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Naman Ramachandran In today’s bulletin, German cinemas remain closed; a Marcus Rashford documentary is set to air on the BBC; Channel 4 commissions comedy; Cineflix sells factual to the Nordics; ViacomCBS hires Lost Art TV; 101 teams with YADC; SPTN nabs “DinoCity”; and TVF sells a miscarriage doc.German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared late on Wednesday that Germany’s partial lockdown would be extended through at least Dec.

Germany has extended its partial coronavirus lockdown until at least December 20, meaning cinemas in the European major will not resume operations before that date. It is also possible, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said, that restrictions could continue into January. A re-evaluation is due to take place on December 15.

Naman Ramachandran Former President Barack Obama has slammed the outgoing Donald Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus crisis that has seen more than 12.6 million cases and some 260,000 deaths in the U.S.Speaking to talk show host Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show” on Tuesday night, Obama said, “The shambolic nature of the government response obviously, obviously has been frustrating.”“This would have been hard for anyone,” Obama said.

Ed Meza @edmezavarThe life of Germany’s first gentleman will be the focus of a new comedy series currently in development at Berlin-based Readymade Films, maker of local hit “MaPa.”Joachim Sauer, a quantum chemist and professor of physical and theoretical chemistry, is also the husband of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

A German rock concert that was meant to “Give Live A Chance” is being postponed.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorEXCLUSIVE: Germany is widely regarded as a country that has dealt with the coronavirus crisis well. A six-week lockdown and a sophisticated track and trace system have kept the nation’s excess death rate among the lowest in Europe, while Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ratings have surged during the pandemic.German producers have faced the same issues as counterparts in the UK and the U.S.

coronavirus-enforced ban on large events will be extended until November.The restriction was currently due to expire on August 31, but following a meeting with the Premiers of the country’s 16 states earlier this week Chancellor Angela Merkel has extended the ban – which applies to events such as festivals and fairs – until October 31.The extension does allow for some exceptions, however, for events that are able to track infections and comply with hygiene rules.Last month, Reeperbahn Festival

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Germany's 2020 summer of rock is no more. New coronavirus restrictions mean every music festival on the German summer circuit, from giant events like Rock am Ring and the Wacken heavy metal fest to electronic dance music festival Parookaville have been called off for this year.

Germany's 2020 summer of rock is no more.

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