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Major media companies and film distributors Warner Bros, Disney and Sony have stopped the release of new upcoming films in Russian cinemas, following the country\u2019s invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n
Upcoming movies such as The Batman from Warner Bros, Turning Red from Disney and Marvel film Morbius from Sony will not be released in Russia as planned.<\/p>\n
The Batman was set to be released in the country on Friday.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson told the BBC: \u201cIn light of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, WarnerMedia is pausing the release of its feature film \u2018The Batman\u2019 in Russia.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Walt Disney Company was more scathing with its statement announcing the delay of Pixar film, Turning Red.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson said: \u201cGiven the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, including the upcoming Turning Red from Pixar.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will make future business decisions based on the evolving situation. In the meantime, given the scale of the emerging refugee crisis, we are working with our NGO partners to provide urgent aid and other humanitarian assistance to refugees.\u201d<\/p>\n
Former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson and band Franz Ferdinand have pulled their tour dates in Russia.<\/p>\n
Tomlinson was due to play at Moscow\u2019s Crocus City Hall in July. He has also cancelled his Kyiv performance.<\/p>\n
Glasgow band Franz Ferdinand were due to play in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, but announced the cancellation on Twitter.<\/p>\n
\nWe are cancelling our Russian shows that are scheduled for this summer. The only reason for this is the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian state. 1\/4<\/p>\n
\u2014 Franz Ferdinand (@Franz_Ferdinand) March 1, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
In sport, Russian football clubs and national teams have been suspended from all FIFA and UEFA competitions.<\/p>\n
The world and European football governing bodies made the announcement yesterday (Monday) after FIFA came under fire for not implementing an outright ban on Russia competing in its tournaments.<\/p>\n
FIFA had instead prevented Russia from playing at home and had taken away its right to play under the Russian flag, suggesting the team competed under the \u2018Football Union of Russia\u2019 (RFU).<\/p>\n
UEFA has also ended its partnership with Russian energy company Gazprom with immediate effect.<\/p>\n