AMC bans Universal, digital piracy is on the rise, and a cyber state of emergency- TNCS Ep 79

<p>In this week’s episode we cover the streaming feud between AMC and Universal over their decision and plans to release movies directly to video on demand services.  Due to recent events, streaming video piracy is on the rise.  Tesla cars get an update to allow the cars to stop at stop lights and stop signs autonomously.  Finally, the president declares a state of emergency against cyber threats to the country’s bulk power grid.</p> <p>We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.</p> <p>Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg</a></p> <p>Links to topics discussed:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">AMC, Regal, and NATO fight Universal theaters<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Fnews%2Famc-theatres-refuses-play-universal-films-wake-trolls-world-tour-1292327%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2NbcD-dE8qpu-owO5_e6KAuqDN_CFgwAeOAKV5PzTAfdPZQuPi2W-eMis&h=AT3ud7Yr6anvjTMMVX_E6rGql_oJXhnXwMqDpxtNJ6DW0d-LaAAtDg4htuc66vM50gZKUMLu_S6mOlAL5FLa-VA9lTdtBuxUAtMgHzWTbArKtzTsTjAlkCokvQIZNfD7_wgwa8LYGyIo76SWs08'>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-theatres-refuses-play-universal-films-wake-trolls-world-tour-1292327</a></li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Deadline: Regal Owner Cineworld Chimes In On ‘Trolls World Tour’ Controversy: “We Will Not Be Showing Movies That Fail To Respect The Windows”.<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdeadline.com%2F2020%2F04%2Fcineworld-regal-universal-trolls-world-tour-theatrical-windows-1202920828%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3-7rOa