Like Netflix, Disney has also been affected by the pandemic, which has caused it to cancel all the pilots that are in production for prevent the virus from spreading, since continuing with the work could be a risk for the company's employees. According DeadlineSome of the projects that have postponed filming are Shang-Chi, The Little Mermaid, as well as the release dates of movies like Mulan, The New Mutants and Antlers, although Black Widow will keep its date set for May 1, At least for the moment.
Disney TV Studios has not yet mentioned how long production will be suspended, but apparently everything will depend on how the situation improves with the COVID-19. In addition to this, he has shared the list of suspended pilots:
- Adopted
- The Big Leap
- The Big Sky
- The Brides
- Harlem’s Kitchen
- Home Economics
- Kids Matter Now
- My Village
- Ordinary Joe
- Prospect
- Rebel
- Thirtysomething (Else)
- Untitled Kapnek / Holland
- Valley Trash
- Work Wife
- Wreckage
"The Walt Disney Company will pay its cast members during that closing period. Hotels at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris will remain open until further notice. The shopping and restaurant complexes, Disney Springs at Walt Disney World and Disney Village at Disneyland Paris, will remain open. National Walt Disney Company employees are asked to work from home, including those at The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Television, ESPN, Direct-to-Consumer and Parks, Experiences, and Products. We will continue to keep in close contact with the appropriate officials and health experts. "
Furthermore, the company has also taken drastic measures with their establishments to prevent mass contagion, thus canceling some of the Disneyland and Walt Disney World services as of March 15.
“With great caution and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we proceed with the closure of our theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort, beginning with the close of business on Sunday, March 15, until the end of the month. Disney Cruise Line will suspend all new departures from Saturday, March 14 until the end of the month.
For now, it only remains to see how the problem develops with the pandemic that has affected many companies leading to their cancellation. various important events and activities, This will soon determine how they will continue with the productions and service of the Disney establishments.
