Tag: Coronavirus
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The Met Opera is Offering Access to Performances You Can Stream for Free
The Met may be closed but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy opera from the comfort of your own couch. After canceling all of its upcoming performances through the end of March over coronavirus outbreaks, The Metropolitan Opera in New York is “Nightly Met Opera Streams,” on its website, a series of Live in HD…
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ESPN Exploring Ways to Rebroadcast Classic Games to Help Fill Live Sports Void
When a huge portion of your daily programming is focused on broadcasting live sports and there are suddenly few live sports to broadcast, you need to get creative. And with college basketball, the NBA, the NHL, Major League Baseball and more changing plans in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, many have wondered if rebroadcasting…
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CenturyLink Outlines its Coronavirus Response
CenturyLink was one of several broadband providers and telcos to sign on to the Federal Communication Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge last week, and the company’s updated its site with a resource page detailing its response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic so far. Of note, and in line with the text of the FCC’s pledge,…
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Movie Theaters Including AMC Theaters Announce They’re Closing For Up To 3 Months
Beginning today, AMC theaters announced they will be shutting their doors for the next six to 12 weeks to combat the spread of coronavirus. This includes all 634 locations in the U.S. and Canada and is effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020. “We are ever so disappointed for our moviegoing guests and for our employee teams…
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Hulu Takes a Break From Production of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Over Coronavirus
Production on season 4 of Hulu’s Emmy award-winning original The Handmaid’s Tale has come to a halt due to concerns over the coronavirus. The show is just one of the many casualties Hulu is facing due to the global pandemic. Elisabeth Moss, who was set to star in and make her directing debut with season 4 of…
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Mediacom’s Response to Coronavirus Outbreak Includes Faster Speeds, Free WiFi Access
Last week, cable provider Mediacom was among dozens of companies to sign on to the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, which sought to ensure service and access during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Now, the company has detailed some of the steps it’s taking in response, including faster speeds on its Connect2Compete program, extended…
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Staying Home Could Increase Media Usage By 60% Nielsen Says
Nielsen has released a report showing that when consumers stay at home during major events, media consumption can rise by 60%, with working from home driving an increase in viewership. “Be it snowstorms, hurricanes or a global pandemic, media users ramp up their media consumption to stay informed, kill time, find solace and stay in…
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Viasat Pledges to Keep Customers and Small Businesses Connected During Coronavirus
Late last week, many internet providers took the FCC’s pledge to maintain customer service during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, many companies are going beyond the basic guidelines of that agreement, taking additional measures to keep customers connected. Today, Viasat, a global communications company, announced that it will join others in taking the FCC pledge, along…
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Cox, DISH Put Contractual Dispute on Hold Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Cox Media Group announced it’s pressing pause on a contractual dispute with DISH during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement means DISH can keep carrying Cox stations in several markets around the country. “From the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, our CMG newsrooms across the country have been working around the clock to provide accurate…
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Netflix Pauses Production on ‘The Witcher’ Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Toss a coin to your Witcher, he may need it more than ever now that Netflix announced it’s taking a two-week hiatus from production on season 2. The Henry Cavill drama The Witcher which is shot at Arborfield Studios near London is the first major UK production to get the freeze in wake of the…