California Governor Announces Plan to Reopen Hollywood

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom reported 5,349 new coronavirus cases on Thursday. That’s down from the all time high of 7,149 just the day before, but the governor was not enthusiastic about the drop, saying the number is “still higher than it should be.” Newsom continued by warning that “We’ve seen 56,000 new cases just the the past 14 days.” That’s over a quarter of the total 195,000 cases identified so far.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Wednesday, before California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the coronavirus crisis in the state, he took some time to deliver details about a 5.8 earthquake in the Owens Valley.It was an appropriate preface, as Newsom went on to announce the state had seen another record number of newly-diagnosed COVID-19 cases, 7,149 new infections.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorTokyo Disneyland has become the last of Disney’s theme parks to announce plans to reopen, but the expected return of visitors to all company sites by mid-July comes amid a rise in COVID-19 infections, especially in Florida.Officials at Tokyo Disneyland said Monday the park will reopen on July 1, joining the company’s venues in Shanghai and Hong Kong as the first to emerge from months-long pandemic-related shutdowns.

After months of shelter-at-home orders, hotels across the West are starting to reopen as new "public health guidelines allow hotels to welcome leisure travelers in parts of" the state, says Visit California president and CEO Caroline Beteta, adding that "every county is on its own timeline. The state provides the how and the counties provide the when." These moves come just as interest in vacations is perking up in Hollywood.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that everyone in the state will now be required to wear face masks in public. The order is intended to prevent people who are infected with COVID-19 but not showing symptoms from spreading the virus, according to an announcement by the California Department of Public Health.NEW: Wearing face coverings in most settings outside the home is now required in #California to slow the spread of #COVID19.

Robin Thicke’s new ‘do is the talk of the town! The 43-year-old singer-songwriter posted a long-haired selfie to the ‘gram on Tuesday, June 16 and his followers are losing their minds over the new look.

Dade Hayes, Jill Goldsmith Despite a worrisome uptick in COVID-19 cases, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has set plans for a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort.Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will start to welcome guests again on July 17.Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel have targeted July 23 for reopening, while the first to reopen will be Downtown Disney District on July 9.All dates are subject to pending state and local government

Dave McNary Film ReporterMovie theaters in California could begin reopening as early as June 12 under strict proposed guidelines that have been issued by the state’s Department of Public Health.Gov. Gavin Newsom has yet to weigh in on the proposed guidelines, which are part of family entertainment rules.

Anthony D'Alessandro, Dominic Patten EXCLUSIVE: With California Gov. Gavin Newsom potentially poised to make an announcement easing COVID-19 restrictions on movie theaters this week, the industry anticipates at least the semblance of a summer season.The news will come as a relief to movie theaters, which have been shut since mid-March, and studios as well which have holding back on expensive event movies.  Warner Bros.

Counting On stars Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo have been making their own way over the past couple of years and have distanced themselves from her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle. After moving to Los Angeles, California, the couple has increased their social media presence and they have started to create their own brand.

coronavirus pandemic.The California Department of Public Health said in a statement, per THR, via the Governor's Office that «music, TV and film production may resume in California, recommended no sooner than June 12, 2020 and subject to approval by county public health officers within the jurisdictions of operations following their review of local epidemiological data including cases per 100,000 population, rate of test positivity, and local preparedness to support a health care surge,

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorPut ’em in, Coach, they’re ready to play.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom released on Friday his long-awaited guidelines for restarting film and TV production in the state amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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Hollywood wants badly to reopen — but not enough to give up the hot-and-heavy make-out scenes.

By Tom Tapp