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WarnerMedia and Discovery Merger Now Expected to Close This Spring
Things are heating up with AT&Ts pending merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery. The $43-billion deal was supposed to close halfway through 2022, but now has been moved up to Q2 according to information shared on Wednesday’s earnings call. “We’re encouraged with how the process for the WarnerMedia deal is progressing,” said AT&T CEO John Stankey…
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Plex Adds 10 New Live Channels to Its Free Streaming Service
Plex is growing its channel lineup again this month with the addition of 10 new channels. Viewers can now catch westerns, true crime, global news, and more on Plex’s free streaming platform. The new channels now available on Plex include: Wanted: Dead or Alive (Available in the US)A Civil War veteran with a sawed-off rifle as…
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Disney+ Set to Launch in Over 40 New Countries This Year
Disney+ is making big moves in 2022. The streamer announced Wednesday that it is expanding its global reach by launching in 42 new countries and 11 territories this summer. Disney+ is currently available in 18 countries, so this new launch will bring the count to 60 countries in total. Disney+ first launched on Nov. 19, 2019…
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HBO Max Could Benefit From Netflix’s Price Hike, AT&T CEO Says
During the AT&T Q4 earnings call Wednesday, CEO John Stankey shared his thoughts on recent streaming price hikes and where HBO Max stands today. HBO and HBO Max reached a combined 73.8 million global subscribers, beating the company’s target of 70 to 73 million subscribers, which we first learned earlier this month. WarnerMedia noted its decision…
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ATSC 3.0 Launches in Green Bay
NextGen TV has launched in Green Bay, WI, with five stations now broadcasting with the NextGen TV transmissions standard. The stations include: WBAY-TV (ABC), WFRV-TV (CBS), WLUK-TV (FOX), WGBA-TV (NBC) and WCWF (CW). The participating station has cooperated to ensure that current programming remains available to all viewers, regardless of whether their television service is provided…
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How to Watch PGA Tour: Farmers Insurance Open Without Cable on January 26
The PGA Tour continues with the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course. The four day tournament is part of the “West Coast Swing” and was established in 1952. Defending champion Patrick Reed returns to compete against a crowded field that feature Bryson DeChambeau, Rickie Fowler, Billy Horschel, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Hideki…
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Fan-Favorite ‘Agatha Raisin’ Returns to Acorn TV with Season 4 in February
AMC’s British-centered streaming service Acorn TV is ready to debut season 4 of its beloved Original series Agatha Raisin next month. Season 4 will premiere a two-part mystery weekly beginning on Monday, February 7, exclusively on Acorn TV. This season Agatha (Ashley Jensen, Catastrophe, Ugly Betty) will find herself as a suspect on a murderous beach holiday, help Wilkes…
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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 4 and More Coming to Paramount+ in February 2022
The February programming slate is ready to go at Paramount+, with new Originals, Library Shows, and Sports all coming your way. Highlights include Season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery returning with all-new episodes, and the exclusive streaming of Wasteland, a CBSN documentary series that examines the terrible impact waste and garbage are having on America’s…
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Report: HBO Max Gained 2% Marketshare With Netflix Down 2% in Q4 2021
The gap continues to narrow between the big original streaming services and popular newcomers like HBO Max and Disney+. A new report from JustWatch reveals Q4 2021 data on each streaming service’s marketshare, and the findings show which platforms ended the year on a high note. According to the data, HBO Max saw the most…
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Amazon Prime Video is the Fastest-Growing Streaming Service in the UK
Amazon’s streaming platform Prime Video is on a roll in the UK. In fact, Prime Video is the fastest-growing streaming service in the UK according to new research by Kantar. The data shows that Prime Video gained about 700k new subscribers between October-December 2021, making up about 45% of all new subscribers during that timeframe.…
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Last Chance: Get HBO Max for Just $7.99/Month for Your First Year
HBO Max is offering 20% off its monthly subscription price now, bringing the price down to just $7.99 per month (normally $9.99) with ads or $11.99 per month (normally $14.99) without ads. With HBO Max, you’ll be able to stream all of the popular shows like The Peacemaker, (check out John Cena’s epic dance moves in…
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Report: Streaming Services Spent $303.6 Million on Advertising During NFL Telecasts
In a year that saw the NFL secure its first all-digital package, streaming companies have spent $303.6 million in advertising during the 2021 NFL season and Super Wildcard Weekend, according to new data by iSpot.TV, which was reported by Sports Business Journal. As an industry, streaming spent the fifth-most, which is a fifth of what…
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Survey: Viewers Don’t Seem to Mind Ads on Discovery+ Compared to Other Services
While sitting through ads during your favorite show might be a little annoying, a new survey shows that viewers don’t mind watching ads so much as long as they’re relevant. Hub recently released part II of its “TV Advertising: Fact vs. Fiction” study, and the findings show that although the ad-supported tier of Discovery+ was…
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What’s Coming to Netflix, Hulu & Amazon Prime Video the Week of January 24, 2022
This week, catch the series premiere of ABCs Promised Land on Hulu with Live TV Monday night or catch it on-demand the following day. The new series, set in California’s Sonoma Valley region, follows the drama of two families vying for wealth and power. Netflix is debuting documentaries, cartoons, series, and movies this week. Check…
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How to Watch #13 Texas Tech at #5 Kansas on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on January 24
A big-time matchup in the Big 12 will take place tonight between two top 15 college basketball teams. The #13 Texas Tech Red Raiders travel to Allen Fieldhouse to take on #8 Kansas Jayhawks in a primetime contest. Both teams have 5 wins in the Big 12 and will be looking to stay afloat in…
