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Netflix Pledges $100 Million To Support Hourly Workers Amid Production Shutdowns

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Streaming giant Netflix has announced it has created a $100 million fund to help assist people in the entertainment world whose jobs have been impacted by the numerous movie and TV show production closures due to COVID-19 (coronavirus).In a blog post, Netflix's Ted Sarandos said that TV and film production businesses have been devastated by the virus. He mentioned that "almost all" TV and movie productions have now closed down, leaving "hundreds of thousands" of cast and crew out of work.People who are paid hourly wages have been particularly impacted,

NECA Toys showcases new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures

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Time Stamp: March 21, 2020 3:45 AM - Modified On: March 21, 2020 - Published By:
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Get an early look at the newest line of TMNT figures from NECA Toys. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a staple in the world of pop culture for generations. Seeing adaptations on television, the big screen, and the printed page, not many properties have hit the same level of popularity of TMNT. NECA Toys, one of the premier names in licensed merchandise, recently released a line of figures based on the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film. We stopped by their booth at New York Toy Fair to

Best Tech Gifts 2020: Cool Tech Gifts For Graduation And More

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 5:13 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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The latest in tech, gadgets, and electronics can make for excellent gifts, and they don't always have to break the bank (in fact, you can find plenty of cool tech gifts under $50). However, if you're looking to splurge for a special occasion like a graduation, birthday, or anything in between, then you might be wondering what the absolute best tech gifts are. With everything from iPads and AirPods to Elite controllers and coffee makers, there is a ton to choose from, and it can get overwhelming fast. Thankfully, we've

WWE’s Empty-Arena Promos With Twin Peaks Music Is A Perfect Combo

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 5:52 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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Everyone is trying to make the best of the current social distancing situation we find ourselves in as a result of the coronavirus. WWE's events are ongoing, but with a major change: arenas for shows like Raw and Smackdown are empty--and they're taking place at the Performance Center, which will even be the case for Wrestlemania. The result is a distinctly different vibe; we're used to watching wrestling with raucous crowds that will cheer or boo whatever they wish (even if goes against what a company like WWE necessarily wants

George RR Martin Working On Winds Of Winter During Coronavirus Isolation

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Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 11:22 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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Game of Thrones fans rejoice, George RR Martin is not going to let self-isolation stop him from writing. Instead, the author will be bucking down and putting pen to paper, or so he says. This isn’t the first time we have heard from GRRM about his so-called ‘progress’ on The Winds Of Winter.Previously Martin has uploaded on his blog various postings about how he intends to finish the next A Song of Ice And Fire book, even joking about allowing New Zealand to imprison him in a small cabin on

Last Of Us Composer Working On The HBO Show

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Director Neil Druckmann has announced that Argentinian composer Gustavo Santaolalla, the man responsible for the music of The Last of Us, will lend his musical talents to The Last of Us HBO show.Well this is exciting! Beyond lending his incredible musical talent to The Last of Us Part II, Gustavo Santaolalla is joining us to bring over The Last of Us to HBO! — Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) March 11, 2020As noted, Santaolalla composed the music for Naughty Dog's 2013 critically acclaimed action-adventure game The Last of Us, which won two

Michael Walsh and Mass Nerder Pack the House for 150th

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The Mass Nerder Podcast and guest Michael Walsh celebrated their 150th episode with a live show to a packed house at Hamilton’s Arcade Mass Nerder performs live to a packed room – Photo By Mia Rosa Ally Blundy, James “Cubby” Nelan in his sweet R2D2 hat and Cole Rispin of The Mass Nerder Podcast – Photo By Jeff Fitzgerald Standing Room Only Hamilton, Ontario – Higher Mentality’s own cannabis infused pop culture podcast, Mass Nerder celebrated their 150th milestone episode by hosting their very first live show at licensed retro-arcade