The majority of the fund will support hard-hit crews on Netflix’s own productions around the world.
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Cannes Film Festival postponed, potentially to June or July
France’s Cannes Film Festival, arguably the world’s most prestigious film festival and cinema’s largest annual gathering, has postponed its 73rd edition.
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Celebrities get virus tests, raising concerns of inequality
Public frustrations over the difficulties getting tested for the new virus have been building since the first U.S. case was confirmed Jan. 20.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra flutist Doriot Anthony Dwyer dies at 98
Dwyer was the second woman ever to win a principal chair in a major U.S. orchestra.
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Fox News to be offered as a free channel ‘during dangerous times’
The company endured withering criticism over comments by Fox News Media personalities who dismissed coronavirus as a hoax.
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Maggie Griffin, impish mother of comedian Kathy, dies at 99
The mother of comedian Kathy Griffin, who inspired many of the jokes in her daughter’s standup routines, has died
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Theater chain shuts down movies because of outbreak
Cinemagic Stadium Theaters announced Tuesday that it will close its theaters in Saco, Westbrook and South Portland until April 8.
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Lyle Waggoner, foil on ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ dies at 84
Waggoner used his good looks to comic effect on “The Carol Burnett Show,” partnered with a superhero on “Wonder Woman” and was the first centerfold for Playgirl magazine.
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When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus
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TV ratings illustrate hunger for news on coronavirus threat
An episode of ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ last Thursday drew more viewers than any television show in prime time last week