Despite a global pandemic, thousands of cases of coronavirus in France and mass entertainment cancellations, the Cannes Film Festival is ploughing ahead with plans to stage an event in early May. T…
. But film companies we’ve spoken to are increasingly sceptical as to the viability of the festival.
Last night U.S. studios cancelled the LA Screenings event which takes place in May. This morning, European football body UEFA postponed the Champions League and Europa League tournaments and is considering postponing this summer’s Euro football tournament in June. Today, The English and French soccer leagues were both suspended.
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