New on DVD

Spies in Disguise – animated adventure comedy starring Will Smith and Tom Holland

Uncut Gems – crime drama starring Adam Sandler

Bombshell – drama about Fox News’ media mogul Roger Ailes starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, and John Lithgow

Charlie’s Angels – Elizabeth Banks’ remake starring Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska

I’m sorry, there’s no avoiding all these cornonavirus stories!

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune will no longer tape with a live studio audience. For Jeopardy, part of it is to protect Alex Trebek, who is battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and has a compromised immune system. Also, both of these shows’ audiences typically skew older with plenty of out-of-town tourists who have recently traveled by plane. As you know, the elderly are a group most at risk of becoming very sick from the coronavirus.

The outbreak has also placed all of Italy on lock down. Dublin, Ireland has canceled their St. Patrick’s Day parade. Austin’s South by Southwest music festival isn’t happening and now Coachella is considering postponing their event until the fall.

Pearl Jam has postponed their tour. Richard Marx canceled his European tour, Madonna canceled the rest of her dates, and KISS has canceled “meet and greets.”

Other events being impacted: sports! The NBA, NHL, MLB and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel. That means NO reporters. The NBA is even considering playing games without fans in the stadium to prevent the spread of the virus.

OK – here is one NON coronavirus related story. Vin Diesel says that the Guardians of the Galaxy will appear in Thor: Love and Thunder. In case you forgot, Vin Diesel voices Groot. He leaked the news while promoting his new movie Bloodshot. It’s not a total surprise, since the last time we saw Thor was at the end of Avenger End Game as he was jetting off on an adventure across the galaxy with the Guardians. It’s just the first time someone has confirmed the crossover was happening.

National Days

  • National MARIO DAY! Because the date looks like MAR10
  • National Blueberry Popover Day
  • National Pack Your Lunch Day
  • National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day