Merge 104.8 | 01 June 2020
It could be good news for movie fans. The Batman and Fantastic Beasts 3 are officially allowed to resume production in the U.K. Back in March, because of the pandemic, filming of most movie and TV productions were shut down. The U.K. government and health bodies have officially signed off on new coronavirus safety guidelines, but despite the news, Warner Bros. are keeping keep both productions on hold in the interest of safety.
Microsoft is preventing a large number of devices from updating to the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. They released the update last week, but Microsoft has quietly admitted that there are a number of known issues preventing the update from being installed. So if you’ve been checking Windows Update for the May 2020 Update and not seeing anything, then it’s likely that your device is being blocked from updating for the time being.
Elton John has reportedly has taken a significant $75 million hit after the coronavirus forced him to cancel his farewell tour. Also, he’s unlikely to receive any insurance payout for the losses. The cancellation of the tour has also resulted in his long-serving band being laid off. A number of domestic staff at his home in Atlanta, Georgia have also been told they are no longer needed. The tour was supposed to make over £60 million this year, but that revenue has literally disappeared overnight.