British singer-songwriter and author Ian Whitcomb, a long-time resident of Los Angeles, has died. He was 78. While studying in Dublin, he formed the band Bluesville, which released the single “This Sporting Life.” It reached number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100. 18 more words
via British Musician, Author Ian Whitcomb Dies at 78 — Variety
Disney has moved “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” to March 25, 2022, the latest release date delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. The studio had recently moved it to Nov. 26 more words
via ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel Pushed Back to March 2022 — Variety
Sony Pictures has pushed back its two untitled “Spider-Man” sequels for several months as Hollywood studios continue to revamp their release schedules due to the coronavirus pandemic. 35 more words
via ‘Spider-Man’ Sequels Pushed Back Amid Sony Release Schedule Shuffle — Variety
In today’s TV News Roundup, Netflix released the trailer for Season 2 of “Dead to Me,” and Global Citizen announced a “Friday Night Lights” cast reunion to benefit the World Health Organization. 28 more words
via TV News Roundup: Netflix Debuts Trailer for ‘Dead to Me’ Season 2 (Watch) — Variety
Under pressure from a federal judge, the prosecutors in the Lori Loughlin case offered an explanation on Friday for notes from the key witness, in which he asserted that agents were pressuring him to lie. 22 more words
via Lori Loughlin Prosecutors Offer Explanation of Key Witness’ Notes — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, Blue Bug Entertainment makes a 15-title slate deal, production on “Tom, Dick and Harry: The Christmas Movie” is halted and Women in Media and Impact24 PR are staging a series of behind-the-scenes panels. 20 more words
via Film News Roundup: Animator Blue Bug Teaming on 15-Movie Slate With American Content — Variety
Nickelodeon has announced Victoria Justice will host the “Kids Choice Awards” on Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The newly titled and virtually produced show, “Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards 2020: Celebrate Together,” was originally set to air on March 22, but was rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. 8 more words
via Victoria Justice Set to Host Nickelodeon’s Virtual ‘Kids Choice Awards’ — Variety
One lucky fan of “The Office” will be able to virtually hang out with the Dunder Mifflin crew. Several cast members have partnered with the fundraising organization Omaze for an online coffee date for charity. 22 more words
via ‘The Office’ Cast Offers Virtual Hangout for Charity — Variety
Movie theaters face an uncertain path ahead, but there’s a growing consensus that the theatrical distribution landscape will be forever changed once it’s safe for people to go to cinemas again. 27 more words
via Coronavirus Fallout May Redefine the Types of Movies That Play in Theaters — Variety
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, 50% of Americans who identify as conservative say they think “things will return to normal” within three months, according to a new survey. 31 more words
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