Coronavirus Outbreak: California movie theatres to reopen from 12 June with limited capacity, subject to county approval
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: California movie theatres to reopen from 12 June with limited capacity, subject to county approval

Firstpost  

In California, theaters must receive approval for their reopening plans from county health officials, who should consider rate of coronavirus infection, local preparedness to handle new cases and other metrics. California movie theaters can begin opening later this week if they limit theater capacity to 25% or no more than 100 attendees, under state guidance released Monday. The state recommends movie theaters implement reservation systems, designate arrival times and designating certain seats that people can use so that moviegoers can maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. In California, theaters must receive approval for their reopening plans from county health officials, who should consider rate of coronavirus infection, local preparedness to handle new cases and other metrics, the state guidelines said.

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With COVID cases rising, how close is California to new mask rules, restrictions?
2 years, 8 months ago

With COVID cases rising, how close is California to new mask rules, restrictions?

LA Times  

With coronavirus cases continuing to rise in some parts of California, the big question is when some local governments may decide a wave is big enough to intervene with new rules. L.A. County will move into the medium COVID-19 community level category once it begins reporting 200 coronavirus cases a week for every 100,000 residents. A universal mask mandate would …

‘Significant uptick’ in California coronavirus outbreaks brings new warnings
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Significant uptick’ in California coronavirus outbreaks brings new warnings

LA Times  

Coronavirus conditions are likely to worsen, with case rates continuing to rise and hospitalizations starting to increase, according to the top health official in the San Francisco Bay Area’s most populous county. “And we’re just beginning to see some early signs yet that this may be translating to an uptick in hospitalizations.” In Santa Clara County, the home of Silicon …

After months of decline, coronavirus cases plateau in California. Can we avoid a new surge?
3 years, 2 months ago

After months of decline, coronavirus cases plateau in California. Can we avoid a new surge?

LA Times  

As Halloween kicks off the holiday season, officials are hoping not to see a surge in COVID cases as people travel and gather in numbers not seen since the pandemic began. Even though California continues to fare better than most states, it’s still considered to have “substantial” transmission — the second-worst category in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …

Urban California taming virus surge, but areas with low vaccination rates still in danger
3 years, 4 months ago

Urban California taming virus surge, but areas with low vaccination rates still in danger

LA Times  

Tracy Jones, a licensed vocational nurse, places a bandage on the arm of Angel Macias, 12, a San Fernando seventh-grader, after giving the student a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Coronavirus cases are showing new signs of slowing across many parts of the state, led by improvements in Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area, while other areas …

MP unlocks further: Cinema halls to open, markets to function till 10pm from today
3 years, 6 months ago

MP unlocks further: Cinema halls to open, markets to function till 10pm from today

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh will see more relaxations in the Covid-19 curbs from Tuesday. According to the latest order by the state government, the cinema halls have been allowed to operate with 50 per cent strength and restaurants with the full capacity. Madhya Pradesh on Monday reported 18 fresh coronavirus cases, which pushed its infection tally to 7,90,193, state health officials said. …

What COVID-19 rules are necessary in Hollywood right now? That’s still up for debate
3 years, 6 months ago

What COVID-19 rules are necessary in Hollywood right now? That’s still up for debate

LA Times  

Rachel Brosnahan shields herself with an umbrella while playing with a dog in between takes on the set of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” It is an example of the precautions productions have taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. An agreement over sick pay, testing, masking and other safety measures lapsed June 30 without a new deal between the Alliance …

Coronavirus Today: California is open! Now what?
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Today: California is open! Now what?

LA Times  

I’m Karen Kaplan, and it’s Tuesday, June 15. “It might just take time, and little by little, things change.” By the numbers California cases, deaths and vaccinations as of 7:29 p.m. Tuesday: Track California’s coronavirus spread and vaccination efforts — including the latest numbers and how they break down — with our graphics. “It’s one of the best days of …

Maharashtra Puts Films, TV Shoots on Hold Amid Surge in COVID Cases, Film Bodies to Approach CM
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra Puts Films, TV Shoots on Hold Amid Surge in COVID Cases, Film Bodies to Approach CM

News 18  

Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced that films, TV serials and The current order has put a stop to shootings that were underway with precautions like mandatory frequent testing and avoiding scenes with large crowds. BN Tiwari, President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees said the state government’s decision has come as a “huge shock”. According to Tiwari, shooting …

California could actually reopen fully by June 15. Here’s what has to happen
3 years, 9 months ago

