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Christopher Butcher, Artistic Director of the Toronto Comic Arts Festival writes to say, We're sorry to announce that The Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2020

Even with dozens upon dozens of television and streaming productions across the globe shut down over the coronavirus pandemic, some have already started conforming to our temporary "new norm" to keep their shows flowin' and offer those in lockdown something to keep them entertained Talk show host Conan O'Brien and Team Coco are doing just[...]

One of the hundreds of "worst things" about the coronavirus pandemic? We're going to have the phrase "social distancing" in our lives a lot longer than any of us wants it to be A silver lining? People are finally going to learn how to wash their hands – thanks in large part to some truly[...]

As the world comes to terms with the fact that life as we know it will be completely different for the foreseeable future thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, comic book readers have one question on their minds: will this pesky virus hamper Marvel's plans to release a nonstop stream of super-mega-crossover events? Thankfully, we have[...]

If you're planning a visit to your local store, we'd suggest you give them a call first or check out their Facebook page to make sure that they're open. As expected, the Coronavirus has made tabletop gamers of all sorts very unhappy Source: Games Workshop Fortunately, Games Workshop has a bit of good news amid this pandemic[...]

With Hollywood facing the impact of productions being shut down all across the pop culture landscape over coronavirus pandemic concerns, streaming services, studios, and series have been looking for ways they can give back during these tough times FOX's The Resident found a way to make a huge contribution – one that's pretty fitting for[...]

Less than a week after production on Stranger Things 4 shut down due to growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, executive producer and director Shawn Levy is opening up about breaking the news to the cast and crew. ● When Levy called the team together the morning of March 13, it wasn't to discuss the situation[...]

And a recognition that it remains very much a newsprint magazine, including the cover… There's obviously a lot of coronavirus coverage in the magazine (social distancing subscriptions are available) but one of the more haunting notes mentioned by medical columnist of note, M.D is the observation that the handwashing message is getting through and slowing the[...]

If you've been living anywhere besides under a literal rock during the times of between two weeks ago and now (and, let's face it, even those living under a rock might apply!), you know that COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, has been plaguing the entire world as a full-on pandemic In fact, you're probably[...]

Cinemark joins other major theater chains in shuttering their theaters on March 18 due to the coronavirus pandemic CEO Mark Zoradi released a statement concerning the decision. Cinemark Statement "Through these absolutely unprecedented and evolving times, one thing will not change, and that is Cinemark's dedication to its team members and moviegoers The decision to close our[...]

Maybe those flowers have given them all coronavirus immunity? Still, at least Excalibur seem to be self-isolating. Just leave something for when Excalibur gets home… they're just resorting to roasting their rabbits No euphemisms… X-FORCE #9 DX (W) Ben Percy (A) Joshua Cassara (CA) Dustin Weaver REAP WHAT YOU SOW! In the heart of South America, X-Force finds a problem[...]

Stuck at home with nothing to do during the coronavirus self-quarantine? AirConsole wants to help you out for the next two weeks The cloud gaming service is offering you the ability to play all 150+ of their titles, absolutely free, totally accessible from your phone or online, no gaming gear required All you have to[...]

We are waiting on Marvel and DC Comics to hear their plans  – I understand Marvel will be revealing help for fans and retailers to get more Marvel in people's lives who are staying home in the current coronavirus pandemic Though maybe there could be a little less demand from fans to creators and editors[...]

While a lot of the gaming companies addressing coronavirus have essentially been doing a copy and paste response, Ubisoft employees received a personal touch Kotaku is reporting about a letter shared with them by Ubisoft staff from the company's CEO, Yves Guillemot You can read the full letter below, which shows a little bit of[...]

Earlier today, Bleeding Cool reported on comic book retailer Brian Hibbs, who informed fellow retailers that Image Comics – and only Image Comics – were making all their new comic books returnable for the foreseeable, in the light of the response to the coronavirus pandemic And now Image Comics have made if official, offerin the[...]

