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Thousands sign petition calling on SXSW to cancel 2020 event as coronavirus spreads
As of Saturday afternoon, thousands of people have signed a petition calling on South By Southwest (SXSW) to cancel the event this year thanks to the spread of coronavirus. The two-week festival in March draws hundreds of thousands of people from around the world to Austin. But after more than 80,000 people worldwide have been diagnosed with coronavirus, residents are raising alarm. In the U.S. there are 15 confirmed cases of the virus, with one...
Nearly 10000 sign petition calling for SXSW to be canceled over mounting coronavirus worries
A person who authored the petition said she was "concerned about the hundreds of thousands of people who will be traveling" to Austin, Texas in March.
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Twitter pulls out of SXSW conference over coronavirus concerns
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SXSW doubles down on coronavirus fears says event will go on adds more speakers
SXSW doubles down on coronavirus fears, says event will go on, adds more speakers
SXSW marching on despite growing coronavirus concerns
A growing number of people are calling for the cancellation of South by Southwest (SXSW) due to rising concerns about coronavirus. But SXSW organizers aren't changing their stance and have announced new big-name speakers on March 2, such as former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former Democratic Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke. SXSW organizers announced Clinton and O'Rourke would be part of a two-day series of talks called...
Facebook pulls out of the SXSW conference citing coronavirus concerns
Twitter pulled out earlier today
Fears of coronavirus prompt online petition to cancel SXSW gathering in Austin
SXSW reps say enrollment is on par with previous years despite coronavirus concerns
South by Southwest (SXSW) generates hundreds of millions of dollars for Austin each year – but that's not stopping over 20,000 people from signing a petition to cancel the event amid coronavirus concerns. Casino El Camino on Sixth Street is pretty busy on a Monday afternoon, but in less than two weeks, owner "Casino Eighmey" expects the bar to be packed for SXSW, despite fears about the virus. "The people are going to come no matter what,"...
Facebook Pulls out of SXSW Due to Coronavirus Worries
Social networking giant Facebook has opted out of the SXSW over concerns about the spread of coronavirus. “Due to concerns related to coronavirus, our company and employees will not be participating in SXSW this year,” the company said Monday in a statement. Facebook had been scheduled to be represented by about a dozen speakers at
Coronavirus Update: Facebook And Twitter Withdraw From SXSW Conference Citing COVID-19 Concerns
Facebook announced that due to coronavirus outbreak, the company and its employees will not take part in SXSW 2020.
List: Companies pulling out of SXSW 2020 amid coronavirus concerns
The 2020 South by Southwest Festival is days away, and a few companies are not going to be in attendance. Major tech companies have pulled out of attending the festival that kicks off on March 13 as concerns surrounding coronavirus continue to grow. A petition calling for the cancellation of the two-week event has garnered more than 32,000 signatures so far. SXSW said it isn't changing its stance on canceling and has continued announcing new...
SXSW 2020 Cancellations: Amazon Studios Pulls Out Of Fest Over Coronavirus Concerns
EXCLUSIVE: At this evening hour, we’re hearing that Amazon Studios is pulling out of this year’s SXSW, ten days before the festival kicks off in Austin, TX on March 13. This includes al…
Amazon Studios cancels SXSW plans due to coronavirus concerns
The two screenings and panels planned for “Tales of the Loop” and “Upload,” in addition to a consumer marketing activation, have been canceled amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus.
Amazon and Facebook Both Pull Out of SXSW Over Coronavirus Fears
They aren't the first and they won't be the last.
Amazon drops out of SXSW due to coronavirus concerns
Following Twitter and Facebook, Amazon has become the latest high-profile company to drop out of South by Southwest (SXSW) 2020 due to coronavirus-related concerns. The company's Amazon Studios subsidiary and employees won't attend the annual music, technology and entertainment festival, according
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Concerns over the spread of the virus are starting to affect the entertainment industry.
Netflix Joins Growing SXSW 2020 Exodus Over Coronavirus Worries
Netflix has pulled out of South by Southwest 2020, an individual with knowledge of the matter tells TheWrap, joining the growing number of companies bolting the estival due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus.The streamer had planned to screen five films — the romantic comedy “Uncorked,” and
Netflix Cancels SXSW 2020 Screenings Panels Amid Coronavirus Fears (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix is the latest company to pull out of SXSW 2020, a source familiar with the situation tells Variety, canceling five film screenings and a panel for #BlackExcellence. Screenings of five films…
Apple reportedly pulls out of SXSW over coronavirus concerns
Apple had planned to screen three new Apple TV Plus originals at the festival.
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The cancellations come roughly two weeks before the start of the annual gathering.
Netflix Amazon Studios Apple and More Cancel SXSW Events Over Coronavirus Concerns
SXSW is scheduled to take place Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 22.
Netflix cancels SXSW screenings events amid coronavirus fears
SXSW is scheduled to take place Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 22.
Coronavirus Update: Netflix Apple Cancel SXSW 2020 Participation Screenings Due To Health Concerns
Netflix is the latest to cancel its participation, including a panel for #BlackExcellence and five film screenings due to coronavirus outbreak.
Netflix Joins Apple in Skipping SXSW Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Dozens of speakers from Facebook as well as Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had previously pulled out of the upcoming Austin-based event.
Netflix cancels SXSW screenings events amid coronavirus concerns
Netflix is canceling its South by Southwest screenings and events amid concerns about the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
It looks like Apple and Netflix have joined the long list of companies ditching SXSW over coronavirus fears
Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter have already dropped out of the annual interactive media and film event.