California could actually reopen fully by June 15. Here’s what has to happen

LA Times  

Can California really fully reopen its economy by June 15? That’s the target date officials unveiled this week amid continued optimism regarding the statewide landscape of the pandemic as the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to fall and more people are getting vaccinated. This week, California received 2.4 million total vaccine doses, a 33% increase from two weeks ago, …

California says it will fully reopen in June, citing falling Covid-19 case rates
3 years, 9 months ago

California says it will fully reopen in June, citing falling Covid-19 case rates

CNN  

CNN — California, the first state to implement a lockdown for the coronavirus pandemic, plans to fully reopen activities and businesses beginning June 15, state officials said Tuesday. “Looking 10 weeks out,” Newsom said, “our expectation is … everybody that would want the vaccine will have the opportunity to receive a vaccine.” California’s announcement comes as some health experts have …

A full reopening of California by June 15: Here’s what you need to know
3 years, 9 months ago

A full reopening of California by June 15: Here’s what you need to know

LA Times  

California plans to lift most coronavirus restrictions on businesses and workplaces June 15. California California aims to fully reopen its economy June 15 California aims for a full reopening on June 15, depending on a sufficient vaccine supply and a stable, low hospitalization rate, and masks. Should trends continue to the state’s satisfaction, June 15 would mark the end of …

California is dramatically reopening despite warnings of a spring COVID-19 wave. How big is the risk?
3 years, 9 months ago

California is dramatically reopening despite warnings of a spring COVID-19 wave. How big is the risk?

LA Times  

In Washington on Monday, top federal health authorities issued grave warnings that COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and that a national spring surge could be emerging as the coming Easter holiday brings the potential for greater spread. “Not only is it based on good science,” she said, “it’s also we have built in this sort of safety net that, …

As Hollywood reopens, can movie theaters fully recover from the pandemic?
3 years, 10 months ago

As Hollywood reopens, can movie theaters fully recover from the pandemic?

LA Times  

This is the March 16, 2021, edition of The Wide Shot, a weekly newsletter about everything happening in the business of entertainment. “But I’m just going to tell everybody here now: The days of dirty movie theaters are over.” Going to the movies without your shoes sticking to the floor? “February saw 777 film permit applications, up 43% from the …

As COVID vaccinations rise, L.A. strides into a world where ‘new normal’ is anything but
3 years, 10 months ago

As COVID vaccinations rise, L.A. strides into a world where ‘new normal’ is anything but

LA Times  

Southern California is poised to reopen more broadly in the coming days. With coronavirus cases down dramatically from the harrowing heights of the fall-and-winter surge, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties are now on the precipice of exiting California’s purple tier, the most proscriptive of the state’s four color-coded reopening categories. Currently, counties must have an adjusted rate at …

Coronavirus cases plummet to pre-Thanksgiving levels. Are more reopenings next?
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus cases plummet to pre-Thanksgiving levels. Are more reopenings next?

LA Times  

Coronavirus infections have plummeted to pre-Thanksgiving levels in California, bringing renewed optimism that a wider reopening of the still-shackled economy may be just around the corner. Gavin Newsom hinted that more counties may emerge next week from what the state calls the purple tier — the strictest of California’s four-rung reopening roadmap for businesses and other public spaces. “This will …

Coronavirus | Cinemas allowed to seat more people
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus | Cinemas allowed to seat more people

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order on January 27 extending the COVID-19 “guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution” till February 28. “For further opening up of international air travel of passengers, Ministry of Civil Aviation may take a decision in consultation with MHA based on the assessment of the situation,” the order said. Now swimming pools will be …

Southern California will likely face extended stay-at-home order after holiday surge in coronavirus cases
4 years ago

Southern California will likely face extended stay-at-home order after holiday surge in coronavirus cases

LA Times  

A holiday surge in coronavirus cases may result in extended stay-at-home orders for Southern California and other areas. Gavin Newsom expressed doubt that the Southern California and San Joaquin Valley regions would emerge from the state order by Monday due to a steady erosion of intensive care unit beds for COVID-19 patients. In the Southern California and San Joaquin Valley …

California becomes the first state to surpass 2 million coronavirus cases
4 years ago

California becomes the first state to surpass 2 million coronavirus cases

LA Times  

California has now recorded more than 2 million coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, according to a county-by-county tally conducted by The Times, the first state in the nation to reach that alarming milestone and another marker of the wrenching toll the virus is inflicting. “Many of these people will not live to see 2021.” Ghaly forecast that …