Comic book writer/editor/retailer/publisher Mark Waid, in his role as publisher of Humanoids, and channelling a recent history as a rather comic store

Which means the following four weeks worth of stock was locked before the coronavirus restrictions came into play, leaving many stores vulnerable to the changing market.  Image Comics has told Hibbs that they will be making all new stock ordered by stores fully returnable. That would be a massive hit for Image Comics if it's carried[...]

As Manhattan reaches levels of post-apocalyptic zombie movies, Forbidden Planet NYC issued the following statement to their customers. Dear Friends of

But I'm about to shoot my last scene [of Season 5]… right now." Superstore is one of several television programs that suspended production due to the coronavirus outbreak As cases in the US increase, studios are abiding by the more stringent measures enforced across the entertainment industry Professional sports leagues suspended play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNtMCdqjCzsVideo can't be loaded because[...]

Hours after word came down that Netflix had halted production on the second season of Henry Cavill/Anya Chalotra/Freya Allan-starrer The Witcher for at least two weeks, we're learning that new cast member Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones), as Nivellen has tested positive for coronavirus The streaming service made The Witcher production crew aware via email, while[...]

It's flown under the radar a little in recent weeks that the United States' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC, are using the comics format on their widely-distributed flyers and posters that teach the basics of how to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like Coronavirus.  Despite the fact[...]

While the rest of the world is panicking over the next few months of coronavirus, others are looking ahead in the year, which includes Gamescom While many conventions over the next few months have put the kibosh on their own plans, those that are happening in the Fall and Winter of 2020 have yet to[...]

WWE has confirmed that this year's WrestleMania will no longer take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic as well as new health and safter laws implemented by the state Scheduled for Sunday, April 5, the long-running wrestling event will instead be broadcast from the WWE's Performance[...]

No one even blinked. We now have less than 40 deaths and the country is in complete lockdown, a market crash and total panic. This is a creation of the media who's motives are completely nefarious at best. Now it appears that Larry took that to mean that Billy believed that the coronavirus pandemic was a media hoax,[...]

While the decision seemed inevitable, it looks like NBC's Saturday Night Live will postpone its next three episodes over coronavirus pandemic concerns Variety reports the the news comes from a source close to the network's long-running sketch-comedy series, which was set to have John Krasinski host, with musical guest Dua Lipa. NBC Universal The combination of the[...]

Originally set to premiere on Sunday, April 19, the date is being moved due to "postponement of production related to the coronavirus". FX Networks will hold off on a new premiere date until production resumes. pic.twitter.com/Iw0peDwOVV — FX on Hulu – Now Streaming (@FXNetworks) March 16, 2020 FX Networks In the teaser "Face Off" (followed by a season overview and[...]

announced today that the PUBG Mobile Americas Pro League & World League have been postponed due to the coronavirus The announcement was made this morning, in the brief statement you see below, effectively putting the season on hold. Credit: PUBG Corp. "The health of our players, staff and contractors are our highest priority While we're saddened to post-pone[...]

Cliff Biggers is one of the most influential comic book retailers in the direct market. And he wanted to share with us what he is telling his staff about

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, Netflix has halted production on the second season of Henry Cavill/Anya Chalotra/Freya Allan-starrer The Witcher for at least two weeks – making it the first major television drama production in the UK to be shuttered over the virus. The WitcherHenry Cavill Deadline Hollywood reports exclusively that the production crew at Arborfield[...]

We've been wearing our excited anticipation on our sleeves for Joss Whedon's (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Avengers) upcoming "wild, Victorian, X-Men-meets-Sherlock-Holmes-meets 'girls-with-super-powers' mash-up" (direct quote from series star Denis O'Hare) HBO series The Nevers. In fact, check out The Bleeding Cool Top 30 TV Series Influencers 2020 list, where we go into more detail on why[...]