Top 5 Hollywood news today: Cannes cancels two main sections owing to COVID-19
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Among the top stories that trended in Hollywood circles, Cannes made an announcement that could prove that COVID-19 scare is not leaving the world anytime soon. Cannes hasdecided to forego two sections thatrun alongside-- Directors` Fortnight and Critics Week - due to coronavirus pandemic.
Read our top 5 picks today:
Cannes Film Festival 2020: Directors' Fortnight and Critics Week canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
After weeks of deliberation, the organisers of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival have decided to cancel the two main sections that run alongside the Cannes Film Festival -- Directors` Fortnight and Critics Week - due to coronavirus pandemic.The joint decision was taken following France`s ban on events with large gatherings until mid-July.
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