New, more infectious strain of coronavirus worries California
4 years ago

New, more infectious strain of coronavirus worries California

LA Times  

California state officials expressed deep concern about a new, more infectious strain of the coronavirus detected in Europe and South Africa, which led government officials to renew lockdown measures across much of England. “They should.” By Sunday, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland and Bulgaria all said they would ban incoming flights from the U.K. Prime Minister Boris …

With vaccine, California enters new phase in the coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

With vaccine, California enters new phase in the coronavirus pandemic

LA Times  

With cameras clicking and Gov. “We’ve gotten through SARS, MERS — nothing compares to this,” said Thompson, who has tended to COVID-19 patients since March, when the initial outbreak forced the state into a lockdown. “We are on the brink of a historic moment for our city: The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is beginning,” said Dr. Grant Colfax, director …

California hits 1 million coronavirus cases as L.A. County urges travel quarantine
4 years, 2 months ago

California hits 1 million coronavirus cases as L.A. County urges travel quarantine

LA Times  

Orange County Health Care Agency personnel conduct testing at the drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Orange County Fair & Events Center on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Costa Mesa. Given that it usually takes a few weeks for a crush of cases to result in a corresponding increase in hospitalizations and deaths, Ferrer said that “we most likely haven’t …

Amid coronavirus surge in California, 11 counties fall backward in reopening plans
4 years, 2 months ago

Amid coronavirus surge in California, 11 counties fall backward in reopening plans

LA Times  

Eleven counties moved back to more restrictive tiers in California’s coronavirus reopening system Tuesday, an unprecedented regression as the state contends with an increasingly worrying surge in infections. This week also marked the first time that no counties moved forward into a less restrictive tier, said California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly. “We anticipate, if things stay …

California coronavirus cases outpaced by Texas, but state warns not to let guard down
4 years, 2 months ago

California coronavirus cases outpaced by Texas, but state warns not to let guard down

LA Times  

Jessica Peak, 46, right, comforts her mother Olivia Altamirano, 79, after they left photos of Olivia’s husband and son both, who died 12 days apart in early October from COVID-19, at a Dia de los Muertos altar made in honor of people who died during from the pandemic at Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles on November 1, 2020. California is …

Centre says COVID-19 vaccine likely in few months, sharp rise in doubling time of cases; tally crosses 73 lakh
4 years, 3 months ago

Centre says COVID-19 vaccine likely in few months, sharp rise in doubling time of cases; tally crosses 73 lakh

Firstpost  

The Union health ministry said that the doubling time of cases in the country has increased “sharply” from 25.5 days in August, to almost 73 days currently Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for continued vigilance against the COVID-19 pandemic, while the Union health ministry said that the doubling time of cases in the country has increased “sharply” from …

California movie theaters are reopening. Will there be any new films to show?
4 years, 3 months ago

California movie theaters are reopening. Will there be any new films to show?

LA Times  

At the sprawling Irvine Spectrum Center, the 21-screen Regal movie theater didn’t hibernate through the pandemic that has wrecked the movie industry for the last six months. Exhibitors are facing a harsh couple of months ahead as Hollywood studios continue to delay their big films after the disappointing U.S. release of Warner Bros.’s Christopher Nolan movie “Tenet,” which grossed $29 …

Movie theater trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols
4 years, 4 months ago

Movie theater trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols

Associated Press  

As movie theaters come back to life across the country, the National Association of Theater Owners is helping to take the guess work out of safe operating practices in the era of COVID-19. “In this new pandemic world, moviegoers need to know that there is a consistent, science and experience-based set of health and safety protocols in place no matter …

Movie theaters are starting to reopen. Will anyone go?
4 years, 4 months ago

Movie theaters are starting to reopen. Will anyone go?

CNN  

New York CNN Business — For the first time in roughly five months, AMC Theatres will pop the popcorn, dim the lights, and start the show. Christopher Nolan’s thriller “Tenet” doesn’t hit theaters in the United States until September 3, and Disney’s “Mulan” is not on AMC’s release slate. Paul Degarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore, told CNN Business that …

Beijing to reopen cinemas, theaters after months-long closure
4 years, 5 months ago

Beijing to reopen cinemas, theaters after months-long closure

China Daily  

Cinemas in Beijing's low-risk areas for COVID-19 can resume operations on Friday, with effective epidemic prevention measures in place, a local official said on Tuesday. Cinemas will limit their attendance per show to 30 percent of capacity and sell non-adjacent tickets, Wang Jiequn, director of the Beijing municipal film department, told a press conference. Among other epidemic prevention measures, spray …

Beijing to reopen cinemas, theaters after months-long closure
4 years, 5 months ago

