OPINION: Disney’s “Mulan” cash grab will end up KILLING the entire industry if it is allowed to succeed

Yesterday, after months of trying to salvage the theatrical experience for everyone, the bigwigs at Disney decided to take a gamble, and announced that their planned summer blockbuster, the live action remake of “Mulan“, would make it’s debut on Disney+ in September. Well, that’s all well and good….EXCEPT… People already subscribing to the streaming service would have to pay up […]

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PODCAST: Subject:CINEMA Update – April 20 2020

Subject:CINEMA Update – April 20 2020 ON THIS EPISODE: This special mini-episode with TC updates all that PNRNetworks and SC have been up to for the past month, and what’s coming soon! SHOW NOTES: For full info on COVID-19 and up to date coverage of where it’s happening check out the following: US Center For Disease Control https://www.cdc.gov/ World Heath […]

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Eurovision launches streaming “Home Concerts” series

The Eurovision Song Contest has launched a new “Home Concerts” series, where artists past and present from the ESC perform for a worldwide viewing audience from their homes, hence the title. Appearing in the first episode: Rassmussen, Norway 2018 Slavko Kalezić, Montenegro 2017 Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Ireland 2018 Tamara Todevska, North Macedonia 2019 The new “Eurovision Home Concerts” series will debut […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE: ARRRRGH! EBU officially drops the ax on Eurovision 2020

ARRRGGH! Damn you Coronavirus! You’ve just ruined a perfect 64 year record! The European Broadcast Union announced this morning that the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest has been cancelled – the first such cancellation in it’s history. Here’s the official statement: It is with deep regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam. […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Showcase/National Amusements becomes first major chain to shutter theatres nationwide

From the email blast: Today we are proactively pausing moviegoing in theaters in North America. All cinemas will close by 8 p.m. ET today, with operations expected to resume by April 7. All tickets purchased in advance for future shows will be refunded and all Showcase Subscribe membership accounts will be placed on hold. Throughout the Coronavirus outbreak, our staff […]

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Major League Wrestling postpones all live events

Major League Wrestling has become the first of the newer, fast-rising pro wrestling companies to announce a full shutdown as COVID-19 continues its rapid spread across the US. The company released the following statement Sunday evening: Major League Wrestling temporarily suspends promoting live events for 45 days due to pandemic •MLW live event hiatus to last at least 45 days •MLW programming to […]

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Subject:CINEMA needs YOUR INPUT on COVID-19 and what’s happening in your area!

eCinemaOne and PNRNetworks are keeping a close eye on the effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the entertainment industry. But we also need to hear from YOU!  This Sunday, Subject:CINEMA plans a second special on the virus and how it’s affecting the industry, and we’re looking for reports on local areas and how their moviegoing habits have been affected by the […]

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COVID-19 Update: Tribeca Film Festival postpones indefinitely

Tribeca Film Festival has become the latest casualty of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, announcing this afternoon they are postponing indefinitely.  For info on the massive Boston spring festival season, check out eCinemaBoston.com for all the updates – a number of event casualties have hit our area as well. Here’s the full statement from Tribeca: A Statement from Tribeca We founded […]

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