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Disney Downgraded by S&P Over Concerns Parks Business Will Be Slow to Recover
“Disney’s theme parks won’t likely return to normal capacity utilization” even after stay-at-home orders are lifted, S&P says
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Quibi Brand and Content Marketing Chief Megan Imbres Steps Down 2 Weeks After Launch
“We wish her all the best in her next endeavor,” a spokesperson for the streaming service says
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Paramount Postpones ‘Jackass’ to Summer 2021
Fourth film based on hit MTV series was initially set for release in March
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AMC Theatres Sued by Florida Mall Owners After Not Paying Rent
Lawsuit seeks in excess of $7.5 million in damages after AMC location did not pay $52,000 in rent for April
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Studios and Guilds in Talks on How to Safely Resume Filming After Lockdown
“Is it even possible to do big blockbusters that require loads of extras in makeup with social distancing?” one production executive tells TheWrap
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How ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’ Filmmaker Directed His Wife in a Sex Scene With Charlie Hunnam | Video
“That was more confronting than I thought, actually!” Justin Kurzel says
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Whitney Houston Biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ in the Works From Director Stella Meghie
“Bohemian Rhapsody” screenwriter Anthony McCarten is writing the script with the support of the singer’s estate
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‘Bloodshot’ Director Dave Wilson Signs With CAA
Wilson will next direct the upcoming film adaptation of the sci-fi thriller novel “Influx” for Escape Artists at Sony
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Shirley Knight, Star of ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’ and ‘As Good As It Gets,’ Dies at 83
Two-time Oscar nominee also appeared in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” “Thirtysomething” and “NYPD Blue”
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‘As Good As It Gets’: Why Netflix’s Coronavirus Boom Might Only Be Temporary
“The truth is people want to spend less time at home, which is a headwind for retention and price increases,” Loup Investors analyst Gene Munster says
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Many Movie Theaters Won’t ‘Feasibly’ Be Able to Reopen When Early States Want, NATO Says
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp gave the green light to begin reopening movie theaters and other businesses next week
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‘Extraction’ Film Review: Wanna See Chris Hemsworth Beat the Hell Out of Everybody?
Hemsworth plays a mercenary in the brutally efficient action movie from Marvel stunt coordinator-turned-director Sam Hargrave
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Do You Work in Hollywood? Here’s Where You Can Get (and Give) Financial Aid
While federal aid is still needed, Hollywood guilds and grassroots projects are trying to help out. Here are links to what is available
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Tom Holland Surprises Jimmy Kimmel’s Son for His 3rd Birthday as Spider-Man (Video)
The actor also says he wants to do a Peloton class with co-star Jake Gyllenhaal
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WarnerMedia CEO: Coronavirus Has Us ‘Rethinking Our Theatrical Model’
“This experience will change many things, including customer behaviors and expectations,” John Stankey says