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NewsHalf of UK creative sector freelancers have already lost money
More than half said Boris Johnson’s government has responded ‘terribly’.
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NewsNetflix to lower streaming quality in Europe to ease load on internet
Streamer’s traffic on European networks to go down by roughly 25%.
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NewsSeattle International Film Festival cancelled
Leadership talks of “stronger, more sustainable and exciting future for SIFF”.
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NewsUS theatre lobby group calls on Congress for aid package for workers
“The business model of the movie theatre industry is uniquely vulnerable in the present crisis.”
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NewsSony’s ‘Bloodshot’ going digital 11 days after theatrical release
Announcement comes as US theatre lobby group NATO pledges $1m to support theatre employees.
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NewsGöteborg Film Festival’s VOD platform to support Swedish arthouse cinemas
The films are: Portrait Of A Lady On Fire; A White, White Day; Give Me Liberty ; The Perfect Candidate and A Brother’s Love.
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NewsReed Midem launches MIPTV ONLINE+ as coronavirus fuels industry-wide digital drive
Offering includes highlights of the Drama Buyers Summit and In Development pitches
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NewsEmpire Cinemas closes UK sites due to coronavirus pandemic
All 14 sites to shutter following government advice over coronavirus.
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NewsThe Exchange acquires Sundance entry ‘The Killing Of Two Lovers’ (exclusive)
Robert Machoian wrote, directed NEXT entry about post-separation anxieties.
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NewsKorean sellers express concern over Cannes decision delay
The potential ‘Parasite bump’ could end up a missed opportunity if Cannes cancels.
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NewsCannes Marché du Film is setting up a virtual market to “run alongside physical event”
Online initiative will take place May 12 to 23 in line with market’s scheduled dates.
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NewsScreen Ireland announces plans to support film, TV sector during pandemic
All funding schemes will continue to be made available.
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NewsNetherlands Film Fund chief reveals first measures to protect Dutch industry
A number of both short and longer term measures are being discussed.
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NewsEdinburgh International Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus
This year’s festival was due to run June 17-28.
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NewsUniversal reignites debate over theatrical windows
“The studios have been waiting for this,” notes insider.
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NewsFox Corporation lines up $440m Tubi acquisition
AVOD platform will run as independent service, offering mostly licensed content.
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NewsIndependents, agencies planning virtual Cannes market
“The whole idea is how can we make it simple for everyone.”
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NewsUS theatre lobby: “People will return to movie theatres because that is who people are”
“People will return to movie theaters because that is who people are.”
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NewsDisney postpones ‘Black Widow’ release amid coronavirus concerns
Tenpoles on hold as theatres close
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NewsCurzon latest UK cinema chain to close doors over coronavirus
Audiences to be directed to digital platform Curzon Home Cinema.