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Are IPTV Services Legal? Should Cord Cutters Be Worried? We Explain…
It seems like you can’t go on social media without seeing a flood of ads promoting IPTV services. These services often promise thousands of channels including premium channels like HBO and Showtime for a crazy low price like $19.99. These ads have left many cord cutters to wonder if these deals are real and legal.…
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Get 3 Months of STARZ For Just $5 a Month (For a Limited Time)
Still, just thinking about getting STARZ? Right now for spring break, you can get Starz for just $5 a month for the first 3 months. This is a great deal on Starz that gives you access to a ton of great movies and original shows. You do need to hurry though as this is a…
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Univision Acquired by Investment Firm of Former Viacom Exec
Univision is being acquired by two investment firms, ForgeLight, founded by former Viacom CFO Wade Davis, and Searchlight Capital Partners. The two firms will work with the remaining shareholder, Televisa, which will keep its 36% stake in the company. Deadline reported that “the partners said they intend to build on Univision’s recent content and programming momentum…
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Disney Names Bob Chapek as Next CEO of Disney
Bob Chapek, formerly the head of Disney’s parks division, has been named the new CEO of Disney. He will replace Bob Iger in the role. The announcement was made today, February 25, and Chapek will be CEO effective immediately. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to assume the role of CEO of what I truly…
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Netflix Expands Anime Collection by Partnering with Six Creators for Originals
Netflix is building on its commitment to bringing more anime content to the platform by announcing today that it has partnered with six Japanese creators to develop original anime shows for the platform. Netfix says that the six creators CLAMP (Cardcaptor Sakura), Shin Kibayashi (The Kindaichi Case Files), Yasuo Ohtagaki (Mobile Suit Gundam: Thunderbolt), Otsuichi…
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Hulu Names Former CMO Kelly Campbell as New President
Hulu has named Kelly Campbell as the company’s new president. Hulu’s CEO, Randy Freer stepped down last month, following Disney taking control of the streaming service. In the new role, Campbell will work alongside Disney’s film and TV teams on bringing original programming to Hulu. Campbell will report to Kevin Mayer, chairman of direct-to-consumer at…
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Amazon’s Fire TV Recast OTA DVR is On Sale For Just $144.99
Have you been thinking about getting the Amazon Fire TV OTA DVR? Good news Amazon just put the Fire TV Recast DVR 500GB version for $144.99 typically $229.99. Or you can get the 4 tuner 1TB version for $209.99 down from $279.99.4 tuner 1TB version for $194.99 down from $279.99. The best part is Amazon…
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Comcast Has Purchased Free Streaming Service XUMO
Comcast has just acquired the free streaming service XUMO, giving Comcast a spot in the AVOD space. Comcast says that XUMO will continue to operate as an independent business inside of Comcast Cable. “The talented team at Xumo has created a successful, growing, and best-in-class set of streaming capabilities. We are excited for this team…
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How to Watch The NFL Combine on Roku, Fire TV, & Apple TV
The NFL Combine is almost here and the NFL Network and ESPN will have wall to wall coverage of every major college player hoping to be drafted. The good news is for cord cutters there are many great options to stream the 2020 NFL Combine without paying for cable TV. Here is how you can…
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Roku is Offering 3 Months of CBS All Access Free with Roku Players & Roku TVs
Roku has a great deal for cord cutters in need of a new streaming device. Right now, when you activate a new Roku streaming player, TV, or soundbar, you can get three months of CBS All Access for free. This offer applies to new Roku streaming players, Roku TVs, and Roku Smart Soundbars. The offer…
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Xbox One Update Makes the Console More Cord Cutting Friendly
The newest Xbox One dashboard update has rolled out with features that will not only improve gaming but could make the console better for streaming as well. All Xbox One consoles will get the update this week. The Verge reports that the update is available now and consoles will get the 10.0.18363.9135 update automatically. With…
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Crunchyroll Announces Eight Original Anime Series
Today, Crunchyroll announced eight new original anime series, spanning adventure, fantasy, romance, historical fiction, and more. The new series represent Crunchyroll’s commitment to bringing fun, new content to fans and promoting the global anime community by working with creators from around the world. “Since our launch in 2006, Crunchyroll has been at the forefront of…
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Vidgo Adds Chromecast and AirPlay Support & New Social Features
Today, Vidgo announced several new updates for iOS and Android. With the update, Vidgo has added Chromecast and Apple AirPlay support, allowing subscribers to cast Vidgo content from their phones. Vidgo launched with an emphasis on the Social TV feature. With Social TV, subscribers get an “immersive TV watching experience” that allows for real time…
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DISH & Sling TV Reach New a Deal With AMC
Today DISH and Sling TV announced a new carriage deal with AMC. This deal will keep AMC networks on Sling TV and DISH plus expands its distribution of AMC streaming services offered through both platforms. “We’re pleased to expand on our successful longtime partnership with DISH with the launch of our diverse portfolio of growing…
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WOW! Teams Up With Sling TV, fuboTV, Philo, & YouTube TV to Help Customers Cut The Cord
Today the internet service provider WOW! announced that they have teamed up with Sling TV, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV to help customers cut the cord. Now WOW! internet subscribers can select from a list of live TV streaming services to help them not only get internet but live streaming TV online. “WOW! has always…
