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Disney lost nearly $5 billion last quarter, but stock prices surged
HollywoodDisney reported losses of $4.7 billion last quarter in their latest earnings call. Still, investors saw promise in the company’s streaming revenue, as Disney’s stock rose 10%.
AMC’s deal with NBCUniversal could bring new movies to viewers’ homes in 17 days
HollywoodAMC struck a deal with NBCUniversal to allow the studio’s movies to come to video on-demand services 17 days after their theatrical releases.
Fox Sports debuts ‘virtual fans’ for MLB live broadcast
CoronavirusThe Washington Nationals are playing the New York Yankees on Thursday night — in an empty stadium.Fox Sports is using computer animation to add “virtual fans” to the broadcast.
Nick Cannon out at Viacom, keeps deal with Fox
HollywoodNick Cannon has apologized for anti-Semitic comments he recently made on his podcast.
NBC’s free streaming service Peacock hopes to cut through ‘subscription fatigue’
HollywoodNBC’s Peacock launches on July 15, and one way it hopes to stand apart from other streamers is price. A basic ad-supported version of the service will be free.
Walt Disney World in Florida set to reopen July 11, despite performers’ safety concerns
HollywoodAs Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the closures of bars, movie theaters and indoor restaurants in California, Disneyland in Anaheim has yet to announce a new reopening date.
Disneyland delays reopening, ‘Tenet’ and ‘Mulan’ may be postponed
HollywoodThe Walt Disney Company recently announced that Disneyland will not reopen next month as planned, even though Disney World will reopen starting July 11.
Academy postpones 2021 Oscars, will announce new diversity rules
HollywoodThis week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the Oscars ceremony will be postponed until April 2021, and the eligibility requirement for films has been extended…
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CoronavirusDesigners have come up with bedazzled coverings to printed logo masks. There’s also a latex face covering with a zipper over the mouth. These masks can cost hundreds of dollars each.
