Tag: Covid-19
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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…
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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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‘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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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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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…
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How to Watch the ‘One World: Together at Home’ Concert
The Lady Gaga-curated benefit concert ‘One World: Together at Home’ is coming up this Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. The live event is packed with a line up of musical stars and celebrities including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Fallon, and Victoria Beckham, just to name a few. The event has already raised more than…