Author: Jess Barnes
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Fake Streaming Services and Scams Are on the Rise
As expected, stay at home orders nationwide caused an increase in streaming. The jump in subscriptions and viewing time has benefitted the industry but has also caught the attention of scammers. The cybersecurity firm Mimecast found over 700 suspicious websites attempting to impersonate Netflix, just between April 6 and April 12 alone. The Guardian first…
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AT&T TV NOW Will Drop Audience Network Next Month, Introduce HBO Max Preview
Over the weekend, AT&T TV NOW subscribers received an email, letting them know that the Audience Network would be removed from the channel lineup. The email says: Hi Valued Customer, Effective May 22, 2020, AT&T AUDIENCE Network will sunset its linear and streaming broadcasts. We regret any inconvenience. Thank you for choosing AT&T TV NOW.…
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New PokerGO Series Breaks Down World Series of Poker with Matt Berkey
PokerGO, the subscription service from Poker Central, is launching a new original series, “2020 Hindsight.” The show will feature high stakes poker player Matt Berkey, the founder of Solve For Why Poker Training, breaking down the World Series of Poker Main Event episodes. Throughout the series, Berkey will go over each decision made by each…
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Ranker’s Free Watchworthy App Will Help You Find What to Watch Next
Ranker, the online publisher known for ranking everything from movies to fast food, recently launched a new, free app that will give you personalized TV recommendations. The app, called Watchworthy, will also allow users to create their own watchlists based on the content available from over 200 streaming services. “There’s an inherent problem when only…
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Frndly TV Has Added INSP to Its Lineup
Frndly TV, the affordable, family friendly streaming service, has added a new channel to its lineup. With the addition of the INSP channel, Frndly TV now has 15 channels. INSP is the place where viewers turn for quality dramas, positive entertainment and inspiring stories that are safe and that celebrate the American spirit and honors…
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Quibi Announces New Adult Animated Comedy ‘Doomlands’
Today, Quibi announced that it has ordered a new series, ‘Doomlands’ (working title). The seies will be an animated comedy for adults, created by Josh O’Keefe and Look Mom! Productions, a studio that specializes in original animated programming for teens and adults. Here’s the description fom Quibi: In the animated series, the infamous Danny Doom…
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Amazon #AtHome is Bringing Free Content to Fire TV and Fire Tablet Devices
Amazon is helping users stay informed and entertained during the coronavirus pandemic by bringing together content from over 100 partners and compiling it in one easy to find spot – the new #AtHome section on Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices. In the new section, you can stay informed about current events with news partners,…
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Disney’s Artemis Fowl Goes Straight to Streaming, Exclusively on Disney+ this June
Disney’s new film Artemis Fowl will be streaming exclusively on Disney+, beginning Friday, June 12. Due to coronavirus, Disney has changed its strategy when it comes to movie premieres, delaying the premieres of both Black Widow and Mulan. The company also made the decision to skip the theater entirely for Artemis Fowl and will take…
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HBO’s Run Gives a Preview of What’s to Come In the Weeks Ahead
HBO’s Run follows Ruby and Billy, former college sweethearts who once made a promise that if one texted “RUN” and the other responded, the two would meet in Grand Central Station. The series stars Domhnall Gleeson (About Time) as Billy and Emmy Award-winning actress Meritt Wever (Nurse Jackie, Godless) as Ruby Dixie. Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as…
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The NBA is Launching a New Streaming Service with Microsoft
The NBA is getting into the streaming game, teaming up with Microsoft to develop a new streaming service. The service is part of the multi-partnership with Microsoft that the league announced earlier today. “This partnership with Microsoft will help us redefine the way our fans experience NBA basketball,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in an…