Member-only story
Entertainment is on Hold — So What are We Doing About It?
Major tentpole movies are on hold. Wonder Woman 1984 has already been delayed four times (Although WB insists it will have a theatrical release and at this point waiting will get them more money).
Television is also delayed. Doctor Who will not be filming this year due to the (probably correct) belief that trying to film such a dynamic, physical show under social distancing requirements will result in poor quality.
I’ve gone from over 50 hours of unwatched television on my DVR to maybe 2.
The entertainment industry is essentially on pause. Any shows that do film will be delayed because social distancing requirements make certain things take longer. Hair and makeup can no longer work on an actor at the same time, and in television actors are already working 14–16 hour days.
There’s no getting away from it: We aren’t going to get back to normal television until at least 2022. (Even if the pandemic is defeated sooner, there’s just…it’s going to take a while to catch up).
Which has led to complaints in my online hearing about how they neeeed new television.
I thought that meant I should give out some tips on how to get through the drought of new material.