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Trump Wants Pro Sports Up Running ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’
Throughout societal history, few distractions generate more media attention and money than sports. Backed by billions in television, pay-TV and subscription stream video revenue, Major League Baseball, the NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA, MLS, ATP, WWE, Nascar, etc., rely almost entirely on media distribution to support a rarified ecosystem of lavish compensation, billionaire owners and self-serving … Continue reading “Trump Wants Pro Sports Up Running ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’”
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Apple TV Channels Offering Free Month Access to Epix, Showtime and Others
Apple TV Channels, which like Amazon Channels, offers access to third party over-the-top video platforms, is offering extended free access to content during the coronavirus pandemic. Apple is extending to 30 days free trials to ViacomCBS’ Showtime OTT and MGM-owned Epix (through May 2 with no subscription required), AMC Networks’ Acorn TV and Lifetime Movie … Continue reading “Apple TV Channels Offering Free Month Access to Epix, Showtime and Others”
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AT&T Stops Selling U-verse Pay-TV Service
As expected, AT&T has stopped selling new subscriptions to U-verse, the telecom’s 14-year-old pay-TV service, in an attempt to move consumers toward upstart online TV service AT&T TV (formerly DirecTV Now). “To help our employees serve our existing customers, we’re no longer selling U-verse TV. Service for existing U-verse TV customers is not impacted,” AT&T … Continue reading “AT&T Stops Selling U-verse Pay-TV Service”
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Roku: Idle TV Sports Viewers Streaming More Movies, TV Shows
With professional (or any) sports on television an early victim of the coronavirus pandemic, new data from Roku suggests linear TV viewers suddenly denied access to sports of any kind have embraced streaming TV shows and movies more aggressively than other Roku subscribers. March 2020 Week 1 vs. March 2020 Week 3 NBA and NHL … Continue reading “Roku: Idle TV Sports Viewers Streaming More Movies, TV Shows”
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HBO Streaming 500 Hours of Free Content
As part of its #StayHomeBoxOffice coronavirus campaign, HBO April 2 announced it would stream multiple series, documentaries and moviesfor free on HBO Now and HBO Go beginning April 3. The WarnerMedia Entertainment subsidiary is joining other distributors and content holders rolling out free access to content to for millions of Americans (and non-subscribers) under government … Continue reading “HBO Streaming 500 Hours of Free Content”
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Weekly Unemployment Claims Double to Record 6.6 Million
In another stunning statistic due to the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, a record 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the week ended March 28, according to new data from the Department of Labor. The figure doubled the previous record of 3.3 million claims filed through March 21. The Labor … Continue reading “Weekly Unemployment Claims Double to Record 6.6 Million”
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Conviva: Global Streaming Video Up 20% During Pandemic
At a time when society has never been more digitally connected, countries around the globe are imploring their people to be socially distant. But in the age of connectedness, with options for news, entertainment, and friendships at the press of a button, the sacrifices are not nearly as harsh, according to new data from Conviva. … Continue reading “Conviva: Global Streaming Video Up 20% During Pandemic”
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AMC Networks Moves Up ‘Killing Eve’ Season Three Debut
AMC Networks has moved up the season three premiere of award-winning drama “Killing Eve” by two weeks to next April 12. All eight new episodes will be simulcast on BBC America and AMC. The third season continues the story of two women with brutal pasts, addicted to each other but now trying desperately to live … Continue reading “AMC Networks Moves Up ‘Killing Eve’ Season Three Debut”
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Netflix to Bow ‘Angry Birds’ Series Worldwide in 2021
The new animated series “Angry Birds: Summer Madness,” based on the world of the “Angry Birds” made famous by the game and movie series, will debut globally on Netflix starting in 2021. The 40, 11-minute episode series will be “taking its cue from the humor and tone of The Angry Birds Movie franchise while revealing a fresh new look,” … Continue reading “Netflix to Bow ‘Angry Birds’ Series Worldwide in 2021”
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Netflix Announces Unscripted Lineup, Including New Series From Marie Kondo
Netflix has announced new and returning unscripted shows. “Rhythm + Flow,” “The Circle” and “Love Is Blind” will all return with second seasons premiering in 2021, along with a new series from decluttering expert Marie Kondo (“Tidying Up With Marie Kondo”). “It’s been incredible to see Netflix members everywhere respond to the raw, authentic stories of real … Continue reading “Netflix Announces Unscripted Lineup, Including New Series From Marie Kondo”
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Shout! Factory March 17 Launches Streaming Channel TokuSHOUTsu on Pluto TV
Shout! Factory TV March 17 will launch a new linear streaming channel, TokuSHOUTsu, on AVOD service Pluto TV. The 24/7 channel explores the world of tokusatsu — the Japanese entertainment genre known for its unique special effects and epic battles. Appearing on Channel 681 in the Tech + Geek section, TokuSHOUTsu presents tokusatsu content not … Continue reading “Shout! Factory March 17 Launches Streaming Channel TokuSHOUTsu on Pluto TV”
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Netflix Announces Doc Slate Including Films on Jeffrey Epstein, David Attenborough
Netflix announced its upcoming slate of documentaries, including Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, a contemplation of the state of the planet with David Attenborough and a Sundance Award winner. More than 147 million households have chosen to watch at least one documentary on Netflix in the last year, according to the service. Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem … Continue reading “Netflix Announces Doc Slate Including Films on Jeffrey Epstein, David Attenborough”