Belgium’s highest court has overturned the government’s shutdown of theaters, which was ordered last week to curb a surge in Covid cases, kicking off Dec. 26.
Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo announced the shutdown of cultural venues to prevent the spread of the omicron variant on Dec. 22 and allowed for restaurants and bars to remain open with a 11 p.m. curfew. Over the last week, the local film, TV and live entertainment industries have been protesting and staged several demonstrations across the country.
The State Council ruled on Tuesday that it didn’t see how “cultural venues such as theaters as were places that were particularly dangerous for the health and lives of people and favored the spread of the coronavirus, to a point that they had to be closed,” according to the news channel Bfmtv.
In France, where a new record was set with over 100,000 Covid cases reported within 24 hours on Dec.
Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo announced the shutdown of cultural venues to prevent the spread of the omicron variant on Dec. 22 and allowed for restaurants and bars to remain open with a 11 p.m. curfew. Over the last week, the local film, TV and live entertainment industries have been protesting and staged several demonstrations across the country.
The State Council ruled on Tuesday that it didn’t see how “cultural venues such as theaters as were places that were particularly dangerous for the health and lives of people and favored the spread of the coronavirus, to a point that they had to be closed,” according to the news channel Bfmtv.
In France, where a new record was set with over 100,000 Covid cases reported within 24 hours on Dec.
- 12/28/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
The Belgian government on Wednesday imposed additional restrictions to combat rising Covid-19 numbers, including shuttering movie cinemas among most indoor activities as well as mandating sporting events including soccer be played behind closed doors.
The new restrictions go into effect beginning Sunday, according to Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo who held a press conference today. The country had some restrictions in place already to combat the Delta variant; now, De Croo said, the omicron variant makes up 30% of new cases, compared with only 10% less than a week ago.
Among the new limitations, cinemas, concert halls and theaters will be closed as of Sunday, mirroring moves in other European countries including Denmark and Ireland as the threat of the latest variant rises. Museums, restaurants and bars will remain open, De Croo told assembled media, as officials didn’t go as far as a full lockdown like in nearby The Netherlands.
The new restrictions go into effect beginning Sunday, according to Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo who held a press conference today. The country had some restrictions in place already to combat the Delta variant; now, De Croo said, the omicron variant makes up 30% of new cases, compared with only 10% less than a week ago.
Among the new limitations, cinemas, concert halls and theaters will be closed as of Sunday, mirroring moves in other European countries including Denmark and Ireland as the threat of the latest variant rises. Museums, restaurants and bars will remain open, De Croo told assembled media, as officials didn’t go as far as a full lockdown like in nearby The Netherlands.
- 12/22/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Belgium will be shutting down theaters and concert halls starting Dec. 26 to curb a surge in Covid cases and prevent the spread of the Omicron variant.
The restrictions were announced by Belgium prime minister Alexander De Croo on Wednesday, Dec. 22, at a press conference. Restaurants and bars will remain open with an 11 p.m. curfew. There were 7,025 new cases over the last seven days in Belgium, with Omicron accounting for 27% of them, according to Franceinfo.
Belgium is the latest European country to set tight restrictions due to the Omicron threat. The Netherlands just announced a Christmas lockdown that will kick off on Sunday and run through at least mid-January, forcing the International Film Festival Rotterdam to move its upcoming edition online.
With Belgium, Denmark is the only other European country to have shut down cinemas. Iceland and Norway have also restricted gatherings, including at cinemas and other cultural events, where...
The restrictions were announced by Belgium prime minister Alexander De Croo on Wednesday, Dec. 22, at a press conference. Restaurants and bars will remain open with an 11 p.m. curfew. There were 7,025 new cases over the last seven days in Belgium, with Omicron accounting for 27% of them, according to Franceinfo.
Belgium is the latest European country to set tight restrictions due to the Omicron threat. The Netherlands just announced a Christmas lockdown that will kick off on Sunday and run through at least mid-January, forcing the International Film Festival Rotterdam to move its upcoming edition online.
With Belgium, Denmark is the only other European country to have shut down cinemas. Iceland and Norway have also restricted gatherings, including at cinemas and other cultural events, where...
- 12/22/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Global Citizen, the international advocacy organization behind this spring’s massive Vax Live event at L.A.’s Sofi Stadium, on Tuesday announced Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour live broadcast with events and performances filmed across six continents to unite the world to defend the planet and defeat poverty.
Artists and entertainers participating include Adam Lambert, Alessia Cara, Andrea Bocelli, Angélique Kidjo, Billie Eilish, BTS, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, Christine and the Queens, Coldplay, Davido, Demi Lovato, DJ Snake, Doja Cat, Duran Duran, Ed Sheeran, Femi Kuti, Green Day, H.E.R., Hugh Jackman & Deborra-lee Furness, Keith Urban, Lang Lang, Lizzo, Lorde, Metallica, Rag’n’Bone Man, Ricky Martin, Shawn Mendes, The Lumineers, The Weeknd, Tiwa Savage, Usher and more to be announced.
With performances in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, Global Citizen Live will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Like Vax Live, the new event will air across multiple channels,...
Artists and entertainers participating include Adam Lambert, Alessia Cara, Andrea Bocelli, Angélique Kidjo, Billie Eilish, BTS, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, Christine and the Queens, Coldplay, Davido, Demi Lovato, DJ Snake, Doja Cat, Duran Duran, Ed Sheeran, Femi Kuti, Green Day, H.E.R., Hugh Jackman & Deborra-lee Furness, Keith Urban, Lang Lang, Lizzo, Lorde, Metallica, Rag’n’Bone Man, Ricky Martin, Shawn Mendes, The Lumineers, The Weeknd, Tiwa Savage, Usher and more to be announced.
With performances in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, Global Citizen Live will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Like Vax Live, the new event will air across multiple channels,...
- 7/13/2021
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Venues have remained closed since October 2020.
Cinemas in Belgium have been given the greenlight to reopen from June 9 after more than seven months of closures due to the pandemic.
Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo outlined on Tuesday (May 11) a staged relaxation of restrictions across the summer, as vaccinations roll out across the country.
The hospitality sector and cinemas are in the first phase, from June 9, by which time around 50% of adults in Belgium should be vaccinated, according to De Croo.
A maximum of 200 people will be allowed at indoor events, which must be well ventilated venues, and 400 people at outdoor ones.
Cinemas in Belgium have been given the greenlight to reopen from June 9 after more than seven months of closures due to the pandemic.
Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo outlined on Tuesday (May 11) a staged relaxation of restrictions across the summer, as vaccinations roll out across the country.
The hospitality sector and cinemas are in the first phase, from June 9, by which time around 50% of adults in Belgium should be vaccinated, according to De Croo.
A maximum of 200 people will be allowed at indoor events, which must be well ventilated venues, and 400 people at outdoor ones.
- 5/12/2021
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
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