Daily Releases (17 Aug, 2020) May 2026

To draw people back to theaters, classics like The Empire Strikes Back and Jurassic Park were being screened in limited 2020 re-releases. World News: A World in Transition

George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, led a moment of silence to honor his brother and address racial injustice. Gaming: End of an Era and New Horizons Daily Releases (17 Aug, 2020)

The most significant event of the day was the launch of the . Due to the pandemic, it was the first of its kind to be held virtually, featuring a series of live and pre-recorded video feeds. To draw people back to theaters, classics like

While the industry was gearing up for the next-gen console wars, several notable releases and announcements occurred on this day. Due to the pandemic, it was the first

Former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful keynote speech, while Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Republican Governor John Kasich spoke in a show of bipartisan unity.

Film buffs turned to Video on Demand (VOD) for new content. Sputnik , a Russian sci-fi horror, and The Rental , a thriller directed by Dave Franco, were among the most discussed titles.