Live sports and game shows (which could be televised without fans or audiences) could return sooner than work on features, says guild exec John Lindley.

Growing risk of information gap among low-income earners, WEF report says.

Organisers are bringing music, elements of theatre such as dramatised readings, monologue, poetry recitals, stand-up comedy sessions and other performance art acts live to the safety of their viewer’s homes.

English movies registered a 91% increase in viewership for the week ended April 10 from the pre-lockdown period, while for English general entertainment channels, the figure was 41%, according to BARC India data sourced from subscribers.

According to a Maoyan survey in March, more than 70% of movie lovers in China were eager to return to cinemas after they reopen, up from 54% in February.

First-quarter revenue was "little affected by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic," but March trends were hit at ad unit Havas Group and book publisher Editis, among others.

Recently, reports have said theater owners are planning to approach the government to restart the movie-watching and entertainment business by filling only 50 percent of the seats in their respective premises and on seat food and beverage delivery. But can exhibitors assure 100 percent safety to their audiences?

India’s media & entertainment (M&E) sector continued its strong growth through 2019, growing at a percent faster than the Indian economy. Television still reigns supreme, but digital is playing catch up.

In the age of social distancing, drive-in ticket sales in Germany and South Korea are booming.