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Disney Fight Escalates With Activist Investor and Ex-CFO Nominated to the Board
Walt Disney has been under pressure from activist investor Nelson Peltz, CEO of Trian Partners, to shake things up, and now Peltz is looking to take more of a direct hand. Trian, a major shareholder in Disney, nominated Peltz and former Disney Chief Financial Officer James Rasulo to serve as directors on the company’s board.…
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The U.S. Is Getting Closer to 100% of Households Having Internet Service
The digital divide is starting to close, with the percentage of U.S. households with internet access growing. According to a new consumer data survey from Leichtman Research Group, 92% of U.S. households get internet service at home. This is an increase from 83% of households in 2018, and 76% of households in 2008. Broadband makes…
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‘Deadpool 3’ Tops Fandango’s Franchise-Heavy List of Anticipated Films for 2024
Deadpool 3 is the film audiences most look forward to seeing on the big screen next year, according to Fandango’s 2024 Most Anticipated Movies Survey. 2024 is shaping up to be a year where big franchises get updates, including Beetlejuice 2, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Dune: Part Two, Venom 3, Despicable Me 4, and Inside Out…
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Grey’s Anatomy Will Stream All Seasons on the New Hulu-Disney App
Grey’s Anatomy fans can now watch all 19 seasons of the Emmy award-winning — and longest running — medical drama on the upcoming Disney-Hulu app. The newly merged platform’s app is still in beta and set to launch in March 2024. The 20th season of Grey’s Anatomy will also premiere next year. Disney’s streaming service,…
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Amazon’s New Internet Service Successfully Tests 100 Gbps Speeds Using Lasers
Today, Amazon announced it has successfully tested 100 Gbps internet between satellites as part of its new internet service for homes and businesses. To achieve these speeds, Amazon is using lasers to transmit the data between satellites. These speeds will allow the satellites to share massive amounts of data between satellites and down to ground…
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Deal Alert! Acer Chromebook 14″ With Tough Screen Is Just $379.99! With 10 Horus of Battery Life & 8 GB of RAM
Looking for a cheap but powerful Chromebook with 10 hours of battery life and 8 GB of RAM? Currently, Acer has its 14″ Chromebook on sale for $110 off the list price. With this Chromebook, you can do work in Google Docs and stream many popular services like YouTube and Netflix. You can find this…
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How to Watch the Saturday Night Live Christmas Special 2023 on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More on December 14
It’s a yearly tradition for NBC. Get ready to catch “A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special” on Thursday, December 14 at 8 EST on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock. This special features memorable Christmas-themed sketches from SNL’s history. Catch the encore streaming the next day on Peacock, featuring some truly unforgettable SNL…
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How to Watch the CMA Country Christmas 2023 on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit with the “CMA Country Christmas” airing on Thursday, December 14, from 8:00-9:02 p.m. EST on ABC, and available the next day on Hulu and Disney+. This beloved 14th annual Christmas special combines classic holiday favorites with original songs, inviting viewers to relax and celebrate the season’s…
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MeTV Will Host a Marathon of Classic TV Finales On New Year’s Eve
MeTV, the classic television network, bids farewell to 2023 with a tribute to the season finales and final episodes of memorable TV shows such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Brady Bunch, and The Beverly Hillbillies. The Last on the Last airs on the MeTV Network starting on Sunday, December 31 at 12:00 p.m. ET…
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Amazon Quietly Launched an Alexa Feature That Asks You Random Questions
Has your Echo Show ever randomly asked you whether you prefer summer or winter? Or ketchup vs. mayo? The questions show up as two images on the smart display that you have to decide between. Answer it, and you get the results from everyone else that participated. Don’t worry, it’s not a sinister plan to…
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Disney Will Now Use Hulu to Promote Disney+ Shows, After Taking Full Control
Walt Disney has already started merging Hulu content into Disney+, but with the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians, it appears the crossover is going both ways. Hulu said on Wednesday that the premiere episode of the show, based on the popular series of young adult books from Rick Riordan, would air concurrently on Disney+…
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Showtime Anytime is Shutting Down Tomorrow After Paramount+ Merger
Lat month, Paramount started to inform Showtime customers who pay through a TV provider that the Showtime Anytime app will be shutting down tomorrow December 14, 2023. Customers’ subscriptions to Showtime through a TV provider will continue, but going forward, you will need to watch your Showtime content through your TV provider. This all comes…
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One More Cable TV Company Announces They Will Shut Down TV Service in 2024 Because “It Just Doesn’t Make Sense Anymore”
KPU, a small cable TV company in Alaska, recently announced that it will be shutting down its TV service in 2024. Ketchikan, Alaska, will no longer have cable TV service because the only other option in town shut down a few years ago. Ketchikan was the first town in Alaska with cable TV and in…
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The ‘Triple Play’ Bundle For Phone, Cable TV, and Internet is Slowly Dying
The “triple play” bundle of fixed services that included phone, television, and internet service was once a staple of homes, with cable TV and telecom providers pushing to sign up for their package of services. But as a result of cord cutting, it’s expected to see a steady decline over the next several years. The…
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MLB Says It Believes Bally Sports Will Shut Down in 2024
This Friday, December 15, 2023, is an important day for Bally Sports, as a judge will hear arguments about the future of the embattled regional spots network. One of these issues is the MLB’s request to be paid in full by Bally Sports or terminate their TV contract. MLB said in a filing submitted on…
