ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE FILMS EARLIER STREAMING SERVICES CHANGE THE FACE OF ENTERTAINMENT
The way we watch our favorite shows and movies has changed drastically in recent years and even more so this year. With the pandemic impacting the world, people found themselves stuck inside their homes looking for new sources of entertainment, and many found exactly what they were looking for through the numerous streaming services available to us. The pandemic made time for people to watch their favorite shows again and again, and it also changed the way businesses, such as Disney and Universal Studios, release their movies. Throughout the spring, many movies were released early and some skipped theater showings all together. “Trolls: World Tour” was released through video-on-demand and earned nearly $100 million in rental fees on its April 10 debut, grossing far more than the first “Trolls” movie debut in 2016. Other movies, such as “Onward” and “Frozen II,” were released early on different digital platforms for purchase or rent. One of the most anticipated early releases under this new system is “Hamilton.” This hit Broadway show has drawn thousands of people to the theater since its debut in 2015. A stage performance of “Hamilton” was filmed in 2016 in just over three days. The resulting movie creates an opportunity for everyone to see the show, whether or not they were able to catch it live on stage. Disney bought the rights to the film last year and
announced this February that it would be released on Oct. 15, 2021, in theaters.
However, due to the pandemic, Disney decided that what people needed most was something they could enjoy, even if they couldn’t leave their homes. On May 12, the studio announced the film would be available to stream on Disney+ starting on the July Fourth holiday. “Hamilton” fans and those who’ve never seen the play are thrilled to watch the film 16 months in advance of the originally scheduled release. Streaming services have changed how people consume their entertainment, and the pandemic has changed how streaming services offer it. Both changes are helping people get through these difficult times.
4 CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES: ONLY 1 WIN
In 1980, not one but four Philadelphia sport teams made it into the championships: the Sixers, the Flyers, the Eagles, and the Phillies. Despite such a renowned accomplishment, that year was also known for many as the year of disappointment, as only one of those four teams actually won their championship game. The Sixers After racing through the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team seemed to have a clear shot of winning the 1980 championship game. Throughout the five playoff games, the Sixers superstar, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, proved to be a great asset, averaging 26 points per game. However, during the finals, Dr. J was met by Magic Johnson, a rookie and rising star for the Los Angeles Lakers. In Game 6, Johnson brought the win home for the Lakers, and the Sixers went home defeated. The Flyers From October 1979 to January 1980, the Philadelphia Flyers won 35 games in a row, setting the NHL record for the longest unbeaten streak in North American pro sports history. This streak had Flyers fans screaming for a win during the finals as they faced off against the New York Islanders. Unfortunately, this was not to be. The fateful 1980 game, also known as “The Leon Stickle Game,” concluded when NHL linesman Leon Stickle made a no-call for a pass that many considered offsides, including the Flyers. This gave the Islanders an easy point, and the Flyers lost the game.
The Eagles The football team’s coach, Dick Vermeil, led his team through one of their better seasons, with a nearly unbreakable defense as well as a superb offense. Of the 16 games that season, the Eagles won 12, winning their division for the first time in 20 years. Their excellent season also gave them a pass to their first appearance at the Super Bowl. However, the Eagles soon met their match against the Oakland Raiders in their final game that year, losing 27–10 to the Oakland team. The Phillies As the Philadelphia Phillies entered 1980, they were looking at 96 seasons without a championship. But things weren’t going to stay that way. Third baseman and super hitter Mike Schmidt, who went on to be named MVP that season, led his team through the 1980 baseball season and into the championship game. The final game against the Kansas City Royals had Phillies fans on the edge of their seats. They erupted with glee when pitcher Tug McGraw struck out Willie Wilson, and the Phillies won their first championship title in over nine decades.
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