All Coronavirus articles – Page 4
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New York first US city to require vaccine for indoor entertainment, dining, gyms
Rules come into effect August 16; enforceable from September 13.
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Sydney Film Festival delayed to November following lockdown extension
The start date has been pushed back from August 18 to November 3, 2021.
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Disney tells all US staff, workers to be fully vaccinated
Unvaccinated on-site employees have 60 days from July 30 to get vaccinated.
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Cineworld Group secures $200m of incremental loans
The loans come as the group promises an “unprecedented” slate of film releases
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France unlocks $107m extra funding for Covid-19 hit cinema industry
$70m has been set aside for cinemas that were closed for a total of 300 days due to the health crisis.
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Double-vaccinated US, EU arrivals no longer need to quarantine on arrival in England
Move will boost film professionals in production and industry.
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Covid-19 health pass wreaks havoc on French summer box office
Box office has fallen by 50-70% following the introduction of mandatory Covid passport for cinema attendance on July 21.
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UK producers laud Production Restart Scheme but warn of rising costs and shortage of crew, equipment
”It is not something that is sustainable should this pandemic continue indefinitely.”
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Over 50 UK films access Production Restart insurance scheme in first year
Across film and TV, the scheme supported over 600 productions.
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UK ‘pingdemic’ begins to impact cinemas but no closures yet
The sector is against the introduction of Covid passports.
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UK film and TV industry has taken a £2.6bn hit during pandemic, says report
A 20% spending increase could see 26% recovery by 2025.
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Canada relaxes entry restrictions in boost to TIFF, productions
Fully vaccinated people can start to enter Canada from August 9.
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AMC Theatres to operate The Grove, Americana multiplexes
World’s largest exhibitor promises to “significantly enhance the premium movie-going options” at both sites.
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Cannes mayor says he is ‘certain’ Mipcom will take place in October
“The film festival has been a demonstration that we can and must organise events,” says David Lisnard.
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UK Covid-19 production guidance to remain the same despite law change
Distancing, masks not mandatory in English law from Monday, but guidance will continue to recommend.
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England’s cinemas prepare cautious changes ahead of July 19 law change
Several measures will remain in place despite the lifting of pandemic legal requirements.
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Léa Seydoux cancels four-film Cannes trip after positive Covid test
Seydoux is asymptomatic and has since tested negative.
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Seoul cinemas, Bifan adjust to heightened Covid-19 measures
There is now a 22.00 curfew for two weeks.
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French Covid-19 health pass extended to all cinemas, but after Cannes ends
France is introducing new anti-Covid-19 measures in response to rising cases and spread of Delta variant.
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Cannes managing director plays down Covid-19 restrictions, cancellation rumours
François Desrousseaux talks festival’s evolving pandemic health protocols.