Author: Jess Barnes
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YouTube TV Loses Newsy as Channel Ends Streaming on Live TV Streaming Services
Newsy, a channel focused on “concise, unbiased video news and analysis” will no longer be available on live TV streaming services including YouTube TV. The news doesn’t come as a surprise. In April, Newsy shared its plans for transitioning from an MVPD channel to over the air. “The MVPDs have exclusivity agreements in their cable…
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Roku Adds Apple TV+ Button to Remotes
Apple is taking a new approach to promoting its streaming service Apple TV+. Apple now has a channel shortcut button on Roku remotes, alongside Disney+, Netflix, and Hulu. The New York Post spotted the update to remotes on Roku’s website Wednesday morning with the featured image on the website showing the Roku Ultra with the…
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Weather Channel Plus Streaming Service Coming This Year
Allen Media Group announced today that a new streaming service, The Weather Channel Plus, will launch later this year. The service will cost $4.99/month and will feature over 50 news and entertainment channels. “The Weather Channel has been voted the most-trusted news brand in America for eleven consecutive years, and the fifth most-trusted brand in…
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What’s Coming to IMDb TV in July 2021
In July, Amazon’s free streaming service IMDb TV is adding dozens of new movies and two new TV shows to its lineup. Look for classic movies like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and La Bamba, along with new titles including the Bring It On series. IMDb TV is also premiering the original series Leverage:…
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Two New Channels are Now Streaming on Frndly TV with More to Come
Last month, Frndly TV announced that two new channels would be coming to the streaming service – Recipe.TV and Local Now. Recipe.TV is now streaming on Frndly, along with another new channel, getTV. Local Now is still labeled “coming soon” on the app. Recipe.TV focuses on the culinary world, featuring international locations and the world’s…
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Last Chance: Get a 30 Day Free Trial of Showtime, Then 3 Months at $4.99/Month
Showtime has an offer for new subscribers to check out original series, featured movies, and sports for free. Right now, you can sign up for a 30 day free trial, followed by three discounted months at $4.99/month. This deal ends tonight, so act fast to start streaming Showtime for free. Go to the Showtime website…
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A Marvel Themed Simpsons Episode is Coming to Disney+
Disney+ announced today a new short from “The Simpsons” titled “The Good, The Bart, and The Loki” that will premiere on July 7. In the short, Loki is banished from Asgard once again and must face his toughest opponents yet: the Simpsons and Springfield’s mightiest heroes. The God of Mischief teams up with Bart Simpson…
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HBO Max Launches in Latin America with a 50% Off Deal
Today, HBO Max begins its global expansion by rolling out to 39 territories in Latin America and the Caribbean. Plans for the area include a commitment to producing 100 local originals in Latin America over the next two years, in addition to the current HBO Max lineup. The streaming service also plans to stream matches…
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YouTube TV Adds Law & Crime as an Add-On Channel
Law & Crime, a channel for staying up to date on live trials and true crime, is now available as an add-on on YouTube TV. Law & Crime gives viewers an inside look at high profile cases with multiple trials aired daily. The channel also offers original programming including “Brian Ross Investigates,” hosted by former…
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The Next Roku Original is a 10 Minute Talk Show with Demi Lovato
Roku announced today that “The Demi Lovato Show” will premiere on The Roku Channel on July 30. The show was originally set to debut on Quibi with the working title “Pillow Talk with Demi Lovato.” Each episode of the show will be 10 minutes long and will feature a special guest. The show will focus…