Just what is the cost of staying safe at Disney World during the COVID-19 crisis, we'll get the inside scoop from so Disney employees. We'll also look at some of the unique Disney Park items coming up for auction this month as Disney hosts the "Disneyland: The First 65 Years" auction in Sherman Oaks California on August 15th and 16th.Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy gives us some disappointing news about delays in three of the as yet untitled Star Wars movies on the horizon due to the COVID-19 crisis. We;ll also take a behind the scenes look at the true inspiration for Supreme Leader Snoke from the man who designed the character.In Entertainment news we have some additional delays due to COVID-19. Films like "A Quiet Place 2", "Top Gun: Maverick" and even a sequel to "Sonic The Hedgehog" are all getting delayed release dates. We've got all the details on that as well as our take on the digital versus cinematic release methods currently in play in the industry.We'll round out the show with a couple of great Insightful Picks of the Week. But before we go we'll talk a bit about how well Comiccon@home did as a virtual San Diego Comic Con this year and whether it's a model worth exploring in future years.
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IntroductionInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 75: Delays, Distancing and Disappointments”My radiant and vibrant co-host Michelle Whalen
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Disney DetectiveDisney World employees describe the cost of staying safe as coronavirus cases surge in Floridahttps://www.businessinsider.com/disney-workers-feel-safe-yet-distant-covid-cases-surge-florida-2020-7?fbclid=IwAR1KdaAxHLd07rDK5cGbYSJDzhlKJVBxZL2UYukna7EYMmo4Xs-Umm8BWoAhttps://bit.ly/39N1ya4 Walt Disney World in Florida began its staggered reopening process earlier this month.Over 432,700 people in Florida have tested positive for COVID-19, putting the state ahead of New York in confirmed cases. Business Insider spoke to four cast members who have recently been called back to Walt Disney World regarding their experiences returning to work with new guidelines amid the pandemic.Each reported feeling that Disney had thus far succeeded in creating safe conditions for reopening but described a fundamental shift in their jobs, with physical and social barriers making it harder to keep the magic alive at the "Happiest Place on Earth.""We're encouraged by our guests' positive feedback and cast members' diligence for