U.K. broadcaster ITV has decided to postpone filming on the next season of popular talent competition “Britain’s Got Talent” while the U.K. is under coronavirus lockdown.
“The filming for the 15th series of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ has been postponed from its proposed record dates in late January,” an ITV spokesperson said. “With the announcement of the latest government health guidelines and with our priority of safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved in our programs we, together with the production teams at Thames and Syco, have taken the decision to move the record and broadcast of the forthcoming series.”
“We will confirm revised dates in due course,” the spokesperson added.
The U.K. is under its third coronavirus-imposed lockdown currently. While film and television productions are allowed to continue under stringent Covid-safe protocols, “Britain’s Got Talent” presents unique logistics challenges as hundreds of people are involved in the making of the audition shows,...
“The filming for the 15th series of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ has been postponed from its proposed record dates in late January,” an ITV spokesperson said. “With the announcement of the latest government health guidelines and with our priority of safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved in our programs we, together with the production teams at Thames and Syco, have taken the decision to move the record and broadcast of the forthcoming series.”
“We will confirm revised dates in due course,” the spokesperson added.
The U.K. is under its third coronavirus-imposed lockdown currently. While film and television productions are allowed to continue under stringent Covid-safe protocols, “Britain’s Got Talent” presents unique logistics challenges as hundreds of people are involved in the making of the audition shows,...
- 1/7/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Production on a “Britain’s Got Talent” Christmas special was paused on Tuesday after at least three crew members tested positive for coronavirus, Variety has confirmed.
“As a result of a positive Covid-19 result received yesterday we have implemented our protocols and a number of crew members are self-isolating at home,” a “Britain’s Got Talent” spokesperson told Variety. “As a result, we are unable to continue filming our ‘Bgt’ Christmas Special today and have taken the decision to postpone. The safety of all those involved in the show is our number one priority and we follow extensive Covid-19-related procedures to adhere to all government guidelines.”
The news was first reported by U.K. tabloid The Sun.
The one-off special, which is produced by Fremantle and Syco Entertainment, was halted before cameras rolled at London’s LH2 studios. The crew were informed not to arrive on set on Monday evening.
“As a result of a positive Covid-19 result received yesterday we have implemented our protocols and a number of crew members are self-isolating at home,” a “Britain’s Got Talent” spokesperson told Variety. “As a result, we are unable to continue filming our ‘Bgt’ Christmas Special today and have taken the decision to postpone. The safety of all those involved in the show is our number one priority and we follow extensive Covid-19-related procedures to adhere to all government guidelines.”
The news was first reported by U.K. tabloid The Sun.
The one-off special, which is produced by Fremantle and Syco Entertainment, was halted before cameras rolled at London’s LH2 studios. The crew were informed not to arrive on set on Monday evening.
- 10/13/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Syco Entertainment and Fremantle have halted plans to shoot a Britain’s Got Talent Christmas special for ITV after three members of the crew tested positive for coronavirus, Deadline can reveal.
The one-off spectacular was due to film at LH2 Studios in London on Tuesday, but cast and crew were told last night that the shoot will not go ahead. It is now unlikely the special will get made, although sources said it is not impossible that the show could be remounted.
A Britain’s Got Talent spokeswoman said: “As a result of a positive Covid-19 result received yesterday we have implemented our protocols and a number of crew members are self-isolating at home.
“As a result, we are unable to continue filming our Bgt Christmas Special today and have taken the decision to postpone. The safety of all those involved in the show is our number one priority and...
The one-off spectacular was due to film at LH2 Studios in London on Tuesday, but cast and crew were told last night that the shoot will not go ahead. It is now unlikely the special will get made, although sources said it is not impossible that the show could be remounted.
A Britain’s Got Talent spokeswoman said: “As a result of a positive Covid-19 result received yesterday we have implemented our protocols and a number of crew members are self-isolating at home.
“As a result, we are unable to continue filming our Bgt Christmas Special today and have taken the decision to postpone. The safety of all those involved in the show is our number one priority and...
- 10/13/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The finale of “Britain’s Got Talent” will feature performances from the combined companies of “Les Misérables – The Staged Concert,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Mary Poppins,” presented by renowned theater producer Cameron Mackintosh.
Ant and Dec will host while Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Ashley Banjo will be on judge duty.
The popular ITV show, created by Simon Cowell, took place this year largely without his physical participation as he broke his back following a bike accident early into its season.
The Oct 10. finale will feature five finalists chosen by the judges, including stand-up comedian Nabil Abdulrashid; variety act Steve Royle; dancing duo Aaron and Jasmine; magician Magical Bones; and comedy singer and performer Jon Courtenay. Five more acts chosen by public vote will be revealed on the day, with all 10 acts pre-recording their performances the night before for safety reasons. The champion will get a £250,000 prize.
Ant and Dec will host while Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Ashley Banjo will be on judge duty.
The popular ITV show, created by Simon Cowell, took place this year largely without his physical participation as he broke his back following a bike accident early into its season.
The Oct 10. finale will feature five finalists chosen by the judges, including stand-up comedian Nabil Abdulrashid; variety act Steve Royle; dancing duo Aaron and Jasmine; magician Magical Bones; and comedy singer and performer Jon Courtenay. Five more acts chosen by public vote will be revealed on the day, with all 10 acts pre-recording their performances the night before for safety reasons. The champion will get a £250,000 prize.
- 10/7/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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