With the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world, the level of public concern has increased. This condition has a big impact on various industries, including the film industry. Some Hollywood films also threatened to aires and postponed until the end of this year.
One of the films that were delayed from the schedule was the James Bond series: No Time To Die, starring Daniel Craig, was postponed for seven months or until November. So far, James Bond film producer, Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), has not said directly the suspension of the broadcast was due to Covid-19.
However, the producer acknowledged that the decision was taken after conducting a global market analysis that was feared to go down in the near future. This is understandable because various countries in the world have closed cinemas, both in full and in part. China even closed more than 70,000 theaters.
I think the common thread is clear. This is due to the coronavirus, “said art expert David Sillito, as quoted by the BBC. “This is the first time a blockbuster film has been postpones. In fact, 2/3 of the profits of James Bond films come from outside the United States (US)
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Film expert Siobhan Synott said the postponement of the screening of James Bond films is a reflection of the business. Investment and trade market concerns due to Covid-19.Previously, distributor James Bond had poured a large enough money for marketing and promotion, including the release of the song in February.
MGM’s decision to postpone and withdraw the film from the market was not easy. In fact, unlike other film producers, the Beverly Hills-based film studio relies heavily on the James Bond franchise to run the business and finance.
So far, No Time To Die is the only film that has been officially postponed. However, producers and distributors of Hollywood films also continue to overwhelmed with anxiety. The author of the Deadline entertainment site, Anthony D’Alessandro, said major studios in the US continue to monitor the development of Covid-19 every minute.
They sometimes talk about delaying the screening of films at least in the next three months. While waiting for the results of the calculation of the impact of Covid-19 on the film industry,” said D’Alessandro.
Two major Hollywood films that will be released in the near future are Black Widow and Fast & Furious 9 in May 2020. Until now, Disney and Universal Studio have not made any changes and will show the film according to plan. However, according to Deputy International Screen Editor Louise Tutt, that can change.
Another film that schedules to air in June. And is likely to effects is the adventure of the animated film Scooby-Doo Scoob! and Wonder Woman 1984. “I can say that studios and distributors are anxious and continue to monitor. So, everything can change, depending on developments in the field, “said Tutt.
