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The red ribbon ready for the cutting for the official opening of the NBCUniversal's New Mexico Production Studio, Thursday, June, 24 , 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M. (Jim Thompson/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
NBCUniversal celebrates opening of New Mexico studio

Jun. 24, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

FILE - Tom Cruise arrives at the premiere of the "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" in London on July 13, 2018. Paramount Pictures has shut down shooting on the British set of Tom Cruise’s seventh “Mission: Impossible” film after someone tested positive for coronavirus. A Paramount spokesman says Thursday, June 3, 2021, that due to a positive result during routine testing, the set will be shut down until June 14. Paramount says it is following safety protocols and will continue to monitor the situation. The company provided no further details. The film, which paused production for months early last year along with the rest of the film industry when the coronavirus pandemic took hold, is scheduled to be released in 2022. (Photo by Grant Pollard/Invision/AP, File)
COVID-19 spurs shutdown of 'Mission Impossible' set

Jun. 03, 2021 07:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 9, 2020, file photo, employees observe social distancing due to coronavirus, at the entrance of Amazon, in Douai, northern France. Amazon announced Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, that Jeff Bezos would step down as CEO later in the year, leaving a role he’s had since founding the company nearly 30 years ago. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File)
5 challenges awaiting Amazon's new CEO

By Joseph Pisani And Anne D'innocenzio Feb. 03, 2021 06:29 PM EST

Hawaii movie, TV productions set to start work despite virus

Sep. 30, 2020 12:16 PM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — Movie and television productions in Hawaii have started or are scheduled to begin soon despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ...

This image provided by Walt Disney Pictures shows a scene from "The Lion King." New LED video wall technology used in making last year’s “The Lion King” and “The Mandalorian” series could become more widespread as Hollywood production ramps back up during the pandemic. Instead of shooting on location with a full cast and crew and navigating stringent social distancing requirements, it allows filmmakers on a studio lot to spread out individual scenes captured virtually using a variety of techniques. (Walt Disney Pictures via AP)
With travel limited, Hollywood looks to 'game changer' tech

By John Carucci Aug. 17, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

FILE - Park guests enter the Magic Kingdom during the reopening of Walt Disney World, Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Walt Disney Co. reported net income that plummeted dramatically in the third quarter, when it most of its theme parks remained closed and theatrical movie releases were postponed. Net income results were better than the loss analysts expected, however, but revenue missed expectations. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Disney 3Q revenue drops 42%, missing expectations

Aug. 04, 2020 05:39 PM EDT

Governor Brian Kemp wears a mask during a presser outside of Fieldale Farms in Gainesville, Ga. Friday, May 15, 2020. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Georgia may limit film tax break as lawmakers eye new ones

By Jeff Amy Jun. 25, 2020 06:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 29, 2020, file photo, Jessica Ciaramitaro, Daryn Feenstra and Nicholas Soriano mix drinks while wearing face masks at the bar at San Pedro Brewing Company in the San Pedro area of Los Angeles. California will allow schools, day camps, bars, gyms, campgrounds and professional sports to begin reopening with modifications starting Friday, June 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
California to let gyms, bars, day camps reopen next week

By Kathleen Ronayne And Amy Taxin Jun. 05, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 29, 2020 file photo, a message on the ticket window at the AMC Burbank 16 movie theaters complex informs potential customers that it is currently closed in Burbank, Calif. AMC says its business is suffering because of the coronavirus pandemic and it may not survive. All of the company’s theaters are shut down through June, and while the theaters are closed the company is generating no revenue. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic

By Tali Arbel Jun. 03, 2020 02:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2017, file photo, actor-filmmaker and author Tyler Perry poses for a portrait in New York. Perry is looking to reopen his 330-acre Atlanta-based mega studio soon, but other studios in Georgia are anxiously waiting for Hollywood's green light to return back to work. Perry plans on restarting production at the Tyler Perry Studios complex in July, making it one of the first studios to domestically reopen after production was halted a few months ago to combat the spread of the coronavirus. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP, File)
Perry's studio moves toward reopening while industry waits

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. May. 22, 2020 01:48 PM EDT