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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.

On this day, President Trump joined TikTok rival Triller , reflecting the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding tech platforms. Movies & Box Office: The Survival of Cinema Daily Releases (17 Aug, 2020)

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 Film buffs turned to Video on Demand (VOD) for new content

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. Movies & Box Office: The Survival of Cinema

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.

Pre-orders and news were buzzing for titles like Madden NFL 21 and Microsoft Flight Simulator , both slated for full release within the following days.