increase in coronavirus cases, but president trump insists the country is fighting back. a major easing of the coronavirus lockdown comes into effect in england — with pubs, restaurants, hotels, and cinemas all able to re—open. 200,000 people are back in lockdown in part of spain's catalonia region — after a spike in coronavirus infections there. many of the uk's theme parks and resorts reopened on saturday — with significantly reduced capacity and social distancing measures in place. chessington world of adventures in surrey was one of them — our correspondent katie prescott was there. a lot of things have changed about chessington. there are social distancing marks on the floor, hand sanitising stations everywhere, and the staff i wearing face masks. and the staff are wearing face masks.

but some things, like the queues, have not. if you want to go on one of these iconic rides you will have to wait about 60—90 minutes to do so because they have reduced the number of people allowed on and they have to be cleaned in between in the intervals. despite that, people are delighted to be out and about. it is actually my 40th birthday. what has the experience been like? we have had a good time so far. it is a bit strange. it is a bit surreal being out and about, but we have had a good time, haven't we? it is liam's best friend's tenth birthday and they have gone on all the big rides, but he doesn't like them, so we have come on this instead. has it been fun? has it been what you expected? yes, it has been really good. it has been a bit difficult with the children a couple of times with the cleaning and things like that, but they are patient. it is really good.

all the rides have been closed, but it ain't been a good day. i have been on three rides since ten. a lot of time you are waiting in the queue. we are not used to the small amount of people, it is like having the place to ourselves. to see this, it's like it's pretty empty. normally it is pretty busy. i think it is good they have hand sanitisers wherever you go. before you go on a ride, before you get off awry, i feel so clean. it is coming up to closing time and they have had about a quarter of the number of visitors they would normally have on a summer's day, which is what they expected. they will be keeping a really close eye on visitor numbers over the coming months because it has been a very expensive period for the company,

not least because they own a zoo. while they have been able to close the theme park, they have had to pay for the zoo's upkeep, so it is a crucial day for chessington and the leisure industry as we are waiting to see how people behave this weekend and whether they are really willing to come out and spend money. now on bbc news... in a special edition talking movies reports on the impact of the pandemic on cinema and the recent widespread protests over racism in the wake of the death of george floyd. hello from new york. i'm tom brook. in today's programme,

a special edition of talking movies, we'll look at the past few weeks. in massive protests over racism may shape the future of cinema. how massive process over racism may shake the future of cinema. let's start with film production, which came to a halt earlier this year in china. and then much of the west as the pandemic arrived. but the cameras are beginning to roll once again. next week in the uk, jurassic park dominion will become one of the first major studio films to resume production. for the cast and crew, returning to the set where they will find the world quite unlike anything they have seen before. to get some idea of what film production in the age of coronavirus will actually look like, this studio in iceland is a pioneering model.

we made a deal to be present... we clean and sanitised every hour. i came up with this colour space. if you're a yellow armband, you could be in the yellow area. we can control the shooting pretty well that way. there are lots of issues to be considered as film production resumes. reaching an agreement over safety. new solutions have to be found. this director planned to shoot love scenes in an age of social distancing. myjoke is to have sex

scenes featuring gloves, masks and disinfectant. i'll see what happens closer to the shoot, because i feel that if there is going to be anxiety on the part of actors, we won't know that until we have the shoot dates and are about to shoot. what we've done is, stayed in touch with every actor individually and all of their age and's managers, keep them in line with the covid—i9 protocols. because of actor's concerns of working in close proximity over the pandemic, there is great interest in state—of—the—art technology... which can make it appear as though two actors are right next to each other totally seamlessly when they are being shot in different physical locations. i think that is something that will be developed over the next year. several of these led light stages are getting constructed. if we wanted to practice extreme social distancing, where literally each actor an individual can be

on their onstage with no one anywhere near them, then we could connect digitally to run the same scene. as we get past the pandemic, this could be a good way because it is faster, and we can get good results. the pandemic is clearly bringing major change in hollywood, notjust in work practices put in the kind of films the industry will be making. i do think there will be a lot of ingenuity around how to tell stories, whether using special effects. we will see a lot of creative solutions. now we have gone through this, we'll have to deal with this. if there is a second way, i think we can ride through that,

