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HBO Max still on course for May launch despite coronavirus pandemic
”We are part of a company that has a distinct responsibility… to keep the public connected through technology, trusted information and storytelling.”
Industry voices support as $2.2tn stimulus package signed into law (update)
“With this aid, movie theatres can get through this crisis confident in being able to re-open”
Neon acquires US rights to Brandon Cronenberg’s sci-fi thriller ‘Possessor’
Andrea Riseborough stars. Release plans to be announced at later date.
Focus Features moves ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ to on-demand amid theatre closures
Acclaimed drama film originally opened theatrically on March 13 before cinema closures.
Wiip secures critical growth investment (exclusive)
Money will fuel mission to “empower artists and creators to realise their creative visions”.
Nicolas Cage revenge thriller ‘Pig’ lands at Neon
Len Blavatnik’s AI Film served as majority financier.
Kino Lorber expands virtual exhibitor initiative
Alamo Drafthouse, Laemmle Theaters latest participants to sign on.
Coronavirus pandemic triggers Golden Globes rule change
Voting members can watch links of films that are not opening in theatres.
Devilworks seals US deals for ‘Welcome To The Circle’, ‘Dead Dicks’ (exclusive)
Deals for both titles were signed at last month’s European Film Market.
Exhibition giant Cinepolis to close entire Mexican chain on Thursday
World’s second largest chain by admissions taking precautions “until further notice”.
AMC furloughs all corporate staff including CEO
Corporate employees to retain active employment status, including all health benefits.
Endeavor lays off 250 staff in coronavirus cuts
”I don’t think any of us could have imagined we’d be in the place we are today.”
Neon snaps up SXSW selection ‘She Dies Tomorrow’
Release plans to be announced at later date.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ postponed to August due to coronavirus outbreak
Malignant, Scoob! pulled from release calendar.
US stimulus package breakthrough could “literally save movie theatre industry”
Bipartisan deal moves next to House of Representatives.
Latin horror ‘Morgue’ drives more key deals for FilmSharks (exclusive)
FilmSharks has announced recent territory sales on the trapped-in-a-haunted-hospital thriller and Paraguayan box office smash Morgue.
Sundance London, Hong Kong festivals postponed amid coronavirus pandemic
Sundance Institute to “reimagine” 58 live programmes planned through August.
SXSW winners plot next moves after online wins
“People are under a lot of pressure, so an award like this is extremely important.”
Searchlight Pictures closes $15m worldwide ‘Perfect’ deal
Reports first emerged in Berlin.
SXSW 2020 announces jury, special award winners after cancelled event
”We’re honoured to at least be able to present our juried and special awards.”
