Warner Bros Leavesden after lockdown.
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FeaturesFilm industry hits Venice with trepidation, hope and optimism
Professionals look forward to seeing contacts face to face after months of virtual meetings.
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NewsVenice Film Festival’s Covid-era 77th edition kicks off against the odds
Tilda Swinton was feted with the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.
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NewsVenice, Cannes stand together as Euro festivals unite in face of Covid-19
Venice chief Alberto Barbera addresses rumours of stalled collaboration plans with Cannes.
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FeaturesAt a glance: film industry coronavirus creative, social and financial support initiatives
Form online mentoring to digital forums to financial aid.
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NewsVenice: Cate Blanchett says pandemic offers chance to answer “deep questions” about industry
At the opening press conference, the actress said now was the time to address the impact of streaming on cinema.
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NewsWill Venice Production Bridge be the last physical industry event of 2020?
Some 800 professionals have registered to physically attend the hybrid onsite-digital industry strand of the Venice Film Festival.
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News41 film festivals unite in call for support during pandemic
Signatories include Cannes, Venice, Berlin and Toronto.
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FeaturesVOX Cinemas head talks Gulf’s $1b box office potential, ‘Mulan’ and protecting the theatrical window
Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning cinema pool set to drive box office growth in region with love of content and high-end exhibition experiences.
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NewsBusan’s Asian Project Market to move online; unveils 2020 selection
New projects from Cannes label directors Wei Shujun and Koji Fukada among line-up.
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Producers Guild of America publishes Covid-19 safety protocols
Guidelines cover insurance, steps to shut down production.
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NewsBangkok ASEAN Film Festival to take place as physical event
The festival will host the first edition of pitching workshop, Southeast Asian Project Pitch.
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News“Cinema still exists, it never left us,” declare Thierry Frémaux, Bertrand Tavernier in open letter
Cannes delegate general and Lumière Institute chief Frémaux evokes need for “a fighting spirit”.
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NewsCalifornia issues stricter reopening guidelines after summer surge
Most of state’s 58 counties including Los Angeles County understood to rank in most severe category.