California says film and TV shoots can start June 12. But big changes are coming
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Source: Los Angeles Times
California will allow film and television shoots to resume as soon as June 12, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said Friday, marking a major step toward reviving the entertainment business after the coronavirus outbreak crippled it nearly three months ago.
However, the restart of film, TV and music productions will be subject to the approval of county public health officers where the work will take place, the California Department of Public Health said in a brief statement.
Further, the future of daily life on Hollywood sets will not be the same when movies and TV productions start up again. Entertainment studios and labor unions this week agreed to a detailed set of production protocols that will make major changes to the way movie and TV sets operate, including the elimination of buffet-style meals and requirements to wipe down handheld props after each use.
“Music, TV and film production may resume in California, recommended no sooner than June 12, 2020, and subject to approval by county public health officers within the jurisdictions of operations,” the department said. “To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, productions, cast, crew and other industry workers should abide by safety protocols agreed by labor and management, which may be further enhanced by county public health officers.”
Read more: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-06-05/gavin-newsom-hollywood-production
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