in this country at least. hopefully other places will learn and do that as well. i think that is what we need today. in my mind it is to keep on going safely. for everyone involved in the prodcution, these are nerve—racking times. whether a film set can be made truly safe remain major concerns. clearly in hollywood it is not business as usual and it won't be for some time. the protests over racism that emerged around the world in the wake of the death of george floyd reverberated far and wide. they appear to have shaken up the film industry. there is now quite a bit of debate over what films should get made, what should be celebrated and what film—makers should be supported. this report has looked at how the film industry may be different in the future. as confederate flags and monuments of slave traders and holders

come down around the world, there are new paradigms rising up. hollywood is facing pressure to truly increase opportunities for black film—makers. go back where he told you. i'm not playing. while many films about black people centre on injustice and grief, this editor wants to see storytelling expand beyond black drama. i would love to see stories about black people just living, instead of them getting arrested by cops, less stories about cops and going to jail and more stories about them just living and being successful. he believes true progress will be made when black stories are wide—ranging, but also the people telling them are. it's notjust men, it is women,

trans, gay, it is a full spectrum. the protests have led to knew developments. this district has been renamed to black lives matter boulevard, but in order for changes proposed by the film industry to go beyond the cosmetic and into lasting changes, people have to be willing to commit to being antiracist. get a look at your own companies, it is not enough to hire a black assistant. you have to realise you can't just make movies that you've been making before. you have to realise, i need to carve out a piece of this slate for black and brown stories. if that happens, that will be real

change. real change will require having black people at every part of the film—making process. black critic should also have a seat at the proverbial table. you'll notice lots of white people are commenting on black creative work. what happens is their own perspectives opinions, their own thoughts end up becoming the main thing. what they say ends up becoming what everybody assumes about the movie or what they think. ultimately this moment of racial reckoning shows us the lmimitations of one dominant voice. elaine says to create films that reflect society, hollywood can no longer take black dollars without accepting black input. we buy more tickets, we spend more money, we need to see more content that

speaks to us. the other thing is, you know, there is a lot of black stories that white people want to tell. right? which is fair. artists can talk about anything. but if you are going to do that, you better make sure that people behind the scenes are black. it's just so important. since the beginning of the film industry, seismic global events have had a huge impact on cinema. they have inspired film—makers to tell new stories and explore new genres. how will the coronavirus pandemic change cinema in the future? from dubai, the bbc has been finding out. with more than half a million lives lost in the global economy severely hampered, the covid—i9 pandemic has emerged as one of the biggest crises the world has ever witnessed. the virus has also taken a toll on the movie industry, forcing production companies to put filming on hold until the movie releases.

and delay movie releases. but once the camera starts rolling again, will film—makers be tempted to tail depressing stories relating to the pandemic on the bench andwas to the pandemic on the big screen? we've seen lots of uplifting inspirational stories about people who survived the plague... ideas of thriving societies and neighbours helping each other out. we'll get some extremely critical films about the trump administration. and what is seen by many as its catastrophic mishandling. the coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented challenge, but history tells us the movie industry has gone through several difficult cases. from wars and recessions to terror attacks and social upheavals. they all have encourage film—makers to explore new ideas. they all have encouraged film—makers to explore new ideas. some have gone on to become great

movies that had a long—term impact on the film industry. sit up and hold onto this. the great depression in the 1920s was the worst economic recession in the last century. more people went to the cinema then any other time in history. during the 30s, american movies like iama during the 30s, american movies like i am a fugitive from a chain again, reflecting a new wave of social realism, matching the grimness of the times were hugely popular at the box office. the perception that the audience during the depression went to the cinema to be distracted during the period was not entirely accurate. 0r becamea 0r became a popular genre. with movies like frankenstein and doctor jekyu movies like frankenstein and doctor jekyll and mr hyde. —— horror became a popular genre. frankenstein reflected the reality of those coming back from the war trying to integrate. the realities of the great depression, the war,

shape even films that seem as far removed from reality as 42nd st or frankenstein. in the 40s the economy was booming but the whole world was still devastated from ww2. war movies became a staple of the cinema. the government was, not necessarily mandating, but enabling hollywood propaganda films that went on, and through 1945, not only major hollywood propaganda films being made, but you had actors and actresses who were extremely well known acting in these films. american and global events continue to inspire breakthrough movies across the 20th century.

