Netflix Joins Apple in Skipping SXSW Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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Netflix has joined other major technology and entertainment companies in canceling SXSW plans amid coronavirus concerns.

Netflix is joining other major technology and entertainment companies in canceling its plans for SXSW amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus,The streamer had planned to screen five films at the festival, including L.A. Originals, and had a panel scheduled March 15 where Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones would discuss the seriesNetflix's decision to skip the event, which is scheduled to take place March 13-22 in Austin, follows a similar move by Apple on Wednesday afternoon.

The tech giant's video group has also cancelled its activities at the event, sources close to the company tell, foregoing several premieres that were scheduled for the event, including the Spike Jonze feature

 

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