Beijing to reopen cinemas, theaters after months-long closure

China Daily  

Cinemas in Beijing's low-risk areas for COVID-19 can resume operations on Friday, with effective epidemic prevention measures in place, a local official said on Tuesday. Cinemas will limit their attendance per show to 30 percent of capacity and sell non-adjacent tickets, Wang Jiequn, director of the Beijing municipal film department, told a press conference. Among other epidemic prevention measures, spray …

Cinemas in China begin to reopen after six-month coronavirus closure
4 years, 5 months ago

Cinemas in China begin to reopen after six-month coronavirus closure

Live Mint  

Some cinemas in Chinese cities from Shanghai to Chengdu reopened on Monday after a six-month closure, raising hope that the world's second largest movie market can start to recover from painful losses during the coronavirus pandemic. Chinese authorities last week said they would allow movie theatres in low-risk areas to resume operations in a restricted fashion, a long-awaited piece of …

These are the California businesses that must shut down under Newsom’s new coronavirus order
4 years, 6 months ago

These are the California businesses that must shut down under Newsom’s new coronavirus order

LA Times  

Shoppers wait in line outside Gucci at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa as it reopens on June 11. California on Monday took a major step to close back down parts of the economy as the coronavirus spread continued unchecked. Gavin Newsom already had closed bars and indoor dining in the most populated parts of the state, but a new …

California fears July 4 coronavirus disaster, plans new restrictions
4 years, 6 months ago

California fears July 4 coronavirus disaster, plans new restrictions

LA Times  

Kids ride a wave together as they learn to surf on a warm summer day at the San Clemente Pier Tuesday. “We’ll be making some additional announcements on efforts to use that dimmer switch that we’ve referred to and begin to toggle back on our stay-at-home order and tighten things up,” Newsom said. “To save people that are dying or …

California enters a perilous phase as coronavirus spread intensifies
4 years, 6 months ago

California enters a perilous phase as coronavirus spread intensifies

LA Times  

Friends Adrian Sanchez, 20, left, Matthew Gonzalez, 22, and Justice Arreola, all of Santa Monica, arrive at the Santa Monica Pier to fish. That’s the third time in eight days the state has broken a record of new daily cases, according to the Los Angeles Times’ California coronavirus tracker. The new data show “alarming increases in cases, positivity rates and …

With Big Summer Films Delayed, AMC Theatres Puts Off U.S. Reopening
4 years, 6 months ago

With Big Summer Films Delayed, AMC Theatres Puts Off U.S. Reopening

NPR  

With Big Summer Films Delayed, AMC Theatres Puts Off U.S. Reopening Enlarge this image toggle caption Amy Sussman/Getty Images Amy Sussman/Getty Images Updated at 9:31 p.m. ET The nation's largest movie theater chain is delaying its U.S. reopening until the end of July because film companies have postponed release dates of two anticipated blockbusters. AMC Theatres announced that a first …

US sets one-day record for coronavirus cases, Texas pauses reopening
4 years, 6 months ago

US sets one-day record for coronavirus cases, Texas pauses reopening

India Today  

The governor of Texas temporarily halted the state's reopening on Thursday as Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations surged and the country set a new record for a one-day increase in cases. Government experts believe more than 20 million Americans could have contracted the coronavirus, 10 times more than official counts, indicating many people without symptoms have or have had the disease, …

AMC Theatres reopening next month with new health guidelines for going to the movies
4 years, 6 months ago

AMC Theatres reopening next month with new health guidelines for going to the movies

CNN  

New York CNN Business — AMC Theatres — the world’s largest movie theater owner — announced Thursday that it is set to reopen its more than 600 US theaters next month with new safety and health measures to help curb the spread of coronavirus. The company said it will begin a multi-phase reopening on July 15, adding that it expects …

AMC Theatres will reopen July 15. Will people show up?
4 years, 6 months ago

AMC Theatres will reopen July 15. Will people show up?

