THE American Film Institute (AFI) is postponing its Life Achievement Award gala due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.

The annual ceremony, set to celebrate Julie Andrews this year, was scheduled for April 25 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. The gala will be rescheduled for a date in early summer.

“AFI’s decision to postpone the event is simply in response to the rapidly evolving nature of current events and our promise to ensure the well-being of the artists and audience that gather each year to celebrate America’s art form,” said AFI CEO and president, Bob Gazzale. “This move will allow our full attention to focus on the many gifts that Julie Andrews has given the world.”

Additional events that have been cancelled so far are SXSW and the Game Developer’s Conference; while the release date for the 25th James Bond film, “No Time to Die,” was delayed. (SD-Agencies)