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AT&T and TPG to Launch ‘New DIRECTV’ Including DIRECTV, AT&T TV & U-verse
Ahead of an investor call Thursday afternoon, AT&T and TPG announced a definitive agreement to establish a new company named New DIRECTV that will run AT&T’s video business which includes DIRECTV, AT&T TV and U-verse video services. The news comes just after reports of the two companies nearing a deal earlier this week, with sources…
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Hulu Announces Premiere Dates for ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K’ & More
During today’s TCA Press Tour, Hulu presented a lineup of upcoming original programming coming to the streaming service. Hulu also announced an original series order for ‘Iron Mike’ from the team behind ‘I, Tonya,’ and an early third season renewal for ‘Animaniacs.’ “With returning seasons of award-winning comedies and dramas, Hulu’s 2021 slate of Original…
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Disney+ Series Premiere Dates for ‘Loki,’ ‘Monsters at Work,’ ‘The Mighty Ducks’ & More
Disney has shared its schedule for some big releases in the coming months, including the premiere of “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” on March 19 and the new Star Wars series “The Bad Batch” on May 4. Check out the full list of upcoming premiere dates, below. March 2021 The Falcon and The Winter…
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All of the Original Content Coming to Paramount+
Paramount+ is launching with 30,000 episodes and 2,500 movies, along with live sports and 24/7 news coverage. 50 exclusive original series across scripted dramas, kids and family, reality, comedy, music, sports, news and documentaries that are set to premiere on the service in the next two years, including 36 arriving in 2021. Here are the…
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Paramount+ Will Cost at $4.99 With Ads, $9.99 Without Ads
During today’s streaming event, ViacomCBS finally answered a question we’ve all been asking since the rebranding was announced: how much will Paramount+ cost? A subscription will cost $4.99 with ads or $9.99 without ads. However, there are a few things to note about the new pricing. First up, the $4.99 price point is lower than…
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Pluto TV Will Launch an MLB Channel on March 2
During today’s ViacomCBS streaming event, the company shared an announcement that Pluto TV will launch a new channel in partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), featuring classic and iconic games and highlights. The channel will be available on the free streaming service on March 2. MLB Channel will include a variety of curated content. Programming…
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Paramount+ Will Have 30,000+ Episodes at Launch, 36 Original Series This Year
During today’s streaming event, ViacomCBS shared more details about the upcoming rebranding of CBS All Access to Paramount+. Here’s what we’re learning about the streaming service. ViacomCBS’ Shari Redstone said “This is not your father’s Viacom, and it’s not my father’s either. This is a Viacom that’s been reimagined for a new kind of marketplace…
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CBS All Access and Showtime Subscriptions Up 71% Ahead of Paramount+ Launch
In today’s Q4 earnings report, ViacomCBS shared growth across its streaming service portfolio, including an 80% increase in monthly active users for the free streaming service Pluto TV and a 71% increase year over year for CBS All Access and Showtime. CBS All Access will rebrand as Paramount+ next week in the US and Latin…
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Pluto TV Reaches 43 Million Monthly Active Users Globally
ViacomCBS reported its Q4 earnings today, showing growth across its streaming assets. Pluto TV, the company’s free streaming service, has reached 43 million monthly active users globally, an 80% increase year over year. Domestically, Pluto TV saw 30.1 million monthly active users, a 34% increase year over year. ViacomCBS reports that user engagement for the…
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IMDb TV is Now Available on Chromecast with Google TV
IMDb TV announced today that the app is now available on Chromecast with Google TV, along with other Android TV OS devices. IMDb TV is free, with no subscription required. The launch of IMDb TV on Chromecast follows its recent launches on Roku, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Sony Android TV. Additional…