Apple, Netflix, etc. withdraw from the South by Southwest Film Festival due to the pandemic

Apple, Netflix, etc. have successively announced their withdrawal from the South by Southwest Film Festival due to concerns about the spread of the epidemic

On March 5, according to a report from "Variety", due to concerns about the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Apple and Netflix have successively announced their withdrawal from the South by Southwest Film Festival. As a result, the Spike Jones documentary "The Story of the Beast Boy", "Little America" ​​(Chen Ziao) and other Apple-produced films and "A Secret Love", "LA Originals" and "Mucho Mucho Amor" and other Netflix-produced films were cancelled. Earlier, Amazon also announced its withdrawal from the festival, which meant that its series "Upload" and "Tales of the Loop" were also cancelled.

In addition, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Mashable and Intel have also announced their withdrawal from the South by Southwest Film Festival. The organizers still stated that the celebration will be held in Austin, Texas as scheduled from March 13 to 22. Local officials also stated that “there is still no evidence that canceling the festival will reduce any risks”, but the local public health department said it would Pay close attention to developments.

"007: No Time to Die" Anglo-American schedule has been postponed to November

March 5, according to the "Guardian", the film "007: No Time to Die" has been postponed, and the UK schedule has been adjusted from April 2 to 11. On the 12th, the North American schedule was postponed from April 10 to November 25. The official Twitter of the "007" series of films issued a statement stating that this decision was based on "careful consideration and a thorough evaluation of the global film market". It is expected that the global schedule will be postponed to November.

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The film is directed by Kerry Fukuyong, screenwriters include Neil Purvis, Robert Wade, Scott Z. Bennes, etc., and actors include Daniel Clay Gregor, Leya Saidu, Ben Weishaw, etc.

Tencent Video shows and broadcasts hundreds of excellent works for users in Hubei region for free.

In order to enrich the spiritual and cultural life of users in Hubei region during the epidemic prevention and control period, and enhance their confidence in fighting the epidemic, Tencent Video gathers high quality on all platforms under the guidance and coordination of the State Administration of Radio and Television Resources, starting from March 5th, for users in Hubei, launch a theme exhibition event for free viewing of 100 fine works. It is reported that users in Hubei Province can directly watch TV shows, movies, variety shows, documentaries, etc. through multiple ports such as mobile terminal, PC terminal, and TV terminal, simply by opening Tencent Video and logging in to their account. There are more than 100 masterpieces in all categories, including animation and children's programs.

In addition to film and television programs, this themed event also includes the courses in the "Teaching at Home" program launched by Tencent Video, including "King Bao Guoxue", "Little Companion Dragon Good Habit Cultivation", "Tian Xiaoai Learning Chinese Characters", and "Young Children". The Pinyin of Cohesion and more than 100 sections of knowledge payment, K12 and children's education, etc., allow children to study at home without leaving home.