(Cover) - EN Movies - Producers have cancelled this week's premiere of Anna Karenina as the largest storm ever predicted to hit the US approaches New York City.
The Oscar hopeful period drama starring Keira Knightley was due to make its debut in the Big Apple on Tuesday night.
Keira and director Joe Wright were both scheduled to attend.
But a weather system due to make landfall on Monday night has put the event on hold until further notice, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered a mandatory evacuation as Hurricane Sandy approaches.
Executives at Focus Features are reportedly working to reschedule.
All outdoor shooting permits have been suspended in New York City, affecting several other productions.
Television dramas including Blue Bloods, Elementary, Person of Interest, The Good Wife and The Carrie Diaries have been forced to stop filming.
Movie theatres also closed early on Sunday as public transportation shut down in the city, while several Broadway productions went dark.
Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia! and The Lion King were among those canceling shows until further notice.

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