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Sony and GSN Launch Two New Game Show Channels on XUMO
Xumo is expanding its game show offerings with two new free channels. The new channels are ‘Game Show Central,’ Game Show Network’s own digital ad-supported network, and Sony Pictures Television’s ‘Sony Canal Competencias,’ a free, ad-supported TV destination for Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. Game Show Central is a channel of engaging and fun game show content…
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Hulu is Investing in Unscripted Originals
Hulu is making moves to add more unscripted original content to its lineup. Business Insider reported Wednesday morning that sources in the entertainment industry have been seeing Hulu hearing pitches for unscripted content across a wide variety of genres. Hulu has already found huge success in original content including “Handmaid’s Tale,” a viewer favorite. Subscribers…
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Crackle Announces Big Updates and New AVOD Network Launching in 2021
Crackle is making some big announcements at the virtual 2021 NewFronts event. The free, ad-supported streaming service Crackle Plus will relaunch later this year with a new redesigned user interface for TVs and smartphones making it even easier for viewers to find content suited for them. Smartphone users will also be asked to sign in…
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Nearly 8 in 10 TV Consumers Now Use a Streaming Service
The Covid-19 pandemic catapulted an already-on-the-rise streaming landscape into new heights in 2020. Now in 2021, streaming popularity continues to grow with overall streaming viewing time up 36% during Q1. With new generations rising and even the older ones adopting digital options, close to 8 in 10 TV consumers now use a streaming TV service,…
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Crackle’s May Lineup Includes Season 2 of Original ‘Going From Broke’
May is bringing in new titles to the free streaming service Crackle, including the second season of Ashton Kutcher’s Going From Broke. There are also new channels to check out that are full of action, suspense, family-friendly movies, and ones to watch with mom on Mother’s Day. Plus Crackle is available on Amazon FireTV, RokuTV,…
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Get Star Wars Movies on 4K Blu-ray On Sale for Just $16.99 Today
May the 4th is always a great day for Star Wars fans to save on franchise-themed merchandise and more. This year is no different, and Amazon has every Star Wars film on 4K Blu-ray on sale for just $16.99. That’s a huge saving as most of the movies normally retail for $40 each. There’s still…
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YouTube Will Premiere Original Content from Will Smith, Alicia Keys & More
YouTube is moving away from scripted series and toward unscripted content with its latest lineup of original programming. The platform made the announcement during the 2021 Brandcast Delivered event. During the event, in an effort to lure in advertisers, YouTube said it is the #1 ad-supported streaming service and makes up 40% of total watch…
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Vizio SmartCast Adds 10 Free Lifestyle Channels
VIZIO is expanding its digital offering with 10 new Lifestyle channels available to SmartCast viewers for free. Now, SmartCasts millions of monthly users can enjoy even more free, ad-supported content from channels like QVC, HSN, People TV, The Jack Hanna Channel, and more. VIZIO SmartCast continues to increase in popularity as more people opt for…
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Hulu Reaches Agreement with Discovery to Keep Channels on Hulu with Live
Discovery and Hulu have come to an agreement on terms for keeping Discovery owned channels on Hulu’s live TV lineup after reports last week that the channels would be removed from the streaming service. While the deal will keep the live channels on Hulu with Live, on demand content will be leaving the service, Bloomberg…
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Gray Television Acquires 17 Meredith Local Channels for $2.7 Billion
Gray Television announced Monday that it has acquired Meredith’s Local Media Group. The deal for 17 stations cost Gray $2.7 billion. WGCL (CBS) / WPCH (Independent), Atlanta, Georgia (DMA 7) KPHO (CBS) / KTVK (Independent), Phoenix, Arizona (DMA 11) KPTV (FOX) / KPDX (MyNetwork), Portland, Oregon (DMA 21) KMOV (CBS), St. Louis, Missouri (DMA 23)…
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FilmRise is Launching a New Classic TV Channel and App
FilmRise announced today that it will launch a FilmRise Classic TV AVOD channel and app with a new licensing deal for several popular classic TV titles. “These programs continue to resonate with audiences from generation to generation. They have stood the test of time and have become the foundation for the sitcoms that are created…
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Disney+ Celebrates May The 4th with New Star Wars Content
Disney+ is celebrating May the 4th Be With You day to the fullest. The streamer is taking advantage of the day to release new Star Wars content (as one does), with its brand new original animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch dropping on Tuesday with new episodes rolling out weekly. Plus there’s a collection…
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Here’s Everything New on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video the Week of May 3, 2021
Yay for May! As usual, these streaming services frontloaded the month with all their reruns and classic movies, so there is already plenty to watch. This week sees a slow drip of new content, starting with a chilling new arrival on Netflix. The Clovehitch Killer is the must-watch movie if you’re in the mood to…
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How to Watch MLB Games the Week of May 3, 2021
Week 6 of the 2021 MLB regular season starts today with a loaded lineup of nationally televised games. ESPN, ESPN+, MLBN, FS1, and YouTube will be the home of this week’s national games, with various regional sports networks providing the local broadcasts. Fans will be back in attendance throughout the league; however, cord cutters can…
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Fubo Sports Network is Launching a Branded Content Studio
Today at 2021 IAB NewFronts Fubo announced the launch of its new branded content studio where advertisers can partner with the SVOD service to create custom original content to air on Fubo Sports Network. Additionally, Fubo will announce new original programming coming to Fubo Sports Network, including Getcha Popcorn Ready, a podcast-turned-TV show hosted by…
