Author: Jess Barnes
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Tune In to Sling TV’s Free Happy Hour Across America Tonight
Earlier this week, we shared the news that Sling TV was introducing Happy Hour Across America. The streaming service created this virtual happy hour to give everyone the chance to unwind, take a break from the news, and enjoy free primetime TV nightly. Happy hour is from 5pm to midnight every night and you can…
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Roku Will Stream One World: Together at Home for Free on the Roku Channel
Today, Roku announced a partnership with Global Citizen to air One World: Together at Home to all Roku users. The special will pay tribute to and celebrate frontline healthcare workers. The event will air this Saturday, April 18, beginning at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Viewers can watch on The Roku Channel, as well as on partner…
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Save 25% at Antennas Direct When You Buy a Tablo OTA DVR
Tablo and Antennas Direct have teamed up to bring customers a new deal, helping cord cutters save money without losing out on local channels. Right now, when you buy any Tablo Over-the-Air DVR directly from the Tablo website, you can take 25% off of any Over-the-Air antenna from Antenna’s Direct. Antennas Direct offers both indoor…
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HBO Max Will Be Available to Charter Customers at Launch
WarnerMedia, a division of AT&T and Charter Communications, has announced a multiyear distribution deal that will make HBO Max available to Charter customers when it launches in May 2020. With the deal, all of Charter’s existing HBO subscribers, including subscribers in its Spectrum Silver and Gold video packages, will automatically be given access to HBO Max.…
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Netflix Could Add 8.45 Million Subscribers This Quarter
Netflix is likely to benefit from stay at home orders, according to new insights from Pivotal Research Group analyst Jeff Wlodarczak. Wlodarczak has adjusted his estimates for Netflix subscriber numbers for the first two quarters of the year, citing coronavirus for the increase. “We raised our Netflix global subscriber forecasts materially on likely higher gross…
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Frontier Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Continue Providing Service Without Interruption
Frontier announced Tuesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company noted that it plans to continue providing service without interruption. In a press release following the filing, Frontier said that, with a restructuring agreement, the company and bondholders have agreed to implement a plan for reducing the company’s debt by over $10…
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Tubi Partners with TransUnion to Collect Data for User Experience Upgrades
Today, free streaming service Tubi and TransUnion have announced a partnership with a goal to meet the increasing need for a more personalized viewing experience. The partnership will leverage TransUnion data to enhance the way consumers engage and interact with content platforms. By combining Tubi’s understanding of its viewers and their viewing behaviors and TransUnion’s…
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Disney+ Will Celebrate Star Wars Day with New Star Wars Content & Early Release of Clone Wars Finale
May the fourth be with you. Disney is celebrating Star Wars Day by honoring the Star Wars community with new, original content. The content will join the Disney+ comprehensive collection of Star Wars movies and shows. “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Series Finale, Monday, May 4 After seven seasons, one of the most critically acclaimed…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Peacock When It Launches for Comcast Customers Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Comcast and NBCUniversal will launch Peacock for Xfinity X1 and Flex customers. The service is set to launch nationwide on July 15, but the company is considering moving the launch date up. Peacock will include live and on-demand content including shows, movies, news, and NBC’s late night lineup. Here’s what Comcast customers will see…
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How to Watch Sesame Street: Elmo’s Playdate Tuesday Night
Elmo is hosting a playdate and everyone is invited. The half hour special has been created to help comfort kids while dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. During the ‘Playdate,’ Elmo will visit with some well-known friends via video conferencing. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins in singing along to “Old McDonald Had a Farm,” while Anne Hathaway pops…