Tag: Coronavirus
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Tubi Will Help You Discover What to Watch with a New Quarantine Playlist Feature
The free streaming service Tubi rolled out a new feature on its platform to customize a playlist for you based on how you’re choosing to quarantine. All you have to do is take Tubi’s Quarantine Quiz and it will generate a unique playlist for you depending on your perceived mood. Plus, if you share your…
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The ‘Parks & Rec’ Cast is Reuniting for a Special Fundraising Episode
The cast of Parks & Rec is reuniting for a special, scripted episode to raise money for Feeding America for those affected by COVID-19. The special episode will be shot from the cast member’s homes and air April 30 on NBC. All your favorite characters will join in with segments shot from home, including Amy Poehler, Rashida…
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Crackle Launched a Free Homeschool Channel
Today the free streaming service Crackle announced the launch of its new Homeschool Channel designed to help parents and caregivers who are now taking on the role of teacher. With schools shut down around the country, this new aid is meant to provide teaching tools focusing on students up to 8 years old. “What we…
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‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 is Already in Pre-Production
On Tuesday, Variety broke the exclusive story that Disney+ has already started production on season three of The Mandalorian. Sources say producers began writing scripts some time ago, and the art department at Lucasfilm began creating concepts for season 3 a few weeks ago now. “We’ve just started pre-production and are looking into further adventures for the…
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Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network Launch Date Delayed
Magnolia Network, Discovery Network’s collaboration with Chip and Joanna Gaines, announced it’s launch date has been delayed due to coronavirus related concerns. The former HGTV stars’ new network was originally slated to launch October 4, but that date has been postponed over production shutdowns. To ease the blow on their devout fans, the Fixer Upper couple announced…
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ATVA Urges Congress to Require Big Broadcasters Receiving Small Business Loans to Prevent Blackouts
Congress has been sending out loans to small businesses, providing them funding to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Through the small stations they own, some big broadcasters are eligible for those loans. Today, the American Television Alliance (ATVA) called on Congress to put a condition on those loans given to major broadcasters, saying that…
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Which Streaming Services Are Most Popular During Coronavirus?
Spring 2020 has been an unprecedented time for streaming to say the least. With most of America working from home and being stuck at home during downtime, streaming media consumption is at an all-time high. Since people are streaming more than ever, it’s a good time to take a look at just how they’re doing…
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The History Channel Launches its ‘History at Home’ Series
The History Channel is bringing a more hands-on experience right into your living room with its new History at Home digital series that will air three times a week. Tune in to new fun, educational lessons every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 11 AM ET on The History Channel’s website, YouTube and other social media…
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Spectrum Under Fire for Price Hikes During Coronavirus
While phone and internet providers are taking the FCC pledge to keep customers connected during the coronavirus pandemic, some Spectrum customers are finding that their monthly costs have increased. One US Representative has gone to the FCC to share complaints from his constituents. Rep. Anthony Brindisi, a Democrat from Utica asked federal regulators to stop…
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New Free ‘Broadway On Demand’ Streaming Service is Launching Next Month
Lately, there have been a lot of temporary options for theatre lovers popping up on the digital scene during the coronavirus pandemic. The Met offered live stream performances last month, and London’s National Theatre is streaming a free play every week through May. And now the new streaming service Broadway on Demand is hitting the…