Author: Jess Barnes
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Disney+ and ESPN+ Will Show Starz Ads After Disney Buys Back Rights to Disney Movies
Disney is running into some trouble with previous licensing deals which would give other networks and streaming services rights to Disney films that would then need to be removed from Disney+. In an effort to maintain rights to some of their films, Disney has reportedly made a deal with Starz. The deal would allow Disney…
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The Free Streaming Service XUMO Adds Five New Channels
XUMO TV has added even more free content that viewers can watch without a subscription. Here are the five new channels you can watch online or with the XUMO app. Sterling Drama (Channel 260) Tune into this new channel to watch dramas from the UK, including Prisoner’s Wives, Murphy’s Law, and Hamish Macbeth. Atmosphere TV…
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Netflix is Ending Support for Older Roku Players, Vizio TVs, & Now Samsung Smart TVs
Recently, we’ve shared news that Netflix is ending support for older Vizio TVs and older Roku players. Now, we can add some Samsung smart TVs to the list of devices that will no longer have Netflix support. A notice on the Samsung website is letting Samsung TV users know that at the end of this…
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Verizon’s Visible Introduces Party Pay with Group Discounts With Unlimited Data Starting at Just $25 a Month
Visible has announced the launch of Party Pay, a new way to manage your phone plan with friends and family with flexibility and savings for everyone. Visible members can now invite friends, family, roommates, or anyone, really to be part of a Party of up to four members. After a Party is formed: Parties of…
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Locast’s CEO Wants to Expand Its Free Streaming Service Into Rural America
While ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC are fighting to have Locast shut down, the free streaming service run by nonprofit Sports Fan Coalition has no intention of slowing down. Since the lawsuit started in July, Locast has continued to expand, bringing their service to Atlanta and Phoenix in mid-October, then Seattle at the end of…
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CBS Will Name Marc DeBevoice Head of CBS Interactive in Charge of CBS All Access After Viacom Merger
At the end of this year, Marc DeBevoice will be named president and CEO of CBS Interactive as Jim Lanzone moves to a new role as executive-in-residence at Benchmark Capital. “It’s been an honor to lead the CBS Interactive team for nearly nine years, and I’m thrilled that Marc will seamlessly continue the great work…
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Streaming is Becoming More Popular but Advertisers Are Struggling, According to a New Report
Conviva will soon be releasing its quarterly State of Streaming report, showing a rise in video streaming and insights about viewing habits. “Streaming is quickly becoming the new normal. As a result, we will continue to see new upstarts in the category accompanied by traditional media companies and big brand advertisers embracing the potential of…
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Disney+ Originals Reviews: What to Watch When Disney+ Launches
Disney+ is launching in just a few short days, on November 12th. The content library will be filled with Disney movies, Star Wars films, content from the Marvel Universe and more. Disney+ will also have a lineup of original content. We had the opportunity to watch some of the original series Disney+ will be premiering…
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STIRR Adds 17 New Free Channels & Now Offers Over 70 Linear Channels
The free streaming service STIRR has added 17 new channels to its lineup, bringing the count up to over 70 live channels in addition to offering 3,300 hours of on-demand video content. This summer, STIRR announced that it had reached the milestone of one million downloads. Now, the number has risen to over 1.3 million…
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Here’s All of the Content HBO Max Has Announced So Far
After AT&T’s WarnerMedia Day event, we have more information about the upcoming streaming service HBO Max, including a launch date of May 2020 and a subscription cost of $14.99/month. We’ve also learned more about the content we’ll see on the platform. Here’s everything HBO Max has announced so far. 15 Minutes of Shame Monica Lewinsky…