Author: Jess Barnes
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STARZ Saw a $136.3 Million Operating Loss After Lionsgate Split
In early May, STARZ announced that it had separated from Lionsgate, to become an independent, publicly traded company. On Thursday, the company shared its first quarterly financial report since the separation. The report shows total revenue of $330.6 million and operating loss of $136.3 million. The results include a restructuring charge of $177.4 million. The Starz Networks segment of the…
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Pluto TV is Adding Hundreds of Free Movies in June
Pluto is adding more free content to its lineup in June. Sci-fi fans will want to take note. Among the new titles are all 13 Star Trek movies and a lineup of Terminator movies. You’ll also find Clueless, American Hustle, Interstellar, Beverly Hills Cop 1-3, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and more, streaming completely for free. Here’s the…
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Disney+ Launches New Perks Program for Subscribers
Disney+ announced today that it has launched a new Perks program, giving subscribers rewards, ranging from discounts to one-of-a-kind experiences. The program launches today in the U.S. and will rollout internationally later this year. “Our fans are some of the most passionate in the world, and Perks are our way of thanking them for subscribing…
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Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Joins the Board of an AI Company
Netflix co-founder and former CEO, Reed Hastings, has joined the board of Anthropic, an AI safety and research company. Hastings has previously shown an interest in the future of AI, including investing in AI initiatives. He gave a $50 million gift to Bowdoin College, where he earned his BA in mathematics, to be used for…
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DIRECTV is Bringing the Full NASCAR Race Schedule to Business Customers
DIRECTV announced today a new agreement with Prime Video to make Prime Video’s new five-race schedule available to DIRECTV for Business customers. Those customers include over 300,000 sports bars, restaurants, and other commercial venues. This summer marks the beginning of an agreement that will bring some NASCAR Cup Series races to Prime Video. Prime Video…
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Apple TV Will Reportedly Get a New Look This Year
In March, Bloomberg reported that Apple is planning a software redesign for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. While Apple keeps most details under wraps until major announcements are made, Bloomberg did share that the update will create consistency across Apple devices and will be inspired by Apple’s Vision Pro’s visionOS. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that…
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Spectrum Brings Its Streaming App to LG and VIZIO TVs
Spectrum has expanded the availability of the Spectrum TV App to include LG and VIZIO smart TVs, the company announced today. The app will be available on the home screen of VIZIO TVs and in the app store of LG TVs. “We are meeting our customers where they are, making it easier than ever for…
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Only 22 States Are Meeting FCC Internet Speed Requirements
In March, the FCC approved raising the national broadband speed benchmark to 100 Mbps for download speeds and 20 Mbps for upload. According to a new 50 U.S. States Broadband Speed Performance report from Ookla, only 22 states are meeting that minimum. In data collected between July and December 2024, Ookla found that the number…
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VIZIO’s WatchFree+ Has a Slate of New Free Movies to Watch in June
VIZIO is adding more free movie titles to WatchFree+, including action, romcoms, Chris Farley doing martial arts, and more. WatchFree+ has thousands of movies streaming free, on demand on VIZIO TVs or for anyone on the VIZIO mobile app. Just create a free account to start watching. Here’s what’s coming to VIZIO’s free streaming service.…
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38% of YouTube Users Are Using the App to Watch Shows and Movies, Study Shows
YouTube users aren’t just using the app for watching vlogs, clips, and other short-form content anymore. A new study from Ampere Analysis shows that 38% of YouTube’s monthly active users are watching full-length TV shows and movies on the platform. When looking at the most-watched content on YouTube, documentaries, TV shows, and films are all…