LA Times  

AMC Theatres, the world’s largest cinema chain, will reopen most of its U.S. theaters on July 15, the Leawood, Kan.-based exhibitor said Thursday. Nearly all of AMC’s theaters will be open in time for the July 24 debut of Walt Disney Co.’s “Mulan,” the firm said. AMC Chief Executive Adam Aron said the company has worked for months on its …

3 States See Record High In Daily Coronavirus Infections After Reopening
4 years, 6 months ago

3 States See Record High In Daily Coronavirus Infections After Reopening

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Texas, Arizona and Florida all reported their highest daily increases in new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, even after all three states implemented and later lifted stay-at-home orders meant to stop the spread of infections. At the same time, Trump has been pushing misleading claims that infections are only increasing because there’s more testing, going so far as …

Coronavirus Outbreak: AMC says 98 percent of its movie theatres are expected to reopen by mid-July
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: AMC says 98 percent of its movie theatres are expected to reopen by mid-July

Firstpost  

Last week, AMC flagged ‘substantial doubts’ about its ability to continue operations, if it was forced to keep its theaters closed for a longer period. After three months of near-total blackout of cinemas nationwide, movie theaters are preparing to reopen — even if it means only a few titles on the marquee and showings limited to as little as 25 …

Movie theaters, shuttered for months, plan July reopening
4 years, 7 months ago

Movie theaters, shuttered for months, plan July reopening

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After three months of near total blackout of cinemas nationwide, movie theaters are preparing to reopen — even if it means only a few titles on the marquee and showings limited to as little as 25% capacity. A lot is still “fluid,” as AMC Entertainment’s chief executive, Adam Aron, said in a call Tuesday with investors. Aron …

Officials say no turning back on reopening even as coronavirus cases rise
4 years, 7 months ago

Officials say no turning back on reopening even as coronavirus cases rise

LA Times  

Traffic flows once again into the Dodgers Stadium parking lot for a free drive-up test for COVID-19 in Los Angeles on June 9, 2020. California officials remain confident about the rapid reopening of the economy even as coronavirus deaths and new cases continue to rise, saying they have no plans now to slow the efforts. The further reopening comes as …

California to allow movie theaters to reopen in most counties
4 years, 7 months ago

California to allow movie theaters to reopen in most counties

LA Times  

The Vista Theatre on Sunset Drive in Los Angeles posted the message, “To be Continued.” on its marquee in April during the coronavirus crisis. California counties that have been allowed to accelerate their reopening of their economy, including Los Angeles County, could decide to reopen movie theaters as early as Friday, according to new state guidelines released Monday. Los Angeles, …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Film, TV production in the US allowed to resume shoot from 12 June, says California officials
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Film, TV production in the US allowed to resume shoot from 12 June, says California officials

Firstpost  

California officials have approved new guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus on film and TV sets. Film and TV cameras can start rolling in California as soon as 12 June, state officials said on Friday as they approved new guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus on sets. A task force of Hollywood studios and …

Coronavirus Outbreak: AMC, largest US movie theatre chain, warns it may not survive further film delays
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: AMC, largest US movie theatre chain, warns it may not survive further film delays

Firstpost  

AMC said if it’s not allowed to reopen its theatres due to the coronavirus pandemic, it will need more money, which it may not be able to borrow Movie theatre chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theatres and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over …

Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic

Associated Press  

Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet. Cinemark CEO Mark Zoradi said that even “below that level,” the chain’s theaters can be “very, very profitable.” Local rules for theaters vary across the U.S. …

AMC Theatres has ‘substantial doubt’ it can remain in business
4 years, 7 months ago

AMC Theatres has ‘substantial doubt’ it can remain in business

CNN  

New York CNN Business — AMC Theatres, the world’s biggest movie theater chain, said on Wednesday that it has “substantial doubt” it can remain in business after closing locations across the globe during the coronavirus pandemic. “Even if governmental operating restrictions are lifted in certain jurisdictions, distributors may delay the release of new films until such time that operating restrictions …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Hollywood studios, unions seek expert advice to develop guideline for safe resumption of film, TV shooting
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Hollywood studios, unions seek expert advice to develop guideline for safe resumption of film, TV shooting

Firstpost  

The coronavirus shutdown has taken a severe financial toll across the film industry, as well as on cities such as Los Angeles that benefit economically from production. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted producers, movie studios and workers’ unions to seek expert advice on how to safely reopen film and TV sets, which shut down worldwide in mid-March. Perry’s 330-acre self-contained …

Coronavirus: Independent cinemas in UK unlikely to open before September, survey finds
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Independent cinemas in UK unlikely to open before September, survey finds

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Most independent cinemas in the UK say …

California ending coronavirus halt on filming; protocols due Monday
4 years, 7 months ago

California ending coronavirus halt on filming; protocols due Monday

LA Times  

California next week will roll out protocols for productions to resume filming in the state, Gov. “It doesn’t mean they will meet the criteria,” Newsom said. The good news is that we are starting to see some light.” 1 / 2 Ava DuVernay addressed how Hollywood should change after the pandemic during a call with Governor Newsom 2 / 2 …

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