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Curzon staff agree to “short-term pay cut” in the wake of coronavirus closures
Employees across exhibition, distribution and Curzon Home Cinema take salary cut.
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European cinema group warns against breaking theatrical window during pandemic
UNIC claims releasing films early on streaming services will see “short-term financial gains at the expense of the sector as a whole”.
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How smaller UK streaming platforms are stepping up in the time of coronavirus
Curzon Home Cinema, BFI Player, MUBI and more are moving fast to respond to cancelled theatrical releases and cinema closures.
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Cannes Critics’ Week abandons May dates, continues selection process
Announcement follows the postponement of Cannes Film Festival due to Covid-19 pandemic.
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Bafta in talks with UK distributors to bring in emergency eligibility rules for film awards (exclusive)
Bafta wants to ensure films not released theatrically due to pandemic closedown can still qualify.
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UK government to close cinemas; faces criticism over freelancer support
The situation will be reviewed each month.
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Netflix pledges $100m relief package amid coronavirus pandemic
“Most of the fund will go towards support for the hardest hit workers on our own productions around the world.”
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US producers body postpones June Produced By Conference
“The health and well-being of our members and event participants is our paramount concern.”
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France softens media windows to help distributors amid coronavirus lockdown
Distributors welcome measure but say they still aim to release their films theatrically.
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Film Movement, Art House Convergence launch virtual theatrical platform
Corpus Christi, The Wild Goose Lake on offer.
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Christopher Nolan: theatres “a vital part of social life”
British director urges lawmakers to help in The Washington Post op-ed.
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How UK indie cinemas are coping with the impact of coronavirus
Indie cinema heads in Glasgow, Nottingham, London and Uckfield reflect on the current crisis.
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Disney delays French launch of Disney+ due to coronavirus
Service was due to launch on March 24, will now debut on April 7.
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Harvey Weinstein tests positive in prison for coronavirus (reports)
Spokesperson unable to confirm report or medical status on Sunday.
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US theatrical sector hangs in balance as Congress debates stimulus package
NATO chief fears smaller chains could go bankrupt without government aid.
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Features
First Look: ‘Peninsula’, Yeon Sang-ho’s follow-up to ‘Train To Busan’ (exclusive)
Already a hit with buyers, the zombie thriller unfolds four years after the original.
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UK trade bodies issue £15bn freelancer coronavirus masterplan
Bectu, ScreenSkills and Directors UK among trade bodies to submit letter to chancellor.
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Screen digital edition: March-April 2020
Includes expert analysis on the coronavirus industry impact, plus interviews with Nicola Shindler and Lourdes Diaz.