coronavirus

• Vimeo Taps Filmmakers To Spotlight Pandemic-Stricken Businesses With ‘Stories In Place’ Series
• Insights: AMC Trolls Universal As Budding War Escalates Between Theaters And Studios

  Universal scored big when it debuted "Trolls World Tour" online first. AMC threatened retaliation, but can the weakened company back up that threat?

  
• NewFronts Unveils First Slate Of Presenters For Rescheduled Event, Which Will Tackle Coronavirus Crisis

  The NewFronts, which unveiled a revamped format pre-coronavirus, and then shifted the event online to a later date in the wake of the pandemic, has unveiled the first slate of participants -- as well as the new thematic focus -- for this year’s event, which is slated to take place from June 22 to 26.

  
• Josh Gad To Reunite Casts Of Classic Films On Just-Launched YouTube Channel

  Comedic actor Josh Gad, perhaps best known for voicing snowman sidekick Olaf in Disney’s Frozen franchise -- as well as his appearance as LeFou in Disney’s live-action Beauty In The Beast feature -- is the latest celebrity to launch a YouTube channel in quarantine.

  
• YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Chats Site’s Evolving Policies, Viewership Trends Amid Coronavirus Crisis
• Despite Sign-Up And Income Surge For Creators, Patreon Lays Off 13% Of Workforce
• TikTok Hosting Weeklong Virtual Prom For Quarantined Teens With Patrick Starrr, Diplo, More
• YouTube Spaces Unveil Virtual Resources For Creators In Light Of Social Distancing
• YouTube Phenom Ryan Kaji Drops Video To Educate Kids About Coronavirus, Pledges $500,000 To First Responders
• Digital Brand Architects Launches Site To Curate Onslaught Of Quarantine-Induced Live Streams
• Vox Furloughs Roughly 100 Staffers As Pandemic Continues To Hit Digital Media Business
• Casey Neistat Joined Celebs In A Twitch-Streamed Poker Tournament That Raised $1.75 Million For Feeding America