The company endured withering criticism over comments by Fox News Media personalities who dismissed coronavirus as a hoax.
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Maggie Griffin, impish mother of comedian Kathy, dies at 99
The mother of comedian Kathy Griffin, who inspired many of the jokes in her daughter’s standup routines, has died
Theater chain shuts down movies because of outbreak
Cinemagic Stadium Theaters announced Tuesday that it will close its theaters in Saco, Westbrook and South Portland until April 8.
Lyle Waggoner, foil on ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ dies at 84
Waggoner used his good looks to comic effect on “The Carol Burnett Show,” partnered with a superhero on “Wonder Woman” and was the first centerfold for Playgirl magazine.
When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus
TV ratings illustrate hunger for news on coronavirus threat
An episode of ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ last Thursday drew more viewers than any television show in prime time last week
Jewish Film Festival postponed due to coronavirus concerns
‘Of course we’re disappointed, but we felt that we did what we had to do,’ said Barbara Merson, executive director of the Maine Jewish Film Festival.
Cinemas close nationwide, studios push new movies into homes
Some studios took the extraordinary step of funneling new or recently released films onto home viewing platforms.
Actor Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus
Although Elba did not specify who he had interacted with, he attended WE Day 2020 in London last week.
Here are all the movie releases that have been postponed due to coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — Like every other industry, Hollywood is reacting to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and the recommended measures to blunt the spread of the disease. The U.S. box office has begun to take a noticeable hit, while the global box office was already in a state of free fall as countries including […]