A June statistical report places global box office revenue losses at $10 billion for 2020, while demand for streaming services has spiked. (1) The global pandemic doesn’t just affect how film sets will be run, but the entire pre- and post-production process and the livelihoods of thousands. A global pandemic and the sudden dispersal of the entertainment industry’s workforce … [Read more...] about How Hollywood’s COVID-19 Production Shutdown Can Help Your Business
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SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces Computer Animation Festival Award Winners, Lineup for First-ever Virtual Screenings
SIGGRAPH 2020 announces the award winners and lineup of 28 short films, cinematics, scientific visualizations, breakdowns, and more set to appear in its first-ever virtual Computer Animation Festival Electronic Theater next month. Showcasing the latest in computer graphics, the Electronic Theater will premiere to ticketholders on Monday, 24 August at 4:30 p.m. PDT and … [Read more...] about SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces Computer Animation Festival Award Winners, Lineup for First-ever Virtual Screenings
How To Take Part In Comic-Con@Home July 22-26, 2020
San Diego Comic Convention (Comic-Con), the world's premier event of its kind, today announced details of its first-ever virtual event, Comic-Con@Home. For the first time in its 50-year history, Comic-Con organizers were forced to make the heartbreaking decision to cancel the annual celebration of comics and pop culture. Soon after the cancelation, they announced an online … [Read more...] about How To Take Part In Comic-Con@Home July 22-26, 2020
UK Duo Emma & Jolie Set to Take the Industry by Storm With Debut Single ‘I Don’t Need a Man’
UK pop-country duo Emma & Jolie have today announced the release of their debut single, I Don’t Need A Man. The duo comprised of Emma Walker and Jolie Harvey are set to release their debut single on the 10th July through Triple Fret Entertainment, having recorded the single with legendary producer Johnny Douglas (Tina Turner, George Michael, Take That…) The single is the … [Read more...] about UK Duo Emma & Jolie Set to Take the Industry by Storm With Debut Single ‘I Don’t Need a Man’
Karen Jonas Opts for a Nap Instead of the Dishes in New Song “Tuesday”
Karen Jonas has released the first single “Tuesday,” from her new album The Southwest Sky and Other Dreams. “Tuesday” is a song about day to day responsibilities, jealousy and feeling overwhelmed by it all. Karen spoke to DittyTV who premiered the song and video earlier this week saying: “I wrote Tuesday one day when I was feeling overwhelmed by my grown-up … [Read more...] about Karen Jonas Opts for a Nap Instead of the Dishes in New Song “Tuesday”
Electronic Arts Creates New Reality Competition Show, The Sims Spark’d, and Partners With Turner Sports to Televise Four-part Series Beginning July 17 on TBS
Electronic Arts Inc., in partnership with Turner Sports’ esports and gaming entertainment brand ELEAGUE and Buzzfeed Multiplayer, today announced a first-of-its-kind reality competition series centered on EA’s popular life simulation franchise, The Sims. Since its release in 2000, The Sims has been redefining what it means to be a gamer, allowing players to … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts Creates New Reality Competition Show, The Sims Spark’d, and Partners With Turner Sports to Televise Four-part Series Beginning July 17 on TBS
Osiris Media Launches Summer Series Featuring New Podcasts, Episodes, Merch and More
Osiris Media, the podcast network for music, is announcing a “Summer Tour,” launching this month. A lineup of new podcasts along with merchandise and other surprises are aimed at entertaining the fans who would otherwise be enjoying festivals and concerts this summer. Osiris' new merchandise line was created in collaboration so innovative designer Darryl Norsen. Norsen has … [Read more...] about Osiris Media Launches Summer Series Featuring New Podcasts, Episodes, Merch and More
BEYOND THE BLACK Releases New Single & Music Video for “Human”
Today, symphonic metal outfit BEYOND THE BLACK presents their new single, “Human”, off their new album, Hørizøns - out now via Napalm Records.“Human” features an almost daunting glimpse at the future, but also symbolizes the sophistication of another modern and equally gloomy melodic rock piece. Their new single is a flagship example of bittersweet yet strong melodies merging … [Read more...] about BEYOND THE BLACK Releases New Single & Music Video for “Human”
Cinemark Announces Phased Reopening of Theatres with Enhanced Cleaning and Sanitizing Protocols
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theatre companies, invites moviegoers across the U.S. to once again enjoy the deeply immersive cinematic experience as it announces the phased reopening of its theatres. Cinemark will kick off its four-phased reopening with select Dallas-area theatres beginning Friday, June 19, with the remaining … [Read more...] about Cinemark Announces Phased Reopening of Theatres with Enhanced Cleaning and Sanitizing Protocols
Moonbug Launches Kids’ Channel On Sky Kids
Moonbug, a global entertainment company that develops and distributes values-based content for kids, today announced the launch of the Moonbug channel on Sky Kids, part of Sky, Europe's leading media and entertainment company. Starting today, families in the UK and Ireland with Sky can access Moonbug's most popular kids' content, ad-free, through the new VOD channel, including … [Read more...] about Moonbug Launches Kids’ Channel On Sky Kids