A London stage production of The Wind in the Willows is available for free streaming now through 10 am Friday, October 30, 2020.
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“Cuckoo’s Nest” in Theatres Nov. 8
Turner Classic Movies celebrates the 45th anniversary of the classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest with a showing in many theatres starting Sunday, November 8, 2020.
Hallmark Christmas Marathon
The Hallmark Channel – which will show 40 new Christmas movies this season – continues their Christmas movie marathon this week with a new film coming on Saturday.
Political Operas at The Met
This is Politics in Opera Week at the Metropolitan Opera with free streaming of operas by Verdi, Mussorgsky and others today through Sunday, November 1, 2020.
Free Movie for Grownups Fri.
AARP has a free showing of ‘Radium Girls’ as the next film in their Movies for Grownups series on Friday, October 30, 2020.
TCM Halloween Film Fest
Turner Classic Movies has begun their annual Halloween film fest with more than 100 classic horror films.
$100K Giveaway from The Connors
ABC TV has a $100,000 giveaway to promote the new season of the The Connors; deadline to enter is noon October 30.
HD Projector + Screen $80
You can get an HD video projector with a 100-inch screen for about $80 at Amazon.
Elton John U.S. Tour Rescheduled
Elton John announced that his Yellow Brick Road tour has been delayed again and is now scheduled to resume in the U.S. in 2022.
TV Streaming: What’s New in October
Here are previews of what’s new in October on Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max and more streaming channels.
Amazon, Apple, Spotify Music Free for 30+ Days
Amazon, Apple, Pandora and Spotify have free trials on their music streaming services. Here are the deals for free music streaming.
Amazon Prime Special Rates
Amazon Prime has six months free and then half price for college students. Government aid recipients can also get a half price deal.
Peanuts Comic Turns 70
Peanuts, one of the most beloved and successful comic strips in history, celebrates its 70th anniversary this month.
Netflix Free Streaming
Netflix has a free package that incudes Bird Box, Murder Mystery and select other Netflix titles.
Another Major Art Museum Reopens
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts has reopened. Here’s a status update on the top art museums in the U.S., along with more online resources for art lovers.
See Clips from Webber’s Cinderella
Andrew Lloyd Webber has posted a preview for his new musical, Cinderella, now in pre-production and scheduled to open on April 7, 2021.
See Disney’s “Tangled”for Free
With its cruise line temporarily closed, Disney is offering a free, streaming performance of “Tangled” that was filmed on a recent Disney Cruise.
Diana Rigg Dies at 82
English actress Diana Rigg, known to seniors for her groundbreaking role as a spy in The Avengers starting in 1961 and known to younger fans as a matriarch in Game of Thrones, died today at the age of 82.
Star Trek Day Replays Available
CBS has posted free replays of Tuesday’s Star Trek Day panels featuring Patrick Stewart, Scott Bakula, George Takei and other cast members.
AMC, Regal Theatres Reopen with Deals
AMC Theatres and Regal Movies have discounts on movies and snacks, and special safety measures for customers, as they celebrate their reopening.
PBS Features Jacques Pépin
Famed chef Jacques Pepin, who turns 85 in December, is featured in an hour-long documentary and short cooking lessons from PBS.
“Young Wallander” On Netflix
Netflix has launched a new detective series featuring the early adventures of fictional Swedish policeman Kurt Wallander.
Sean Connery Turns 90
Actor Sean Connery of James Bond and Indiana Jones fame celebrated his 90th birthday on Tuesday August 25, 2020. Here’s a retrospective on his career and links to Connery’s movies available for streaming or purchase.
Free Sling TV
Sling – an alternative to cable TV – offers select channels for free, with no credit card and no registration required.
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart, 79, is currently starring in Picard, a new Star Trek series streaming on CBS All Access.
Queen Elizabeth’s Palaces Reopen
Five months after closing due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many of the Queen’s palaces and royal gardens are reopening to tourists.
Endeavor Returns to Masterpiece
Endeavor Season 7 is being shown on PBS Masterpiece.
