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      'Onward' Stays on Top as Coronavirus Drops Box Office Sales to Its Lowest Levels in 20 Years

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      Earning just $10.5 million in its second weekend, the Pixar release is followed closely behind by faith-based film ‘I Still Believe’ which collects $9.5 million in its debut.
      Mar 16, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Animated movie “Onward” has maintained the top spot at the North American box office as the coronavirus pandemic causes overall revenue to fall to a 20-year low.
      The Pixar release, featuring the voices of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland, earned just $10.5 million (£8.6 million) in its second weekend in theatres, enough to hold on to number one.
      Faith-based film “I Still Believe” debuted in second place with $9.5 million (£7.7 million), ahead of Vin Diesel’s action blockbuster “Bloodshot”, which opened with $9.3 million (£7.6 million).
      The weekend box office receipts totalled an estimated $55.3 million (£45 million) for theatres in the U.S. and Canada, the lowest figures since September, 2000, when ticket sales amounted to $54.5 million (£44.4 million), according to data experts at Comscore.
      The downturn in theatre profits comes amid growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, with authorities across the U.S. enforcing limitations on capacity in public spaces in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 disease.
      The virus had killed at least 62 people in the U.S. by Sunday, with more than 3,130 cases of infection confirmed.
      Top Ten Movies at Weekend Box Office for Mar. 13-15:
      “Onward” – $10.5 million
      “I Still Believe” – $9.5 million
      “Bloodshot” – $9.3 million
      “The Invisible Man” – $6 million
      “The Hunt” – $5.3 million
      “Sonic the Hedgehog” – $2.5 million
      “The Way Back” – $2.4 million
      “The Call of the Wild” – $2.2 million
      “Emma.” – $1.3 million
      “Bad Boys for Life” – $1.1 million

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      Dwayne Johnson's 'Red Notice' Pauses Filming for Two Weeks Amid Coronavirus Crisis

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      The Netflix movie is the latest projects following Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman’ and Chris Pratt’s ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ to have its production shut down amid the global uncertainty.
      Mar 16, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Production on Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s new heist movie with Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds has been postponed to allow cast and crew members to put their families first during the coronavirus crisis.
      The “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” star took to Instagram on Saturday, March 14 to share video footage of himself addressing his colleagues on the set of action thriller “Red Notice”, as he announced the Netflix project would be temporarily put on hold for two weeks from Monday.
      In the clip, he said, “I really appreciate all your hard work and your patience during this time, but my number one goal for you guys, and it’s our number one goal too, is that we’re going to get everyone home to their families.”
      “This (filming) is the kind of stuff that can wait; the most important thing is to take care of our families.”
      Johnson wrote in the accompanying caption: “Gotta protect our babies, spouses, loved ones and elderly.”
      “We’ll continue to monitor and assess this situation closely to make the best decisions for our families first and then our businesses.”
      Sharing a message of confidence amid growing coronavirus concerns, he added, “We’re a resilient nation who ultimately, will always rise to the occasion to be accountable and work together to overcome whatever hardship lies in front of us. Our country will do its job, as the rest of the world will do theirs.”
      “Everyone please stay healthy, vigilant, safe and let’s protect one another. We’re all in this – together.”

      “Red Notice” is one of a number of Netflix productions paused amid the global uncertainty, which has prompted studio officials industry-wide to shut down shoots.
      The latest wave of projects affected include Robert Pattinson’s “The Batman” and Chris Pratt’s “Jurassic World: Dominion”, while TV cameras have also stopped rolling on “Empire”, “Pose”, “Supernatural”, and “Power” spin-offs “Power Book II: Ghost” and “Power Book III: Raising Kanan”, according to Deadline.
      Production on news shows “Real Time with Bill Maher” and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” is also being suspended, along with shoots on “The Late Late Show With James Corden” and daytime series “The Talk”.

