Author: Jess Barnes
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Is Netflix the Most Loved Streaming Service?
We all have our preferences when it comes to streaming services. Some of us need a service with a live TV option. Others are here for the original series and movies. In a recent survey Hub Entertainment Research, 1,692 viewers in the US were asked about their opinions of different services and what they’re looking…
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Spectrum vs. YouTube TV: Which is the Better Deal?
We’re back with another comparison of YouTube TV and a cable package. With YouTube TV’s recent price hike, we know some cord cutters have been mentioning going back to cable. Those introductory offers can be tempting, but these posts are breaking down the costs, channels, and features to find out which is really the better…
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DVD and Blu-ray Sales Have Dropped By Half in Past 5 Years
According to the 2018 Theatrical Home Entertainent Market Environment (THEME) report, the Motion Picture Association of America shared data on physical media and streaming services in the US. One of the standout points in the report was the dramatic fall in DVD and Blu-ray sales. In the US, sales of physical media (DVD and Blu-ray…
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Comcast vs. YouTube TV: Which is the Better Deal?
With the YouTube TV price hike this week, we’ve seen some comments from those that are wondering if going back to Comcast is the right move. In this post, we’re breaking down the channels, costs, and features of each to compare and find out which is the better deal. For the sake of a fair…
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Stringr Launches a Premium Livestreaming Service Used By The Weather Channel
Last week, Stringr announced the launch of their new premium live streaming function. The feature will allow users to request live video from the 75,000+ professional and amateur videographers across the country. In a press release from the company, we learned that the live streaming works by giving Stringr customers the ability to request live…
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Disney Will Unveil Details of Disney+ Today at Investor Day Event
This afternoon, Disney is hosting an Investor Day event and we can finally expect to hear more details about the Disney+ streaming service. The event will start at 5 p.m EST today. Since we first heard about Disney+ in late 2017, we’ve gotten some details about what we might see from the service. We heard…
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2.7 Million People Still Get Netflix DVDs By Mail
Many of us have completely made the switch from physical media to digital streaming. However, 2.7 Americans are keeping Netflix’s DVD rental subscription alive. There are a few groups that are making up the majority of Netflix DVD renters. The first group is those in rural areas who may not have access to the broadband…
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CLEO TV Now Available on Philo
In a press release today, CLEO TV announced that the channel will now be available to Philo subscribers. CLEO TV is a lifestyle and entertainment channel for Millennial and Gen X women of color. Content on the channel focuses on lifestyle topics like cooking, home design, relationships, and documentary style series. Launched in January 2019,…
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Would You Pay $3000 to Rent a Movie?
If you’ve ever scoffed at a $15 movie ticket, you might want to look away. According to an article in The New York Times, Fred Rosen, retired Ticketmaster exec, and Dan Fellman, movie distribution expert, have teamed up to launch a service that many others have tried (unsuccessfully) to create in the past. Red Carpet…
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Giveaway: Limited Edition Game of Thrones Roku Ultra
Roku is celebrating the start of Season 8 of Game of Thrones with a limited edition Game of Thrones skinned Roku Ultra. Only 6 of these Ultras are being created and this is your chance to win one! Roku and HBO have teamed up for this giveaway. Check out their instructions, below, to enter for…