-
YouTube TV vs. fuboTV: Which is Right for You?
fuboTV and YouTube TV are two of the most popular live TV streaming services for cord cutters. While fuboTV is well known as a popular option for sports fans, YouTube has features like an unlimited DVR that viewers love. In this post, we’re breaking down the differences between these two services, to help you decide…
-
Netflix’s ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ Viewership Grew by Nearly 130% This Week
Streaming viewers are clearly feeling the Halloween spirit, as Netflix’s new series The Haunting of Bly Manor‘s demand grew by 128% compared to the previous seven days. According to data from Parrot Analytics, The Haunting of Hill House sequel is at the top out of 100 digital originals only available on streaming platforms with the…
-
Disney+ Adds Collection With all ‘The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror Episodes
Disney+ is home to 30 seasons of The Simpsons, including the yearly, Halloween themed episodes. But up until now, you’d have to search through all 600 episodes to find the Halloween Specials. Now, Disney+ has launched a collection of all Treehouse of Horror episodes so you can find them all just a click away. The…
-
Weekend Wrap-Up: Netflix Drops Free Trials, Disney Makes Streaming Moves & More
While taking breaks from buying Echo Dots with Baby Yoda stands and rounding up 4K TV deals on Prime Day, we covered news this week about Disney’s restructuring, cable dying more quickly than we realized, and AT&T potentially taking a huge hit in a sale of DirecTV. Here’s what’s new in the world of cord…
-
Food Network Kitchen, Kelloggs, and Fire TV Launch Stream it Forward Campaign
In honor of World Food Day, Amazon has teamed up with Kelloggs and Food Network Kitchen to launch a campaign where viewers can help raise money for charity just by watching cooking shows. Starting today, October 16 through November 1, $1 will be donated to Feeding America, up to $50,000, for every hour of cooking…
-
‘Hocus Pocus’ is the Top Selling DVD & Blu Ray in the US for 2 Weeks in a Row
Oh look, another glorious morning for Hocus Pocus sitting on top of the country’s disc sales charts. The 1993 Disney film has been number one on the NPD VideoScan First Alert chart for two weeks now, a list that tracks combined DVD and Blu-ray disc sales. Hocus Pocus has historically ranked in the top five…
-
Netflix ‘Ratched’ Was Most Popular Original Premiere of the Year
Netflix shared on social media today that Ratched was streamed by 48 million people in the 28 days since the series premiered, making it the biggest original season one of 2020. Ratched premiered on the streaming service in September. The series, based on the character from Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s…
-
10 Not-So-Scary Halloween Movies for Kids
Scary movies are a traditional Halloween pastime but with kids, it can sometimes be hard to find age appropriate movies to get you in the Halloween spirit. So, we have put together a list of 10 not so scary movies and shows that can get the whole family ready for spooky season. Halloweentown (1-4) Good…
-
5 Cord Cutting Deals You Can Still Get on Amazon Today: TiVo Stream 4K, ClearStream Antenna, & More
Some post-Prime Day deals are still active. If you’re getting a head start on your holiday shopping, here are a few cord cutter friendly deals that you can still get on Amazon. Note: deals and prices change frequently on Amazon. These prices were accurate at the time of posting. TV sales were a major…
-
Disney+ Updates Its Disclaimers on Potentially Problematic Content
Disney+ is adding to its disclaimers shown before some movies that could be seen as culturally insensitive. Titles with the new warning include Peter Pan, Dumbo, Aristocats, and Lady and the Tramp. When Disney+ launched in November 2019, it included disclaimers on content for everything from cultural insensitivity to smoking to “mischievous behavior.” For example,…
-
Sony is Rolling out the Apple TV App on Select Smart TVs
The Apple TV app is now coming to Sony TVs. The software is rolling out on Sony’s lineup of Android Smart TVs starting with the X900H, with plans to add it to more models before the end of this year, including select 2018 through 2020 TVs. Now users will be able to access Apple TV+…
-
DistroTV Adds Hollywire to Its Channel Lineup
The free streaming service DistroTV is expanding its channel library with the addition of Hollywire, a leading celebrity news outlet with 24/7 programming. The network covers red carpets, music festivals, celebrity events and more. DistroTV will broadcast live shows from Hollywire Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 12-1 PM PST. “Around the globe, fans are eager for…
-
Will DirecTV and Dish Merge? DOJ Says No
DirecTV and Dish will not be merging any time soon, a new report shows. In August, we reported that AT&T was once again looking at options for selling DirecTV in an effort to offload debt. This week, The New York Post shared an update on the potential sale, noting that AT&T stands to lose billions…
-
Hulu with Live Could Lose Nexstar Owned Local Channels Tonight
Update: While Hulu has lost local affiliate ABC affiliate networks in some markets, those channels have been replaced with a national ABC feed, giving viewers continued access to ABC programming. Hulu with Live could lose Nexstar owned local channels as soon as tonight, the broadcast television group warns customers. Nexstar owns and operates a total…
-
Frozen Fan Fest will Feature First Look at ‘Once Upon a Snowman’ Trailer and More
Disney’s ‘Frozen Fan Fest’ is back for 2020. This year’s festival will give fans of all ages a virtual playdate, as well as a first look at the new trailer for Once Upon a Snowman which will premiere on Disney+ October 23. Frozen Fan Fest kicks off Monday October 23 with Frozen Fashion week with…