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      Razzie Awards 2020 Gets Last Minute Cancellation as Result of Coronavirus

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      The Barnsdall Theatre, where the ceremony was due to be held, was shut down after Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti introduced restrictions on public gatherings to suppress the spread of COVID-19.
      Mar 16, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The Golden Raspberry Awards had to be scrapped on Saturday (March 14) as a result of the growing coronavirus pandemic.
      Organisers had planned to press ahead with the annual Los Angeles ceremony, commonly known as the Razzie Awards, but the weekend prizegiving had to be ditched at late notice after Mayor Eric Garcetti introduced restrictions on crowd sizes in public to curb the spread of COVID-19.
      The limitations led to the shut down of The Barnsdall Theatre, where the Razzies, at which the worst cinema releases of the past year are named and shamed, were due to be held.
      John Wilson, co-founder of the awards, explains, “Without a hall, we could not proceed with the show… Obviously, if there is no live show, there is nothing to be streamed, either.”
      Officials have yet to decide if the event will be held at a later date or cancelled altogether.
      Box office flop “Cats”, the live action remake of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical, tied with “Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral” and Sylvester Stallone’s “Rambo: Last Blood” to lead the nominees at the 2020 Razzies, with all three in the running for the Worst Picture title.
      It’s not the only prizegiving affected by city measures implemented to combat the coronavirus spread – also impacted is the 2020 Chaplin Award Gala, where director Spike Lee was due to be honored by officials at New York’s Film at Lincoln Center in late April. It is now expected to take place later this year.

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      'Frozen 2' Released on Disney+ Three Months Early to Bring Joy Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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      Disney CEO Bob Chapek makes the announcement after Disney theme parks around the world close their gates to prevent the spread of the virus, and the studio pauses productions.
      Mar 16, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Bosses at Disney have made the decision to release box office hit “Frozen II” onto streaming service Disney+ three months early as people continue to self-isolate amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
      The outbreak of Covid-19 has seen more than 145,000 cases of the illness registered, resulting in more than 5,400 deaths since it began in December (2019).
      And while the movie, starring Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell has been available for rental or purchase on platforms such as Amazon and iTunes since last month (February 2020), in a new statement Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced plans to surprise families this Sunday, March 15 with “some fun and joy during this challenging period.”
      “Frozen 2 has captivated audiences around the world through its powerful themes of perseverance and the importance of family, messages that are incredibly relevant during this time, and we are pleased to be able to share this heartwarming story early with our Disney+ subscribers to enjoy at home on any device,” he said in a statement.
      The release comes after it was announced that Disney theme parks worldwide will close their gates in a bid to prevent the spread of the virus. The studio will also “pause production” on a slew of live-action films as a result of the threat.
      “We have made the decision to pause production on some of our live-action films for a short time,” announced a Disney representative in a statement on Friday.

      “Frozen II” is the sequel to the massively successful 2013 film “Frozen (2031)”, and earned $1.32 billion – surpassing the first instalment to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time.

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      'Jurassic World: Dominion' Production Suspended Over Coronavirus

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      Through a statement, a representative for the Chris Pratt-starring movie announces that the decision was made ‘for the safety of all involved to delay the shoot indefinitely.’
      Mar 15, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Universal Pictures has suspended production on “Jurassic World: Dominion” as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
      The movie has been filming in London since February, but work on the flick, along with other Universal projects including Flint Strong and the untitled Billy Eichner project, went on hiatus on Friday, March 13.
      A representative for the studio announced the decision was made “for the safety of all involved to delay the shoot indefinitely”. It’s unknown if the delay will impact the original release date of June, 2021.
      Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard will be returning for the movie, along with franchise original stars Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill.
      Meanwhile, Ben Affleck’s upcoming action thriller “Hypnotic” was scheduled to start filming in Los Angeles at the end of April, but sources told TMZ they’ve already made the decision to pause plans.
      A representative said: “We will be taking a temporary hiatus to take necessary precautions to ensure the health of our cast and crew.”
      Disney bosses have also halted production on movies including reboots of “The Little Mermaid”, “Peter Pan”, “Home Alone”, and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” until the coronavirus chaos blows over.
      “We have made the decision to pause production on some of our live-action films for a short time,” announced a Disney representative in a statement on Friday.
      TV shows including “Supernatural” have also been affected, with NBCUniversal halting the shoots of 35 shows to help contain the virus.
      The outbreak of Covid-19 has seen more than 145,000 cases of the illness registered, resulting in more than 5,400 deaths since it began in December.

