Happy Friday!
Usually at this time of year, TV networks would be getting ready to showcase their upcoming fall schedules to the advertising market.
Everything has changed.
Productions (and trailers) aren't ready, TV ad spend is down and no one can meet in person so all events must happen virtually. THR's Rick Porter has the list of what's still going ahead, and when.
This week has seen a lot of experimentation with new formats, platforms, and technology. Spotify is testing video podcasts, Quibi is using YouTube to showcase content, Netflix is releasing an interactive special Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt episode, and Poshmark is testing shoppable video.
It's all go!
Until next week - stay safe!
Charlie Brooker delays writing Black Mirror amid coronavirus
Frankly, even Charlie Brooker thinks the world is just too weird right now for a new series of Black Mirror.
In the meantime, the New York Times has a recommended viewing list of eerie stories that will fill this need.