Hollywood Begins Puzzling Out How To Restart Movie Shooting When The COVID Lockdown Ends

“Nothing will happen until jurisdictions relax regulations that currently don’t allow gatherings of 20 or more people. Anticipating that will happen in a month or two, here are some of the key issues that are being figured out right now in film and TV production,” including health testing, tool use, clothing on set, craft services, doors, and crucially, insurance. – Deadline

Margaret Atwood Has Created A Puppet Version Of Poe’s ‘The Masque Of The Red Death’

“The novelist is to be a guest on Mary Beard’s BBC Two arts show Front Row Late, hosted in lockdown from the study in Beard’s house. Atwood’s contribution is what Beard calls a ‘very surprising’ version of Poe’s horror story: a puppet show choreographed by the author and her sister Ruth, with all the characters made from household objects.” – The Guardian

Some Live Theaters Want To Reopen On May 6? Actors’ Equity Is Not Having It

Responding to “troubling reports” of some theaters’ plans, the union’s executive director said, “Any employer who wants to begin theatrical productions needs to have a comprehensive plan in place that protects not just the actors and stage managers, but ensures that everyone who works in the theater has a safe workplace. It is unclear under the current circumstances how that can happen.” – Deadline