How the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industries

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Most recently, the upcoming James Bond film No Time to Die has been delayed from April to November.

By Alissa Wilkinson@[e-mail] Updated Mar 5, 2020, 12:10pm EST

The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, which began in China in December, has had sweeping effects in the public health, business, and travel sectors, among others. And while the repercussions for the entertainment industry may seem to pale in comparison to the clear threat the virus poses to human life, the ripple effects do have implications for people around the world who make a living producing and distributing movies, music, and more.

The immense and lucrative Chinese film industry was almost immediately hit as movie theaters across the country were closed and major releases were delayed. But Hollywood soon began to feel the effects too, and as time passes, the impact of the coronavirus on the global film and entertainment industries will certainly grow.

Consequences of the outbreak on these industries could range from lowered attendance at film festivals and disruptions in film distribution to delayed or canceled movie releases and concert dates to curtailed on-location film shoots. Financial ramifications will likely be felt by studios, filmmakers, theater owners, and more for months, or even years.

https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/2/28/21152910/coronavirus-hollywood-bond-bts-mulan-movie-theaters-china

[Throck]

1. Ya know what that means?

Reruns and Netflix B movies.