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    Coronavirus impact | Hit by COVID-19 crisis, multiplex industry puts expansion plans on hold

    • 17.04.2020
    • Moneycontrol.com

    Exhibition companies have already requested malls to waive the rentals and a Live Mint report states that as per industry experts some multiplex chains have postponed their expansion plans by at least two to three quarters.

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    ‘Contagion’ Helmer Steven Soderbergh to Lead Directors Guild’s COVID-19 Committee

    • 17.04.2020
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    The task force will consult "with top epidemiologists in the field" to make recommendations about restarting the industry.

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    COVID-19 leaves film industry reeling; needs at least a year to be normal: Suresh Kumar

    • 17.04.2020
    • Mathrubhumi

    The industry captains are now waiting for things to settle down as they know there is no point in taking up their issues since the entertainment industry will be the last to get government attention.

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    Hrithik Roshan donates Rs 25 Lakh to CAWT to help Bollywood industry’s daily-wage artists

    • 17.04.2020
    • English Jagran

    Hrithik Roshan has come to the rescue of about four thousand daily-wage artists who come under the umbrella of Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA). The actor has donated Rs 25 Lakh to Cine Artiste Welfare Trust.

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    Roger Corman Launches Short Film Fest Competition During Quarantine

    • 16.04.2020
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    The prolific film producer and director hopes to judge two-minute projects made at home.

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    Netflix Worth More Than Disney After Streamer’s Stock Hits All-Time High

    • 16.04.2020
    • Variety

    Netflix’s stock, extending its three-day rally, closed up 3.2%, to $426.75 per share. That gives Netflix a current market capitalization of $187.3 billion, putting it just over Disney’s $186.6 billion.

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    WarnerMedia Strikes HBO Max Distribution Deal With Charter

    • 16.04.2020
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    The multiyear distribution agreement means that all of Charter's existing HBO subscribers will be automatically upgraded to HBO Max.

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    Time spent on OTT and entertainment spike by 34%: Publicis Study

    • 16.04.2020
    • Financial Express

    Between March 16-22, there has been a 61% increase in visits to online news websites and mobile apps, the report ‘Reboot To A New Normal’ stated.

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    Filmmaker Lynne Ramsay on adapting books to screen, working with Joaquin Phoenix, and more

    • 16.04.2020
    • The Hindu

    Eyeing a Margaret Atwood short story next, the Scottish director, known for films like 'We Need To Talk About Kevin', discusses the joys and challenges of adaptations.

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    Cannes Says June Festival ‘No Longer an Option’ While Exploring Contingency

    • 15.04.2020
    • IndieWire

    Festivals aren't allowed in France until at least mid-July, but it's unclear exactly what contingencies Cannes is exploring.

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