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Redbox Adds Crackle to Its Free Streaming Lineup
Redbox has added content from Crackle, a free streaming service from Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, to its own Free Live TV streaming service. The new channel will offer shows and movies from the service including Cold Blood, Crown Vic, Grand Isle, Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story, and Playing With Power: The Nintendo Story among many…
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Peacock Will Stream Cycling, Starting with Tour de France
Peacock has announced that it will be the new streaming home of cycling programming previously found on NBC Sports Gold’s “Cycling Pass.” Coverage on the streaming service will start with the first stage of the 108th Tour de France from Brest, France, beginning on June 26th, 2021, and will include live coverage along with on-demand…
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James Bond Films Will Still Hit Theaters First, Producers Say
With Amazon making its acquisition of MGM official with an announcement earlier today, fans of the James Bond franchise wondered if future films would go straight to Amazon Prime Video. The producers of the films say going straight to streaming isn’t the plan for 007. “We are committed to continuing to make James Bond films…
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Hulu Announces Lineup of Originals for Summer
Hulu is celebrating summer with a slate of new titles including films, documentaries, series, and kids’ programming. The new titles include a discussion with Paul McCartney; the season finale of one of Hulu’s biggest hits, “The Handmaid’s Tale;” and Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez getting caught up in a murder mystery. The premieres…
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Amazon to Acquire MGM for $8.45 Billion
Amazon and MGM announced this morning that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Amazon will pay $8.45 billion for MGM in the deal. Amazon had reportedly been showing interest in MGM since at least the beginning of this year, according to sources from both companies, as reported by Wall Street Journal. Last week,…
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Apple TV App for Xbox Gets Dolby Vision Support
Dolby Vision will be enabled on the Apple TV app for Xbox this week. The company shared the update in a blog post this week. “Combined with the immersive audio of Dolby Atmos, you’ll be able to see and hear what you’ve been missing for a premium experience like no other,” the post says. “Unlock…
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Philo is Raising Its Price to $25 Per Month
Philo is raising its monthly subscription price to $25 per month, up from $20, with its first price hike since launching in 2017. Beginning June 8, new subscribers will pay $25 per month. Current Philo subscribers will keep their current package and their monthly price of $20 won’t change. You can sign up for Philo…
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Sling TV Launches New Sling App With Updated Look & Improved Features
After notifying subscribers of upcoming updates last week, Sling TV announced today the all new Sling TV experience, starting with Amazon Fire TV. The update includes a new app, launching in beta, with a new interface and user experience. “When we began the process of reimagining the app, we started with the customer. After immense…
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Save 20% on Plex Pass for Geek Pride Day (Limited Time Deal)
Geek Pride Day is celebrated around the world on May 25 and is a day “for recognizing all the ways that we are uniquely geek.” To celebrate, Plex is offering 20% off of annual and lifetime Plex Passes for 24 hours. Click here to get the deal Use code MEDIAGEEK at checkout Save 20% on Annual…
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Amazon and MGM Are Close to Making a Deal
Last week, we heard reports that Amazon had made a $9 billion offer to acquire MGM. Today, The Wall Street Journal reports that the two companies are closing in on a deal, and “an agreement could be announced as early as this week,” according to WSJ sources. If the deal goes through, Amazon would acquire…