Yearly Archives: 2020
Netflix Officially Announces Tiger King Aftershow With Joel McHale
Our original report from April 5 follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] With most everyone now basking in, or currently binging, the oddball glory that is Netflix's Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, series star Jeff Lowe (with wife Lauren Dropla) dropped a message online that should excite the ever-increasing Joe Exotic fandom. In the video, Lowe says that Netflix is adding a new episode, currently filming now, that will arrive on the site next week. Check it out...The Tiger King and I — a Tiger King after show hosted by Joel McHale and featuring brand new interviews with John Reinke, Joshua Dial, John Finlay, Saff, Erik Cowie, Rick Kirkman, and Jeff and Lauren Lowe — will premiere April 12 pic.twitter.com/8fbbNdaiDA
— Netflix (@netflix) April 9, 2020
Make sure to check out IGN's review of Tiger King, which calls the series a "fascinating and depressing look inside a community of big cat fanatics." Tiger King is currently having a huge "lightning in a bottle" moment as people self-isolate and look for buzz-worthy things to watch. Actor Jared Leto even held a viewing party for the show, while many other celebrities -- including Edward Norton, Kate McKinnon, and Dax Shepard -- have asked to be cast in the upcoming scripted series based on Joe Exotic. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/01/tiger-king-whos-the-worst"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.So our friend @christie_dish listened to the podcast, @HoldingKourt and after last weeks episode decided to send us this!!!
BREAKING NEWS FOLKS There will be 1 more episode of #TigerKing on@Netflix pic.twitter.com/YeRSIlDKTJ — Justin Turner (@redturn2) April 4, 2020
GameStop Closes All Massachusetts Stores, Including Curbside Pick-Up
GameStop has closed all of its stores in Massachusetts, including any curbside service, according to The Boston Globe. The closure also comes after a report that GameStop leadership instructed employees to wrap their hands in plastic or wear gloves while handing off orders to customers.
The state of Massachusetts ordered all nonessential businesses to close on March 24. GameStop pushed back against the closure order by saying it provided an essential service, a statement that appeared to apply to GameStop stores across the U.S.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/07/how-gamestop-plans-to-save-itself"]After keeping stores operational despite the state government’s order, the inspectional services department for the City of Boston ordered GameStop’s Dorchester location to close. The Boston Globe reports that no fine was issued to GameStop, but a nuisance order was issued, and the inspector followed up by visiting the store location on Wednesday to ensure the store had actually closed.
GameStop confirmed to Boston Globe it had closed all Massachusetts stores on Thursday.
It's unclear If GameStop has fully shut down stores in other states, except for California, where GameStop eventually relented and followed the governor's shutdown order. IGN has reached out to GameStop for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
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Facing increasing pressure and criticism last month, GameStop finally relented and closed the physical storefronts of all U.S. locations on March 23, announcing the decision in a press release. Despite the announcement, many stores continued to offer curbside pickup for customer orders. According to Boston Globe, this included employees being instructed to either wear gloves or wrap their hands in plastic shopping bags while handing orders to customers through the crack in a door.
According to Boston Globe, In a company email, GameStop employees were specifically instructed to “lightly (you want to be able to get it off easily) tape a Game Stop plastic bag over your hand and arm. Do not open the door all the way — keep the glass between you and the guest’s face — just reach out your arm.”
GameStop still has some pretty lofty plans to save itself as a company, but like a lot of businesses throughout America, it’s coming under increasing strain to remain afloat. GameStop is set to permanently close 300 stores this year after more financial struggles. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer for IGN.GameStop Closes All Massachusetts Stores, Including Curbside Pick-Up
GameStop has closed all of its stores in Massachusetts, including any curbside service, according to The Boston Globe. The closure also comes after a report that GameStop leadership instructed employees to wrap their hands in plastic or wear gloves while handing off orders to customers.
The state of Massachusetts ordered all nonessential businesses to close on March 24. GameStop pushed back against the closure order by saying it provided an essential service, a statement that appeared to apply to GameStop stores across the U.S.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/07/how-gamestop-plans-to-save-itself"]After keeping stores operational despite the state government’s order, the inspectional services department for the City of Boston ordered GameStop’s Dorchester location to close. The Boston Globe reports that no fine was issued to GameStop, but a nuisance order was issued, and the inspector followed up by visiting the store location on Wednesday to ensure the store had actually closed.