another recession in the 70s gave birth to movies like the godfather and taxi driver that redefined the anti hero and hollywood films. it also gave rise to sci—fi thrillers that gave the audience a roller—coasterjourney away from the real world. 0bservors feel the pandemic will give directors a chance for something new. what will happen to the reenergized course in the industry particularly in relation to increasing diversity? 0ne hollywood institution appears to be taking this matter quite seriously. the academy of motion picture arts and sciences the

organisation which hands out the 0scars every year. the academy hasn't always embraced inclusivity. we are blind to what we we re inclusivity. we are blind to what we were doing. we were not inclusive. but now the academy is lifeblood is to see that artists around the world are included, all colours shapes and sizes, the work. i think that permeates our time today thinking this. it is about time. but there have been calls to boost diversity for decades. it culminated in 2015 with the bro hash—tag 0scars away. now the organisation to hands out the oscars says it will introduce new rules and the task force to tackle hollywood's inclusion

problem. the film academy has continued with his pledge to diversify. this week it invited a new members. 36% of people of colour while 45% of women. but the academy is still predominantly white and male. some fear the attention paid to diversity could result in the suffering of other aspects of film. for sure it is a good thing that you try to support groups of that have been neglected historically but we have in the meantime to be very careful about that. if you start neglecting quality on behalf of diversity and politics this will harm both the cause, supported minorities but also minorities themselves. you need actually to support more behind—the—scenes that you give education and opportunities

for them to practice and to over the limit develop their talents. with the black lives matter protest on going from a discussion of the run diversity in hollywood are more amplified than ever. i kind of idealized version of what hollywood could be as been reimagined in the recent television series. it is by ryan murphy the prolific rate of behind top of that which shows like glee in american horror story. but it does the show put the spotlight 01’ it does the show put the spotlight or distract from issues that are still alive and well in the present day? i want to take this the way of hollywood and given a rewrite. the characters are fictionalized version of the red light minority movie stars. like the first woman of colour to an officer, hattie mcdaniel. i was first chinese—american movie star, and may wong. and rockets and come with the closeted leading man. they show attem pts closeted leading man. they show atte m pts to closeted leading man. they show attempts to put the wrongs of the pass right in postwar tinseltown but not all critics have been impressed with the hollywood tv series. part of the issue that i had with the

show was the fact that so much of a fa ntasy show was the fact that so much of a fantasy hinges on this assumption. ella takes is like a couple of good people empowered for things to take steadily take change astronomically and with a domino effect and if you look at history that is just and with a domino effect and if you look at history that isjust not and with a domino effect and if you look at history that is just not the way things actually happen. at the same time to see black characters be elevated and have happy endings i think is reallyjust fun to see. while the tv show hollywood ascends into a woke utopia, what sentiments outsiders a happy ending that is in real life, hollywood there are many approaches to change an opinion remains divided. most people would agree that this is a pivotal moment. but it needs to be handled carefully. i was fighting the fight but now it is time to fight ours. which of luck than in the emotion of the black lives matter protest

appeared to have intensified cultural debate over what is a cce pta ble cultural debate over what is acceptable in world cinema. muh jones reports on where they're going forward cinema will be tolerant of it storytellers personalised and political opinions. —— emma jones. michael moore has a history of asking provoking question. here's my first question. do you think it is a little dangerous hanging guns in a bank? minutes of a humans his new documentary argues green energy is not the answer to the climate crisis. released in april, it is 8 million views plus on youtube. your film did because of fence particularly within the environmental movement. are you prepared for that reaction?|j environmental movement. are you prepared for that reaction? i didn't expect the rapidity which with the call for censorship came a lot of things we should be fighting right 110w things we should be fighting right now for the environment, racism, sexism, all of the hate that is arising in our culture and get we have to be careful. if we are not free to debate things, we will fail.

