Movies and TV shows that were in production around the world had to be shut down during the pandemic, but it’s time for some of them to resume shooting.
BBC Agrees New Terms of Trade with Indie Producers to Bolster BBC iPlayer
06.05.2020 - 15:09 / variety.com
By Tim Dams
After months of negotiations, the BBC and Pact have agreed new terms of trade that give the broadcaster an automatic 12-month window to play shows made by independent producers on its BBC iPlayer streaming platform.
The new terms of trade will transform what the BBC can show on BBC iPlayer, allowing it to compete more effectively with streaming rivals such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Currently, content is only guaranteed to be on the iPlayer for 30 days, unless by separate
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22.05.2020 / 05:51
‘Avatar’ Producer Says Production ‘Headed Back To New Zealand Next Week’ As Filming Set To Resume
After years of delays and then having production halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming “Avatar” sequels may be moving forward.
deadline.com
21.05.2020 / 15:07
Australia & NZ Cinemas Update: Some Indie Venues Re-Open But Chains Will Wait For More Movies
By Tom Grater
etonline.com
21.05.2020 / 06:05
Kendall Jenner Agrees to Pay $90,000 in Fyre Festival Lawsuit
Kendall Jenner has reached a settlement in a lawsuit stemming from her involvement in the Fyre Festival.
hollywoodreporter.com
18.05.2020 / 23:53
How I'm Living Now: Lisa Kudrow, Actress and Producer
With production grinding to a halt in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the entertainment industry has found itself navigating uncharted territory. To offer a better sense of how, The Hollywood Reporter is running a regular series that focuses on how Hollywood's writers, actors, directors, executives and others are living and working in these challenging times.
hollywoodreporter.com
18.05.2020 / 08:11
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Warns City After Bars Crowd: "If We Have to Shut Places Down, We Will"
New Yorkers who flouted coronavirus restrictions for a weekend night on the town got the mayor's wrath on Sunday. Mayor Bill de Blasio admonished people seen crowding outside bars, many with drinks in hand but no masks on their faces, for putting lives in danger.
deadline.com
13.05.2020 / 12:33
UK Financier Goldfinch Sets Up New Loan Fund For Indie Film & TV Producers
By Andreas Wiseman
pinkvilla.com
12.05.2020 / 18:55
James Cameron’s upcoming Avatar sequels to cost a whopping 1 Billion dollars to producers
The highly anticipated sequels of Avatars will reportedly cost the producers a whopping 1 Billion dollars. Yes, you heard it right.
justjared.com
08.05.2020 / 09:03
Ben Platt Releases New Song 'So Will I,' Produced By Finneas!
Ben Platt has dropped his new song “So Will I,” which was produced by fellow Grammy winner Finneas.
etonline.com
06.05.2020 / 21:15
Kelly Ripa Says Son Michael Has Been Helping Produce 'Live' While They're in Quarantine
Kelly Ripa's 22-year-old son, Michael, is getting some valuable job experience while under quarantine with his famous mom.
deadline.com
06.05.2020 / 15:17
BBC Strikes “Historic” Terms Of Trade Deal With Producers, Securing 12-Month Streaming Rights
By Jake Kanter
deadline.com
05.05.2020 / 13:55
‘Normal People’ Scores 16M Views In Its First Week On BBC iPlayer
By Jake Kanter
msn.com
05.05.2020 / 04:39
Scarlett Moffatt launching new conspiracy theory podcast show on the BBC
Scarlett Moffatt is hoping to discover if the truth is out there by launching a new BBC Radio 1 podcast all about conspiracy theories.
variety.com
04.05.2020 / 16:57
BBC Four Channel Editor Cassian Harrison Moves Across to BBC Studios
By Tim Dams
deadline.com
02.05.2020 / 01:27
Jessica Seinfeld & ‘Breeders’ Producer Avalon Team On Animated Kids Series ‘Downtown Sprouts’
By Peter White
nypost.com
02.05.2020 / 00:59
Broadway theater producers working with Cuomo on re-opening process
EXCLUSIVE: Despite recent, scattered press reports suggesting New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was snubbing Broadway by shutting the industry out of his New York Forward Re-Opening Advisory Board, the state and the theater industry are working closely on how to re-start, Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, tells Deadline.