It’s the sequel no one wanted. Boris Johnson’s announcement of a second lockdown from 5 November to 2 December is another blow to a UK acting and production industry already struggling to get back on its feet. The mandatory closing of non-essential outlets and indoor leisure spaces, on top of recent testing rules, has complicated screen production, … [Read more...]
Netflix announces relief fund for Lebanon’s TV and film community
The world’s largest paid streaming service Netflix has collaborated with the Arab Fund of Arts & Culture (AFAC) on an emergency relief fund to help support Lebanon’s film and television industry following the deadly Beirut blast on Aug. 4 that displaced thousands. Source: https://www.arabnews.com/node/1748791/lifestyle … [Read more...]
PBS is turning 50. Celebrate with our TV critic’s list of its 13 greatest shows
Across half a century, PBS has known its more and less brilliant years, but it has remained the case that the network aspires to a higher cultural, informational, one might even say spiritual standard, even as it seeks — needs — to be entertaining. And indeed, its programming has been surprisingly influential, and not just as shoulders upon which … [Read more...]
UK government says some film and TV productions will be exempt from quarantine rules
Some film and TV productions will be exempt from coronavirus quarantine rules, the UK government announced. Currently, people travelling into the UK must quarantine for two weeks on arrival. However, the government’s new plan will allow those who are essential to a production will not be required to quarantine. Instead, they will have to live … [Read more...]
All the films and TV shows suspended due to coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak is doing more than disrupting the health of thousands of people across the globe; the entertainment industry is already suffering from its spread. COVID-19 has impacted film roll-outs or forced teams to halt their current film and TV productions. From the next James Bond instalment No Time to Die to the pausing of … [Read more...]
UK cinemas may reopen in July, government confirms
The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has told Screen that under the new Covid-19 guidelines, it is working on getting film and TV production back up and running. ”The government is working closely with the screen sector to understand how different types of productions can comply with social distancing guidelines, and … [Read more...]