there i have always been cinematic provocateu rs there i have always been cinematic provocateurs come this movie and make art house films that shock. they have been those whose lives provoke people such as mel gibson, roman polanski or woody island. woody allen's latest film a rainy day in new york has its us relays cancelled. though atop the box office elsewhere this may. his memoirs are also initially scrapped with them due to sexual abuse allegations. he denies them and it's never been charged with the he talked about woody allen, it was very difficult for people to review his book. critics, very difficult for people to review his movies. it is like you are signing on with satan if he dared to say the woody allen movie is actually quite a good screwball comedy. there is also press speculation that the future of the fantastic b series is not secure. partly because of

controversy around authorjk rowling views on trains issues. it seems the effects of leica and the black lives matter protest on top of the me too movement have pushed the film industry and to scrutinising all of his values. now what we see as of the ideas and other opinions are being pushed there is a debate but actually what we see is the diversity of opinion and that can only be a good thing going forward because will create change and this idea that there is a morality police committed to an extension to. hollywood policing its beliefs does not sound particularly liberal. but activism has helped gay characters go from this stereotype...” activism has helped gay characters go from this stereotype... i really enjoy it will couple stress alike. two 0scar—winning moonlight, a coming—of—age story about a gay black man, a far more nuanced storytelling. trans actress lena bloom stars and port authority come a love story set in new york. she wa nts a love story set in new york. she wants the current spotlight to translate into more stories for her

detail. what we putjust a translate into more stories for her detail. what we put just a little nuance and there is something new into the storyline it changes the layers and the waves. having a trans woman be a blonde girl or having a trans woman to play cleopatra. for everybody to see at the same time, it can be a life—changing experience for a lot of people. we are done. the same pressure as part of a me too movement to give more woman and film a voice may have resulted in a story like st francis. it is written and started by kelly 0'sullivan. features abortion, which she has experience but not the dramatic point of the film. there is a lot of value to being able to bring your own experience in your own complicated nuance to experience to the forefront. so that people have an antidote to this very polarised sort of aggressive culture that we have on social media. but cinema is

thinking more of women and lgbtq+ frights as well as racial diversity. were almost certainly resulting in better stories. with the film industry now has to decide is who it allows to tell the stories come and what should or should not disqualify them. that brings our talking movies future of cinema special programme toa future of cinema special programme to a close. we hope you have enjoyed the show. remember you can reach us online at the talking movies and find us on on facebook and twitter. from me, tom pruh, and the rest of the production team, it is goodbye as we leave you with images of a film set in operation in the age of covid—19.

hello, the first—half of the weekend was grey and breezy for most of us. the second half, thoroughly windy, unusually so for the time of year. expecting gales and places through the day ahead. it should be a bit of sunshine but also some showers. this looks more autumnal than summer. lots of white lines you can see on the chart, isobars, with the wind is strong throughout the day. a frontal system bringing patchy cloud into the south east first then, which will clear quickly, and then a fair amount of sunshine.

some showers as well, some of those really heavy. particularly across parts of northern england, northern england and scotland. the odd flash of lightning, the rumble of thunder mixed in. you can expect the windiest weather of all across parts of ireland, scotland. maybe a stronger wind to the east of the pennines. disruption to travel for high sided vehicles. it will feel relatively cool. as we head through sunday night, you can see further showers in the forecast, particularly across the northern half of the uk. stays fairly windy. i think the winds will ease a little as we head into the first part of monday. going to be a slightly cooler, fresher night. temperatures getting down into single figures in a few spots. on monday, low pressure sliding away towards scandinavia. high pressure starting to build in from the south—west, between the two, still fairly brisk winds across the country. these winds coming down from the north—west.

that is never going to be a particularly warm wind direction. as you can see, not as many showers through the day on monday. a fair amount of dry weather and some spells of sunshine. as temperatures, 16—20 celsius, just a touch below what we might expect at this point injuly. tuesday, a dry day for most. patchy rain in the far north of scotland, otherwise a fair amount of dry weather but it looks like more rain will work in from the west as we head towards the afternoon and evening. as temperatures again on the low side, 14—21dc. through the middle part of the week, wednesday into thursday, some further outbreaks of rain at times. those temperatures just a bit below par.

this is bbc news. i'm lewis vaughan jones. our top stories: independence day in the us is overshadowed by another big increase in coronavirus cases and president trump defends the nations past heroes. we will not throw away our heroes, we will honour them and we will prove worthy. of their sacrifice. 200,000 people are back in lockdown in part of spain's catalonia region after a spike in coronavirus infections there. a major easing of the coronavirus lockdown is in effect in england with pubs, restaurants and hotels able to reopen. also coming up: the national gallery will be the first major museum in the uk to reopen its doors next week and it