As families reimagine Halloween traditions this year, hoopla digital, the category-creating digital service for public libraries, has curated a collection of spooky and fun content of all ages for at-home celebrations. hoopla digital's Halloween-themed movies, music, comics, eBooks, audiobooks, lesson plans and children's videos, along with hoopla's puzzles, read-a-longs, word … [Read more...] about hoopla Offers a Digital Content Trick-or-Treat for At-Home Halloween Celebrations
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Bad News for Movie Theater Industry: Moviegoers May Not Return After Pandemic
The Colling Media Snapshot Survey was conducted on October 19-20, 2020 and canvassed 550 adults 18+ from throughout the United States. The study's purpose was to determine to what extent the pandemic has changed attitudes and behaviors about patronizing movie theaters, subscribing to streaming video services and purchasing gaming consoles. Top findings of the … [Read more...] about Bad News for Movie Theater Industry: Moviegoers May Not Return After Pandemic
Unbeaten Welterweights Michael McKinson and Martin Harkin Face off LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Oct. 18
Unbeaten welterweights Michael McKinson and Martin Harkin will face off in a special edition of #MTKFightNight on Sunday, Oct. 18 from Production Park Studios in Wakefield, England.The McKinson-Harkin card streams live and exclusively on ESPN+ starting at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and it will close out a historic week of fight action on the ESPN family of networks, highlighted by … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Welterweights Michael McKinson and Martin Harkin Face off LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Oct. 18
Disney and Lucasfilm Announce “Mando Mondays” – A New Global Product Reveal Program in Celebration of “The Mandalorian”
Fans of the Disney+ original series “The Mandalorian” just received a new reason to look forward to Mondays. Disney and Lucasfilm today announced Mando Mondays, an all-new global consumer products, games and publishing program, kicking off on October 26, that will debut goods inspired by the series. After premiering last fall and quickly taking the world by storm, “The … [Read more...] about Disney and Lucasfilm Announce “Mando Mondays” – A New Global Product Reveal Program in Celebration of “The Mandalorian”
Go Behind the Year’s Biggest Visual Effects Productions During SIGGRAPH 2020 With ‘Making Of’ Sessions and Talks
The SIGGRAPH 2020 Production Sessions and Talks programs boast an impressive lineup of more than 20 behind-the-scenes looks at the “making of” the year’s most high-profile productions in film, television, and advertising. Hear from the best minds in visual effects (VFX) through on-demand and live virtual sessions during the first-ever online event in the … [Read more...] about Go Behind the Year’s Biggest Visual Effects Productions During SIGGRAPH 2020 With ‘Making Of’ Sessions and Talks
Tiger Woods, USTA, Disney and Leading Philanthropists Pledge $50 Million Toward Massive Youth Complex Focused on Education Equity and Sports Access in Los Angeles
Tiger Woods’ TGR Foundation, the United States Tennis Association (USTA), The Walt Disney Company, philanthropist Doug Kimmelman and the Karsh Family Foundation have committed $50 million toward the nation’s largest academic and athletic complex dedicated to expanding opportunities for at-risk youth and fostering social equity in the heart of the Los Angeles region. The … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods, USTA, Disney and Leading Philanthropists Pledge $50 Million Toward Massive Youth Complex Focused on Education Equity and Sports Access in Los Angeles
Cast of Hollywood Changemakers Fight Stigmas During Americans With Disabilities Act Celebration
As the entertainment industry seeks to be more inclusive of talent with disabilities, RespectAbility, the nonprofit that produced The Hollywood Disability Inclusion Toolkit, highlights examples of best practice among studio executives, producers, writers and actors in both the television and film industry during a virtual event. Part of a larger week-long … [Read more...] about Cast of Hollywood Changemakers Fight Stigmas During Americans With Disabilities Act Celebration
Disney Begins Countdown to International Friendship Day With Launch of Global Campaign, “Mickey & Friends: Stay True”
Disney announced Mickey & Friends: Stay True, a global campaign inspired by the Sensational Six – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto – and their iconic friendship that has spanned over several decades. Through countless adventures and almost a century’s worth of milestones, the Sensational Six have always stayed true to one another, … [Read more...] about Disney Begins Countdown to International Friendship Day With Launch of Global Campaign, “Mickey & Friends: Stay True”
China’s Cinemas Accomplish an Orderly Reopening After Pandemic With Emphasis on Safety First
Maoyan Entertainment ("Maoyan" or "the Company") (Hong Kong: 1896), a leading platform providing innovative Internet-empowered entertainment services in China, cited data showing that cinemas in China successfully accomplished an orderly reopening, after a 178-day closure triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to effective implementation of various prevention … [Read more...] about China’s Cinemas Accomplish an Orderly Reopening After Pandemic With Emphasis on Safety First
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