Most television series halted production weeks ago in the face of the escalating coronovirus pandemic, yet some reality shows have actually still been filming up until this week.
12.03.2020 - 19:35 / deadline.com
By Dominic Patten
Senior Editor, Legal & TV Critic
As the world reels in reaction to the ever-expanding coronavirus and nations like Italy and Iran grind to a halt, The Prom is being called off, for now
The Ryan Murphy helmed feature adaptation of the Tony-nominated stage musical has just shut down production on the Paramount lot, I’ve learned. The move for the Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman-led Netflix film comes out of “an abundance of caution,” a source close to the movie says.
“No one has
Most television series halted production weeks ago in the face of the escalating coronovirus pandemic, yet some reality shows have actually still been filming up until this week.
A staff member on “The Dr. Oz Show” has tested positive for coronavirus, prompting the show to shut down production, Variety has learned. New episodes will continue airing daily, and host Dr. Mehmet Oz will film remotely from his home.
No matter the size of the production, the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak is being felt, and in many cases, being felt in a significant way. Over the course of the last handful of days, numerous films have halted production, pulled their releases, and just essentially gotten out of the way of the pandemic (even Idris Elba recently tested positive for the virus).
Warner Bros. has shut down production on the upcoming fourth film in “The Matrix” franchise.
Production on Amazon’s $1 billionLord of the Ringsseries in New Zealand has been suspended for two weeks as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, with staff told "there are no clear answers to when we will resume." The New Zealand Herald published advice from producers GSR Productions sent to all cast and crew Sunday, which said: "In an abundance of caution, UAP [Untitled Amazon Project] has suspended production for the next two (2) weeks commencing Monday, March 16.” "This is done
By Jake Kanter
Bosses at Marvel have decided to pause production on The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, Loki, and WandaVision due to the coronavirus pandemic.
America’s Got Talent has halted production due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
After shutting down production on “Stranger Things” and several other projects, Netflix has decided to temporarily halt production on “Red Notice” starring Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds.
Production on all three of Marvel‘s upcoming Disney+ series have been shut down amid coronavirus concerns.
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On Friday, President Trump declared the coronavirus pandemic to be a national emergency following the postponement and cancellation of music festivals, concerts and sporting events, in addition to delays in film premieres and numerous film and TV projects shutting down production.