LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix is canceling its South by Southwest screenings and events amid concerns about the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
A company spokesperson said Wednesday that the streamer is pulling out of the annual Austin-based festival, which kicks off next week.
The company had planned to screen the feature film “Uncorked” and four docuseries.
In addition to the screenings, Netflix is canceling a panel with Rashida Jones and Kenya Barris about the series #blackexcellence.
Apple and Amazon Studios are also canceling plans for South by Southwest, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Several other high-profile companies have said they will not participate in the festival, including Twitter, Facebook, Mashable, TikTok and Intel.
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