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Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 71 "The Dark Side of Cancellations"
This week Disney Detective investigates attempts by unionized Disneyland employees to delay the planned July 9th opening of the park for safety reasons. Disney World cancels all occurrences of the "Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2020 due to social distancing concerns. Disney World begins testing a new hand-off security back check at Disney Springs that could revolutionize mass security scans for public facilities.Star Wars Insights will delve into the bad news of Star Wars Celebration 2020's cancellation and when we can expect to see the popular fan convention return. We also take a peak behind the scenes to see what the Adam Driver inspired back story for his character Kylo Ren might have been in a special Father's Day related story.Entertainment News takes a look at a scheduling change and the extension of eligibility window for the 93rd Academy Awards. We'll also explore plans for San Diego Comic-Con to move to a Virtual Convention format free for all to experience the unique event along with exclusive merchandise and much more.We'll wrap up with our Insightful Picks of the Week. This week we'll highlight The Great Debate from Syfy and World War II: Total War on Amazon Prime. Stick around at the end for some after thoughts on upcoming convention news as well.
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IntroductionInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 71 “The Dark Side of Cancellations”My energetic and vibrant co-host Michelle Whalen
[TRANSITION]
Disney DetectiveDisneyland unions seek delay in park reopeninghttps://abc7.com/6255430/?fbclid=IwAR09L_J_f5gffDfwO7ynW5q-UfDQgxnQcv_IGXBV74kOFjiwx5umMIdfQGshttps://bit.ly/2BmVvMk ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- Disneyland employee unions are asking the state to delay the park's expected reopening in July out of concerns for health and safety.The reopening is planned in phases, with Downtown Disney opening on July 9 and the theme park throwing open its gates on July 17.The Coalition of Resort Labor Unions, about a dozen labor groups representing some 17,000 workers, wrote to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking for a delay in reopening."Unfortunately, despite intensive talks with the company, we are not yet convinced that it is safe to reopen the parks on Disney's rapid timetable," the coalition wrote.The group praised Disney for some measures, such as paying workers salary and benefits for a time after the closure, and for coming up with plans to take the temperature of workers as they enter the workplace. But it also said some issues remain unresolved, such as plans for testing.Disney has released a detailed plan to protect the health of workers as well as park guests.According to Disneyland's website, these enhanced health and safety measu
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This week Disney Detective investigates attempts by unionized Disneyland employees to delay the planned July 9th opening of the park for safety reasons. Disney World cancels all occurrences of the "Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2020 due to social distancing concerns. Disney World begins testing a new hand-off security back check at Disney Springs that could revolutionize mass security scans for public facilities.Star Wars Insights will delve into the bad news of Star Wars Celebration 2020's cancellation and when we can expect to see the popular fan convention return. We also take a peak behind the scenes to see what the Adam Driver inspired back story for his character Kylo Ren might have been in a special Father's Day related story.Entertainment News takes a look at a scheduling change and the extension of eligibility window for the 93rd Academy Awards. We'll also explore plans for San Diego Comic-Con to move to a Virtual Convention format free for all to experience the unique event along with exclusive merchandise and much more.We'll wrap up with our Insightful Picks of the Week. This week we'll highlight The Great Debate from Syfy and World War II: Total War on Amazon Prime. Stick around at the end for some after thoughts on upcoming convention news as well.
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Show Notes
IntroductionInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 71 “The Dark Side of Cancellations”My energetic and vibrant co-host Michelle Whalen
[TRANSITION]
Disney DetectiveDisneyland unions seek delay in park reopeninghttps://abc7.com/6255430/?fbclid=IwAR09L_J_f5gffDfwO7ynW5q-UfDQgxnQcv_IGXBV74kOFjiwx5umMIdfQGshttps://bit.ly/2BmVvMk ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- Disneyland employee unions are asking the state to delay the park's expected reopening in July out of concerns for health and safety.The reopening is planned in phases, with Downtown Disney opening on July 9 and the theme park throwing open its gates on July 17.The Coalition of Resort Labor Unions, about a dozen labor groups representing some 17,000 workers, wrote to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking for a delay in reopening."Unfortunately, despite intensive talks with the company, we are not yet convinced that it is safe to reopen the parks on Disney's rapid timetable," the coalition wrote.The group praised Disney for some measures, such as paying workers salary and benefits for a time after the closure, and for coming up with plans to take the temperature of workers as they enter the workplace. But it also said some issues remain unresolved, such as plans for testing.Disney has released a detailed plan to protect the health of workers as well as park guests.According to Disneyland's website, these enhanced health and safety measu