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Video: Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Pick a Budget Live TV Streaming Service
This week, we highlight four live TV streaming services with starting prices that place them in what we’re calling the Budget category. Some of these options offer base prices that place them well below the industry average of around $65 per month, which could make them great additions to a cord cutters library. But what…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: DISH Faces Off Against Sinclair, More Roku Originals Arrive, and More
This week, we learned of another carriage dispute, this time involving DISH, Sinclair, and more than 100 channels. Elsewhere, several streaming services announced their latest subscriber numbers, with some touting increases and others noting recent losses. Meanwhile, WarnerMedia continues to make deals that signal its intent to return to exclusive windows for movie theaters. Here’s…
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How to Stream All of the Friday the 13th Movies
The unluckiest day of the year is here and on this Friday the 13th, celebrate by watching one of the most-iconic slasher franchises in history. With 12 slashers to choose from, Friday the 13th is one of the highest-grossing horror franchises of all time. With an internet connection and a supported device, you can stream…
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HBO Max Will Roll Out New Upgraded App After User Complaints
HBO Max has seen your tweets about all the issues with its app design and wants you to know they’re going to fix it. Last month, AT&T reported a strong quarter for its streaming service, with HBO and HBO Max combined at 67.5 million subscribers at the end of Q2. In the company’s earnings report,…
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‘Manifest’ and ‘Virgin River’ Top Nielsen’s Top 10 List
Since NBC announced that “Manifest” was being canceled after three seasons, the series has seen a second wave of fans on Netflix. The loyal fanbase kept “Manifest” in the top spot of acquired content on Nielsen’s weekly top ten list again for the week of July 12-18. Fans have been rallying for the show to…
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Hulu With Live TV Lost 100,000 Subscribers in Q3
In Disney’s earnings report today, the company shared subscriber numbers for each of its streaming services, including both Hulu and Hulu with Live TV. While Hulu added subscribers and reached a total of 39.1 million subscribers by the end of the quarter, Hulu with Live TV dropped 100,00 subscribers and ended the quarter with 3.7…
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ESPN+ Reaches 14.9 Million Subscribers
In Disney’s Q3 earnings report today, the company shared subscriber numbers for each of its streaming services. ESPN+ reached 14.9 million subscribers, a 1.1 million increase for the quarter. The price of ESPN+ is going up tomorrow to $6.99/month or $69.99/year, up from $5.99/month and $59.99/year. During Disney’s last quarterly earnings call, Bob Chapek, Chief…
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Disney+ Reaches 116 Million Subscribers
Disney reported its Q3 financial results Thursday, announcing that Disney+ has reached 116 million paid subscribers as of the end of the quarter, nearly a 100% increase year over year. The average monthly revenue per paid subscriber for Disney+ decreased from $4.62 to $4.16 for the quarter “We ended the third quarter in a strong…
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Report: 38% of Movie Goers Plan to Stream New Releases at Home
It’s been an interesting year for streaming as Hollywood scrambled to find alternatives to theatrical releases for blockbuster films. Some releases (like James Bond) were postponed altogether, some opted for straight-to-streaming releases (Tom Hanks’ Greyhound), and others have split the difference with a hybrid, same-day theater/streaming premiere. But while pandemic restrictions have lightened to a…
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How to Watch the MLB Field of Dreams Game Without Cable on August 12
Tonight, history will be made with the first MLB game to be played in the state of Iowa. Inspired by the 1989 movie of the same name, the Field of Dreams Game was originally scheduled for 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic. Released in 1989, Field of Dreams is a sports fantasy drama…
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A New ‘Home Alone’ Movie is Coming to Disney+ This Holiday Season
Disney+ announced today that an all new “Home Alone” movie, “Home Sweet Home Alone,” will debut on the streaming service on November 12, 2021. In the movie, Max Mercer is a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays. So, when a married couple…
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How to Watch NFL Preseason Week 1 Without Cable
Preseason football for most of the National Football League has finally arrived. After being canceled last season due to the ongoing pandemic, this preseason will have a different look as there will only be 3 games since the regular season will have 17 games this year. Last week’s Hall of Fame Game was the official…
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Verizon Customers Can Get a Free Year of AMC+
Verizon is adding another streaming perk for some customers. The company announces today that new Fios home internet customers or customers who purchase a smartphone on a new line with select Verizon Unlimited plans can receive up to 12 months of AMC+ at no additional cost. Verizon currently has deals in place to offer some…
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Plex Introduces New ‘Super Sonic’ Music Feature
Today, Plex is introducing a new feature for Plex Pass users to enjoy their music collections in a new way. Super Sonic uses a unique music genome, custom built by the Plex team, just for music lovers. Here’s how Plex describes the new feature: Unlike other mixers, Super Sonic is based on sound, rather than…
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Plex Adds 3 New Channels to Its Free Streaming Lineup
Plex is expanding its free streaming channel lineup with the addition of three more channels today. Tune in to get global entertainment, take a peek into the lives of celebrities, and find your zen. New channels available on Plex today: MHz Now (US and Canada) MHz Now features scripted entertainment from more than 15 countries. The…
