- TV show productions around the world were forced to stop due to the coronavirus pandemic.
- A new report predicts that 60% of the shows that were scheduled to air in the second half of 2020 will now be delayed to 2021, and 10% will be canceled outright.
- Unscripted reality shows will recover much more quickly than scripted programming.
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Throughout the novel coronavirus pandemic, television has been a necessary escape as we keep our distance from one another in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus. Movies have been releasing days, weeks, and even months ahead of schedule, and shows that have made their debuts over the past few months — most notably Netflix’s Tiger King and ESPN’s The Last Dance — have become viral sensations.
Broadcast and streaming TV has helped to keep us sane as we lock ourselves indoors, but with production on pause across the industry, it won’t be long before the content that networks and streaming services have accumulated starts to dry up. Citing data from Ampere Analysis, Deadline reports that up to 60% of the scripted titles that were scheduled to air before the end of the year will be delayed, and 10% will be canceled outright.
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Coronavirus pandemic could delay 60% of scripted TV shows to 2021 originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 19 May 2020 at 17:31:58 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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