COVID-19 Impact, 'Ellen Show' Halts Recording Until the 30th
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Hee-eun Park] Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the popular American NBC talk show 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' (Ellen Show) will suspend recordings until the 30th.
Ellen DeGeneres, the host of the 'Ellen Show,' announced the suspension of recordings on the 14th (local time) via her official Twitter, saying, "We all want to be cautious and protect everyone's health." She added, "It's hard to wait until the broadcast resumes. I'm already bored."
On the 12th, Ellen had previously announced on Twitter that "we will proceed with audience-free studio recordings. I believe this is a decision for the fans, staff, and team members," but just two days after this announcement, the recordings were suspended.
Moreover, on the same day, the 12th, Tom Hanks and his wife became the first Hollywood celebrities confirmed to have COVID-19, leading to the outlook that Hollywood will not be free from the impact of COVID-19 for the time being.
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Meanwhile, the production companies of the films 'Mulan' and 'Fast & Furious 9' postponed their releases, and filming schedules as well as major broadcasting programs have been suspended.
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