GameStop confirmed to Boston Globe it had closed all Massachusetts stores on Thursday.
It's unclear If GameStop has fully shut down stores in other states, except for California, where GameStop eventually relented and followed the governor's shutdown order. IGN has reached out to GameStop for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
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Facing increasing pressure and criticism last month, GameStop finally relented and closed the physical storefronts of all U.S. locations on March 23, announcing the decision in a press release. Despite the announcement, many stores continued to offer curbside pickup for customer orders. According to Boston Globe, this included employees being instructed to either wear gloves or wrap their hands in plastic shopping bags while handing orders to customers through the crack in a door.
According to Boston Globe, In a company email, GameStop employees were specifically instructed to “lightly (you want to be able to get it off easily) tape a Game Stop plastic bag over your hand and arm. Do not open the door all the way — keep the glass between you and the guest’s face — just reach out your arm.”
GameStop still has some pretty lofty plans to save itself as a company, but like a lot of businesses throughout America, it’s coming under increasing strain to remain afloat. GameStop is set to permanently close 300 stores this year after more financial struggles. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer for IGN.TNT Will Premiere the Snowpiercer Series Earlier
TNT Will Premiere the Snowpiercer Series Earlier
ESA Reportedly Announces Dates for ‘Reimagined’ E3 in 2021
The Entertainment Software Association has formally announced dates for a “reimagined” E3 in 2021, following the cancellation of E3 2020, and IGN's own announcement of its Summer of Gaming event. E3 2021 will be held from June 15 to June 17, 2021.
According to GamesIndustry.biz, the ESA sent out the news to industry partners late Friday.
E3 2020 was officially cancelled on March 11 due to concerns over the COVID-19/coronavirus and the ensuing shelter-in-place orders that various state governments have issued, including Los Angeles, California, where E3 is held each year.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/03/ign-announces-summer-of-gaming-showcase-for-june"]The ESA has previously stated it is considering the possibility of an online event, although it has not provided any further details as of early April.
If by some chance you missed the news, IGN has announced its own “Summer of Gaming” event, which will take place this June. Summer of Gaming will feature developers and news from studios like 2K, Square Enix, SEGA, Bandai Namco, Amazon, Google Stadia, Twitter, Devolver Digital, THQ Nordic, and more. Check out the link above for more details, and keep an eye on IGN for when we announce more details.
[poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a reimagined writer/producer for IGN.ESA Reportedly Announces Dates for ‘Reimagined’ E3 in 2021
The Entertainment Software Association has formally announced dates for a “reimagined” E3 in 2021, following the cancellation of E3 2020, and IGN's own announcement of its Summer of Gaming event. E3 2021 will be held from June 15 to June 17, 2021.
According to GamesIndustry.biz, the ESA sent out the news to industry partners late Friday.
E3 2020 was officially cancelled on March 11 due to concerns over the COVID-19/coronavirus and the ensuing shelter-in-place orders that various state governments have issued, including Los Angeles, California, where E3 is held each year.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/03/ign-announces-summer-of-gaming-showcase-for-june"]The ESA has previously stated it is considering the possibility of an online event, although it has not provided any further details as of early April.
If by some chance you missed the news, IGN has announced its own “Summer of Gaming” event, which will take place this June. Summer of Gaming will feature developers and news from studios like 2K, Square Enix, SEGA, Bandai Namco, Amazon, Google Stadia, Twitter, Devolver Digital, THQ Nordic, and more. Check out the link above for more details, and keep an eye on IGN for when we announce more details.
[poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a reimagined writer/producer for IGN.The Office Producers Creating New Comedy Based on Work-From-Home Virtual Meetings
The Office Producers Creating New Comedy Based on Work-From-Home Virtual Meetings
Vince McMahon Considered Holding WrestleMania 36 in an Empty Stadium
- Braun Strowman) vs. Bill Goldberg
- Shayna Baszler vs. Becky Lynch
- John Cena vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt - Firefly Funhouse Match
- Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins
- Drew McIntyre vs. Brock Lesnar
- Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley
- Edge vs. Randy Orton - Last Man Standing Match
- The Undertaker vs. AJ Styles - Boneyard Match
