Contributing Author: Bryan Sullivan
A movie theatre is closed Monday, June 29, 2020, in Phoenix, AZ. (AP Photo/Matt York)
In the face of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, entertainment consumption has been key to feeling a modicum of normalcy. Even during crises, going to the movies and watching TV provides a familiar sense of shared experience. As TV and movie productions slowly start filming again to make up for the current dearth of streaming content, questions have arisen about the legal issues surrounding resuming production and consumption, particularly “in-person outings.”
Movie theaters are set to reopen soon, and many people question if an uptick in case transmission will cause the theater business to face the same “start/stop” fate as the restaurant and other live entertainment businesses. Governments are in uncharted territory, attempting to balance safety with the prospect of many businesses having to cut workforces or…
