LOS ANGELES – The coronavirus has led to the cancellation of yet another industry staple this year: a summer gathering that brings together TV critics and the makers of upcoming programs.
The Television Critics Association said Friday that the event won't be held, citing the “current state” of TV production. Widespread measures aimed at limiting the virus's spread have shut down tapings and brought much of Hollywood to a standstill.
The organization's board and TV networks that planned to take part in the critics' event are exploring “virtual alternatives” to the Q&A panels that make up the summer and winter meetings held annually in Southern California.