Author: Jess Barnes
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As the US Population Grows, TV Ownership Drops
In a report from InMyArea, Nielsen DMA Rankings show that the population of the US has grown while the number of households with a TV has dropped. The total U.S. population grew over 23 million between 2009 and 2019 but there’s nearly 4.5 million less homes with a TV. That’s an average seven percent growth…
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Dave Chapelle is Coming Back to Netflix with a New Comedy Special
Dave Chapelle’s new comedy special, Sticks & Stones, will be available on Netflix beginning August 26. In a recently released trailer for the special, Chapelle doesn’t make any jokes. In fact, he doesn’t say anything. Instead, Morgan Freeman narrates while Chapelle wanders through salt flats. The trailer for Sticks & Stones is below. Warning: there’s…
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Hulu with Live TV vs Sling TV: Which One is Right For You? We Take a Look (Updated August 2019)
All of the options for live TV streaming have their own unique benefits and choosing which one to subscribe to will depend on your personal preferences. In these posts, we compare two live TV streaming services to help you make the choice. Today, we’re taking a look at Hulu with Live TV and Sling TV.…
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Apple TV+ Will Spend More on Original Content Than Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, & Hulu Combined
Ahead of its launch this November, Apple TV+ has upped their spending for original content to $6 billion, as we reported this week. With that new number, research firm Ampere Analysis has released a chart showing how much money media companies are spending on original content. According to that chart, shown below, Apple TV+ will…
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Love, Simon Begins Production for Disney+
The upcoming Disney+ series Love, Simon will begin filming in Los Angeles this month. Here’s how Disney describes the series: Set in the world of the film, the series follows Victor, a new student at Creekwood High School on his own journey of self-discovery, facing challenges at home, adjusting to a new city, and struggling…
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YouTube is Suing Copyright Alleged Troll Over Extortion of Multiple YouTubers
YouTube is taking action against an alleged internet troll who has made false copyright strikes against YouTube creators in the Minecraft gaming genre. YouTube is using the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in a lawsuit against Christopher Brady. The lawsuit alleges that Brady sent communication to YouTubers, including Kenzo and ObbyRaidz claiming that they were…
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Vudu Now Uses AI to Help You Decide What to Watch
Vudu has introduced the Vudu Movie Recommendation Decision Engine, a tool to help you find the perfect movie to watch, based on your personal preferences. To use the automated decision tool, you’ll go through three steps: Select Genre: Pick from one of many genres featured on Vudu Take the Quiz: Answer a series of questions…
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Netflix Will Reportedly Lose Market Share When Disney+, HBO Max, & Apple TV+ Launch According to New Study
According to data from research firm eMarketer, Netflix’s U.S. viewership is currently 55.3% of the population, or 182.5 million people, as reported by Deadline. Now according to a report from eMarketer Netflix may soon lose market share as HBO Max, DIsney+, Apple TV, & more launch over the next year. Netflix subscriber numbers likely won’t…
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Hulu Releases New Sellouts Ad Staring LA Rams Running Back Todd Gurley
With the start of football season just around the corner, Hulu has launched the next ad in their Hulu Sellouts campaign. This one stars Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley. The 30 second ad, which launched on August 19, is the next in a series for the campaign which features athletes from the NBA,…
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Over The Last Few Years 20+ New OTA TV Networks Have Launched Targeting Cord Cutters
The list of over the air TV networks continues to grow. There are now over 100 OTA networks offering free TV content, with many available to a large audience with an antenna. These are the most recently added OTA networks, launching after 2012, along with the year they were founded and a quick look at…