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Netflix’s ‘Away’ Canceled After One Season
Netflix has canceled its original series Away before giving it a shot at a second season. The space drama starring Hilary Swank apparently just wasn’t cutting it, despite it being on Netflix’s own top ten list at one point, and even ranking No. 2 on the Nielsen ratings for the first week after its release…
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Analyst: The Number of OTT Services in the US Has More Than Doubled Since 2014
New research from Parks Associates shows that there are now close to 300 OTT video services in the United States, more than double the number that existed in 2014. Notable launches from this year include HBO Max, Peacock, and Quibi. The OTT Video Market Tracker study also shows that fewer services are shutting down this…
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Quibi is Now Available on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV
Earlier this year we reported that the mobile-only streamer Quibi had an app in the works for Amazon Fire TV. Now Quibi has launched on select smart TVs including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV. This just leaves out Roku and other smart TVs for the moment. This move is the latest in…
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WarnerMedia Launches New Streaming Service ‘Ride’ to Watch in the Car
WarnerMedia is making it easier for parents to keep kids entertained during long car rides, with the launch of a video services called WarnerMedia Ride. The service will be available for smartphones and tablets that connect to AT&T WiFi hotspots in cars, at no extra cost. Content on WarnerMedia Ride will include news and sports…
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Peacock Launches Election Section with News, Documentaries & Entertainment
Peacock is gearing up for the 2020 election with a new hub under the Vote tab. The new section provides easy access to live coverage, on-demand content, and channels, including a new, exclusive news commentary channel, The Choice. “We know the upcoming election is top of mind for viewers, so this destination makes content even…
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Pluto TV CEO Will Head ViacomCBS Streaming, Including Paramount Plus
ViacomCBS is restructuring its streaming business, naming Tom Ryan, CEO of Pluto TV, president and CEO of ViacomCBS Streaming. In the new role, Ryan will oversee CBS All Access which will rebrand to Paramount Plus in 2021, along with the company’s free streaming service Pluto TV. Ryan will replace Marc DeBevoise as he steps down…
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Here’s What’s New on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video the Week of October 19, 2020
If you’re a fan of the cult-favorite Unsolved Mysteries, you’ll be excited to hear that Season 2 is now on Netflix as of today. The streamer also has some more new originals premiering later this week, including the eery Rebecca starring Armie Hammer, Lily James, and Kristin Scott Thomas. Amazon Prime is a little sparse…
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Facebook Watch Introduces New Way to Follow by Topic
Today Facebook announced a new way to find and discover videos you’ll love on Watch. In addition to following your favorite Pages and Profiles, Facebook Watch now allows you to follow Topics. “Topics let you personalize the videos that show up in your feed so it’s tailored to what you care about. You can find…
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Deal Alert: Save $50 on the Tablo Dual Lite DVR
The Tablo Dual Lite DVR is on sale right now for $99.99, down from $149.99 at Best Buy and Amazon. Looking for more storage? You can also get the Tablo Dual 128 GB DVR on sale for $139.99, down from $169.99 on the Tablo website. Tablo Dual Lite DVR Features: Tablo OTA DVR: Browse, record,…
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Apple TV+ Will be Home to New and Classic Peanuts Content
Apple TV+ announced a deal with WildBrain, along with Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions to bring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang to the streaming service. That includes a second season for the Apple TV+ original Snoopy in Space along with brand new specials for Mother’s Day, Earth Day…
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Apple Launches 24 Hour Apple Music TV App
This morning Apple launched a new app called Apple Music TV, a 24-hour live stream of music videos, live shows, and other music-related content. The app will also feature “exclusive new music videos and premiers, specially curated music video blocks, and live shows and events as well as chart countdowns and guests,” according to an…
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Study: HBO Max and Peacock are Reaching Different Age Groups
A new study shows that, as competition within the streaming industry continues to grow, the new service streamers choose likely depends on their age. A report from Ampere Analysis looked at two of the newest streaming services, HBO Max and Peacock, to find out which demographics are drawn to the content delivered by each service.…
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Analyst: Viewers Could “Finish” Netflix Before New Content Can be Produced
The overwhelming surge in media consumption this year has made 2020 a record-breaking year for Netflix. The streamer added more than 10 million new subscribers in Q2, bringing its overall subscriber count to over 190 million. But analysts say the rest of the year isn’t looking as promising. The coronavirus causing a huge delay in…
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Here’s What’s on Tubi for Free in November 2020
It’s time for a round up of everything coming to Tubi in November, and this month won’t disappoint. The free streaming service is adding a whole list of new movies in every category along with plenty of shows. Most of them are classics like the 2005 dystopian political action film V for Vendetta, the sports…
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HDHomeRun’s Kickstarter ATSC 3.0 Tuners Have Shipped, Pre-Orders Now Open for Everyone
Those who took part in HDHomeRun’s Kickstarter for the new HDHomeRun QUATRO 4K (HDHR5-4K)with ATSC 3.0 support are starting to receive their devices. HDHomeRun says all units have been shipped. The Kickstarter started in April. Those who pledged $199 or more for the campaign made it onto the list for the first shipment of the device which…
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