BY LEE PFEIFFER
The April Chinese premiere of the new James Bond film "No Time to Die" has been cancelled by the studio and Eon Productions due to the severity of the coronavirus, which has taken its most devastating toll in China. The nation is scrambling to contain and control the outbreak, which has infected tens of thousands of people worldwide, though most of the affected patients are in China. To date, over 1600 deaths have been attributed to the virus. With no way of knowing when the virus will be under control, China has taken draconian measures to minimize the number of infections. As of this date, virtually all of China's movie theaters and many other places for public gatherings have been closed. The economic impact is starting to be felt worldwide. With millions of Chinese workers restricted to their homes, manufacturing has been severely reduced, thus affecting the distribution of goods internationally. The entertainment industry is also starting to feel the pain. Bond films are very popular in China and the cancelling of the premiere, along with the postponement of a high profile, all-star promotional tour by the cast, director and producers, will have an impact even if theaters reopen in April. For more, click here.