Tag: Coronavirus
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The Obamas, Oprah Winfrey set to Headline Big 2020 Virtual Commencement Events
If the graduating classes of 2020 were feeling a bit slighted due to the cancellation of traditional commencement events, a few streaming giants are stepping in for the save. And they’re bringing some heavy hitters with them. According to Deadline, President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey will each headline virtual commencement events on…
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ESPN Will Extend Classic Monday Night Football Games Schedule Until June 1
ESPN and the NFL have extended their weekly re-airing of classic games on Monday Nights through June 1, 2020. The network has been re-airing iconic games from the last 15 years to fill the voids on Monday nights at 8 PM ET ever since live sporting events have been canceled. This Monday, tune in to…
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Travel the World from Your Couch: 8 Travel Shows to Stream
It’s likely you’ve had some travel plans canceled in the wake of all this social distancing. If you’re feeling a little shut-in, cure your cabin fever with these 10 shows that let you experience different parts of the world all without leaving your home. If you like travel, discovering lots of new foods, land taking…
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Has Coronavirus Changed the Movie Watching Experience for Good?
When coronavirus led to stay at home orders, theaters closed and movie studios were forced to shift strategies. Some opted to push back premiere dates, while others took a chance on breaking the traditional theatrical window and going straight to streaming. NBCUniversal announced in March that it would be skipping the theatrical window and taking…
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How to Watch the ‘Parks and Rec’ Reunion Tonight
A Parks and Rec reunion is finally here. In the episode, Leslie Knope keeps the Parks and Rec department connected during the quarantine, with help from Zoom. “I’ve been practicing social distancing since I was 4 years old,” Ron Swanson says, in a teaser clip, shown below. Tune in tonight to see how the rest of…
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FCC Eases Lifeline Eligibility Rules for Internet, Voice Service Discounts
The Federal Communications Commission announced a temporary waiver aimed at making it easier for low-income families to apply for discounts on internet and voice services through the Lifeline program. The change means consumers don’t have to provide three consecutive months of income records to apply. “COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our economy,” FCC…
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Oscars Rules Tweaked to Allow Films Without Theater Runs
With the coronavirus pandemic affecting movie production, release plans, and more, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced temporary rule changes for the 93rd Academy Awards. Among the biggest changes is a hold on the standard requirement that a film be shown in a Los Angeles County theater for at least a…
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Comcast Extends Coronavirus Policies to June 30 as Original End Date Nears
Following Verizon’s announcement earlier today, Comcast is also opting to extend its suite of coronavirus response policies to the end of June. The two companies are among those taking part in the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, which calls on companies to enact specific policies to aid customers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.…
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Verizon Extends Fee Waivers, No-Termination Pledge to June 30
In what will almost certainly be one of several similar announcements over the next few days, Verizon has announced it will extend late-fee waivers and its promises not to terminate service due to coronavirus impacts out to June 30th. The company was among hundreds of broadband providers and telcos to sign on to the Federal…
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YouTube to Host 10-Day Digital Film Festival
With many 2020 Film Festivals around the globe either cancelled, postponed or still up in the air, YouTube is hosting 10-day digital Film Festival fundraiser with 20 film partners. Cannes, Sundance, Venice and more will all take part in this event to salvage the 2020 Film Festival season and raise funds for COVID-19 relief. The…