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This image released by Universal Pictures shows Nathalie Emmanuel, left, and Vin Diesel in a scene from "F9." Universal Pictures announced that the “Fast and Furious” movie titled “F9” would not open May 22 as planned but in April next year due to the coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness. (Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures via AP)

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Nathalie Emmanuel, left, and Vin Diesel in a scene from "F9." Universal Pictures announced that the “Fast and Furious” movie titled “F9” would not open May 22 as planned but in April next year due to the coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness. (Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures via AP)

March 12, 2020

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Coronavirus brings entertainment world to a standstill
March 12, 2020 8:06 p.m.

Coronavirus brings entertainment world to a standstill

NEW YORK (AP) — The entertainment industry prepared Thursday for an unprecedented shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, canceling upcoming movies, suspending all Broadway performances and scuttling concert tours until it's safe to welcome crowds back.