Tag: Coronavirus

As The Pandemic Forces Theaters To Shut Down, Drive-In Theaters Find Their Time To Shine

[caption id="attachment_157237" align="alignnone" width="1088"] Madera Drive-In Madera, CA[/caption] Recently cinemas have had the task of having to compete with the emergence of streaming services. With Netflix, Apple TV+ and others putting out original films and

GameStop Staying Open Because They Are Stupid — I Mean ‘Essential Retail’

Is GameStop really “essential retail”? It is a shame to see so many businesses close down over the coronavirus situation. However, given the current circumstances, and what we know about the COVID-19 virus, it’s probably

Chinese Theaters Could Reopen By The End Of March

[caption id="attachment_156594" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash[/caption] Wow, this is interesting. I’ve grown so used to writing stories about something getting delayed or canceled that I’ve forgotten what it feels like to

Will Netflix And Other Streamers Have To Degrade Video Quality To Conserve Internet Bandwidth?

Captain’s log, Stardate 03-19-2020. The world is in complete disarray. Everyone has retreated into their homes, disappearing into worlds formed in front of them on a flat screen. And at their disposal is virtually every

Sony Joins Other Studios By Pushing Bloodshot To Home Release

In the past few days we have seen our nation as well as several other countries around the world halt regular activities and be suggested or forced to go into quarantine. No doubt that the

UPDATE: Free Comic Book Day 2020 Postponed

[caption id="attachment_157190" align="alignnone" width="1067"] Photo by Emmanuel Gomez @ Heroes Comics Fresno, CA[/caption] UPDATE (3/19/20): With things changing by the hour so do plans for certain events and promotions. This is the case with Free

Idris Elba Is The Latest Actor To Test Positive For COVID-19

The universe is once again striking us right in our entertainment-loving hearts. First, it was Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson testing positive for the Coronavirus COVID-19. Now, as that famous couple exits an Australian hospital,

WWE Cancels WrestleMania In Tampa. Show Will Be Aired From Their Performance Center With No Crowd

It has been called "the showcase of the immortals" and the "grandest stage of them all". WWE's WrestleMania is wrestling's most important show of the year. This is where story lines end and superstars' legacies

Superman: Red Son Review, Black Widow & More Trailers, And, Of Course… COVID-19 | Breaking Geek Radio: The Podcast

https://soundcloud.com/los-fanboys/superman-red-son-review-black-widow-and-of-course-covid-19-breaking-geek-radio-the-podcast Breaking Geek Radio: The Podcast is about analyzing geekdom and the things we like: an in-depth examination of movies, television, and culture. Expect reviews, a look at entertainment controversies, and other fun content! This

Positive Audience Reviews and Decent CinemaScore Can’t Save Bloodshot

It's always entertaining to speculate "What If" situations. In this case I pose the question regarding Sony's Bloodshot, which is based of the classic Valiant Entertainment character. What if it would have opened on February