6 ways Hurricane Sandy affected the entertainment world – The Week

Superstorm Sandy has significantly affected a number of industries, but — thanks to New York City’s status as an entertainment hub — the film, television, and theater worlds were particularly hard-hit.

The Chicago Tribune estimates that the storm has already cost the industry “millions of dollars,” with more steep bills to come as the recovery process begins. Here, a guide to Sandy’s impact on the showbiz world:

1. The box office dips

2. More than a dozen TV shows stop shooting

3. Networks air reruns instead of new episodes

4. Late night shows tape without audiences

5. Broadway goes dark

6. Netflix Instant streaming jumps 20 percent

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