AMC says it’s banning Universal films from its theaters partially due to the latter’s interest in expanding VOD releases. I also look at how VOD is cheaper than going to a theater.
Tag: coronavirus
Diamond plans to resume shipping comics on May 20
Diamond plans to start distributing comics to local comic shops again on May 20, 2020. Will there be any lasting changes to the direct market from the pandemic?
Bookshop.org picks up steam during the pandemic
Bookshop.org is an online bookstore that primarily caters to independent bookstores, as an alternative to Amazon.
Streaming services adjust to pandemic
Streaming video services are adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic in several ways, meant to appeal to customers observing “stay at home” orders.
Diamond to cease shipments of new comics starting April 1 due to coronavirus pandemic
Diamond has announced they’re suspending shipment of new comics and other materials starting April 1, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Alternatives to visiting movie theaters, libraries, and comic book shops
I look at some alternatives to visiting movie theaters, bookstores, and comic shops for the current era of “social distancing” due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Frozen II,” “Birds of Prey,” other films coming to home video early
With the coronavirus pandemic discouraging movie theater attendance, Hollywood’s trying something new: releasing current and recent films to home video early.
Coronavirus media impact update: WonderCon postponed, all major North American sports cancelled
The coronavirus pandemic continues, affecting the sports, comics, and technology worlds.
Coronavirus and its impact on Seattle (and Emerald City Comic Con)
My thoughts so far on the local impact of the coronavirus outbreak, plus Emerald City Comic Con being postponed.