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      'Ready or Not' Directors Attached to 'Scream' Reboot

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      Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are said to be working with production company Spyglass Media and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic on the project.
      Mar 14, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The directors behind cult horror hit “Ready or Not” are reportedly set to reboot the “Scream” franchise.
      Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, whose 2019 comedy horror starring Samara Weaving, Andie MacDowell, and Adam Brody made $57.4 million (£46 million) on a $6 million (£4.8 million) budget, are attached to direct a new “Scream” film, according to Variety.
      The original “Scream” movie, a parody of the slasher horror genre, which starred Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, the target of the ‘Ghostface killer’ who hid behind a now-iconic mask, spawned four sequels – the last coming in 2011. Courteney Cox and her ex-husband David Arquette also starred.
      The directing duo are reportedly working with production company Spyglass Media and Lantern Entertainment co-presidents Andy Mitchell and Milos Brajovic on the reboot – with Latern gaining the rights to the franchise following the demise of The Weinstein Company in 2018. Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett’s production partner Chad Villella will reportedly produce.
      However, the duo are yet to be confirmed as directors on the project, and no cast has been announced.

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      'Shang-Chi' Director Self-Isolates While Waiting for Coronavirus Test Result, Production Suspended

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      Though Destin Daniel Cretton steps back from his duties amid the pandemic, second unit and other production elements will reportedly continue to go forward.
      Mar 14, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Production on Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” has been suspended as director Destin Daniel Cretton has self-isolated amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
      The movie, starring Simu Liu as Marvel’s first Asian superhero, has been shooting in Australia, but on the advice of doctors Cretton has stepped back from his duties, halting production.
      According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is not shutting down entirely, and second unit and other production elements will continue to go forward.
      A note sent to the crew on set reads, “As many of you know, Destin, our director, has a new born baby. He wanted to exercise additional caution given the current environment and decided to get tested for COVID-19 today. He is currently self-isolating under the recommendation of his doctor.”
      “While he waits for the results of the test, we are suspending 1st unit production in an abundance of caution until he gets the results this coming week. Second unit and off production will continue as normal. We will reach out to everyone by Tuesday for the latest update.”
      It finished, “This is an unprecedented time. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work through this.”
      Coronavirus, which has so far seen more than 134,000 cases registered worldwide, and over 4,900 deaths, has wreaked havoc in Hollywood, with production on Tom Hanks’ Elvis Presley biopic, Disney’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and Netflix’s “Riverdale” halted due to the outbreak.

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      'The Little Mermaid', 'Shrunk' and Other Disney Films Put Productions on Hold

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      A spokesperson for Disney explains that the decision to shut down filming is taken simply as a precautionary measure until the coronavirus pandemic blows over.
      Mar 14, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Disney bosses have halted production on movies including reboots of “The Little Mermaid (1989)”, “Peter Pan”, “Home Alone” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” until the coronavirus chaos blows over.
      Rob Marshall had been preparing to begin filming the live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid (2020)” in London next week (begins March 16), but that shoot, along with director David Lowery’s “Peter Pan & Wendy”, has been postponed.
      Actress Ellie Kemper’s Disney+ revamp of “Home Alone”, and “Shrunk”, starring Josh Gad and Rick Moranis, are also among the projects affected by the shutdown, as are Ridley Scott’s “The Last Duel”, and Guillermo del Toro’s “Nightmare Alley”, which had been in production in Toronto, Canada with Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett.
      A Disney spokesperson insists the action is simply a precautionary measure.
      “While there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on our productions, after considering the current environment and the best interests of our cast and crew, we have made the decision to pause production on some of our live-action films for a short time,” the representative says.
      “We will continue to assess the situation and restart as soon as feasible.”
      The news emerges a day after Disney chiefs postponed the theater launch of the new “Mulan” movie, which had been due to open at the end of this month, as well as April releases for Marvel superhero blockbuster “The New Mutants” and horror film “Antlers”.
      Meanwhile, production on Disney Television Studios’ limited series, “Genius: Aretha”, starring Jennifer Hudson as the late soul superstar, has been put on hiatus for at least three weeks, as filming on DC Comics’ TV series “The Flash”, which shoots in Vancouver, Canada, has also been paused “until further notice” as the global pandemic worsens, reports Deadline.

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