Disney’s decision on Tuesday to pull the theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” is the latest — and biggest — sign that the most lucrative and successful film franchise in Hollywood history is also uniquely vulnerable to the coronavirus epidemic’s widespread effect on the entertainment economy. 12 more words
via Could Coronavirus Woes Take a Hammer to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe? — Variety
Fox Corp. said it will acquire Tubi, the ad-supported free streaming service, for $440 million in cash — a deal funded largely from Fox’s sale of its stake in Roku. 29 more words
via Fox Corp. to Acquire Tubi Free-Streaming Service for $440 Million, Sells Stake in Roku — Variety
NBA superstar Kevin Durant is among four Brooklyn Nets players to have tested positive for the coronavirus. The identities of the other three players are unknown. 36 more words
via Kevin Durant Among Four Brooklyn Nets Players to Test Positive for Coronavirus — Variety
In the wake of dozens of film and television productions abruptly shutting down amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, several organizations and high-profile showrunners — Greg Berlanti, Shonda Rhimes, David Benioff, Julie Plec, Damon Lindelof, Lisa Joy and Jonah Nolan — have come together to fund a relief effort for Hollywood’s support staffers, a low-paid group…
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti have ordered movie theaters in their respective cities to close in response to the coronavirus pandemic. 29 more words
via Movie Theaters in New York City, Los Angeles Ordered to Close Due to Coronavirus Concerns — Variety
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti have ordered movie theaters in their respective cities to close in response to the coronavirus pandemic. 29 more words
via Movie Theaters in New York City, Los Angeles Ordered to Close Due to Coronavirus Concerns — Variety
Captain America is sick and tired of Donald Trump. On Sunday afternoon, the president told Americans to “relax” during a press briefing with health officials, saying his administration had “tremendous control” of the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected over 3,000 people in the U.S. 15 more words
via Chris Evans Blasts Trump’s Response to Epidemic: ‘America Wants Leadership’ — Variety
Trading in U.S. equities markets was halted moments after the session began on Monday as a plunge in the S&P 500 index triggered a circuit breaker designed to slow another panicky selloff. 28 more words
via Stock Market Plummets Again as Businesses Close, Lockdowns Spread — Variety
Google sister company Verily on Sunday evening launched a pilot of an online tool to provide risk screening and testing for people at high risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). 29 more words
Google sister company Verily on Sunday evening launched a pilot of an online tool to provide risk screening and testing for people at high risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). 29 more words
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