A Ben Affleck feature was supposed to film in the U.S., but a lack of readily available testing material and quick lab results has pushed production to Canada.On film studio set close up shot of empty director's chair.Solstice Studios was supposed to begin filming its newest feature starring Ben Affleck in Los Angeles back in April. While the film's production was halted by the coronavirus, it's the lack of widely available testing that will keep it from resuming in the U.S.
"The problem is there is a shortage of tests, a delayed time between the test and the lab result and that would put us in immediate violation of our agreement with the unions who represent that cast and crew," said Gill, whose producing credits include "Pulp Fiction," "The English Patient," "Good Will Hunting" and "Shakespeare in Love."
Last month, Frank Patterson, CEO of Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, said that the studio had conducted over 1,000 tests and had less than two dozen positive results. The majority of these positive tests were from part-time workers, he said.A limited supply of Covid-19 testing materials has hampered the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic since the very beginning, public health specialists say. It's made it difficult for people to get tested in some parts of the country.
Producer Shaun MacGillivray, who is the president of MacGillivray Freeman Films, which predominantly produces and distributes documentaries, noted that there is no official enforcement of some of union testing guidelines, but there is a massive liability for productions if the rules are not followed and someone gets sick.
That’s total bs!! In Michigan we have drive through testing everywhere! You don’t even get out of your car. Results in less than 24 hours.
The film must be “essential” Canada allowed a movie crew to come to Canada, but won’t allow families to reunite?!? Proving all that matters is the almighty dollar!!!
It’s about the tax breaks, not the testing, testing is widely available... especially if you got money.. every damn sports team tests at least once a week
Hahahahaha ha
There is plenty of testing in US. Excess money still available after earlier stimulus packages
They'd make movies in a leper colony if the tax incentives were right. For all the SJW bluster, they all follow the money. New BMWs and Malibu houses don't buy themselves.
Plus Canada offers massive tax breaks and is much cheaper to film.. Hollywood and CA is taxing itself out of contention
Explain to me why students coming up to Canada to study are exempt from the travel ban but unmarried partners aren’t, explain to me the entire NHL players and theirs staff? Actors‼️ loveisnotourism
Why are we the last of the your list of priorities? Are families of that little value? We waited painfully for months again and again, we cant anymore! marcomendicino JustinTrudeau BillBlair
The real reason: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Good ...Remember Tesla just had a love fest with Texas to open a plant there bs Cali...what’s happening in Cali!
They can have the whole thing industry.
No he avoids holywood because of taxrates HolywoodIsDead
Professional sports seem to have access to plenty of testing. I’m surprised Hollywood was left behind.
California continues on the path of self destruction. Last person leaving, blow out the candles.(there is no electricity for lights)
BenAffleck disses the NBA and their quick COVID19 Test in an effort to boost America Last. His thinking is, as usual, questionable.
OK Hollywood
No widely available testing? Huh? I can go get one in 5 minutes if I wanted. Maybe we should report the facts and not a false title to get the clicks. Have you seen the amount of tests we have done vs other countries? No one else comes close.
Way to go, California!
You little anti Trump comments don’t begin to tell the whole story of how much you hate this country
Is this the fakenews I’ve heard so much about? Coronavirus testing is “widely available.” In fact, no appointments are needed In many places, and many times there is no wait.
Canada and Vancouver welcomes all film and television productions. Great crews and safe dining environment. No Trump.
Hadn't they already moved shooting to Vancouver decades ago?
Move to Florida. Plenty of testing with no lines in Pinellas
the GOP’s solution is to exempt employers from any liability for workplace exposure to Covid
Right on 🇨🇦
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