Author: Jess Barnes
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ABC News Live & ABC Stations Launch New Streaming Apps for Android TV & Amazon Fire TV
ABC News Live has launched new apps for Android TV and Amazon Fire TV. Viewers will get 24/7 live breaking news, live events and original programming through a newly developed native app. Additionally, ABC Owned Television Stations are launching apps for Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, the Roku platform, and Apple TV, bringing local newscasts…
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Good News, Simpsons Fans: Disney Plus is Correcting the Aspect Ratio Issue
Just after Disney+ launched in November 2019, Simpsons fans noticed that the episodes weren’t looking quite right. The aspect ratio had been adjusted to fit the screen, which caused some episodes to lose visual jokes. This was pointed out by subscribers on Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter, as in the tweet below, and even by former…
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HBO Will Allow You to Stream The Wire, The Sopranos, Movies & More for Free
HBO is giving us the gift of more free content as we practice social distancing and stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Starting Friday, April 3, HBO will make nearly 500 hours of content available for free for a limited time. To watch, just download the HBO Now or HBO Go apps, with…
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Sling TV Adds DIY, Cooking Channel & More Discovery Networks to Free Preview
Since stay at home orders have taken effect, Sling TV has been working hard to make news, entertainment, and family friendly content available for free. Today, Sling TV announced that it will be adding previews of Discovery networks to the free lineup. Channels being added to the free preview include American Heroes Channel, Cooking Channel,…
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Hulu is Now Available on Comcast Xfinity X1
Today, Hulu announced that it is now launching on Comcast Xfinity X1. Starting today, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 customers can stream Hulu and Hulu (No Ads). Using the Hulu app on their X1 platform, Comcast customers can now watch Hulu’s on-demand library including thousands of titles, FX on Hulu programming, and Hulu originals including shows, films, and…
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Verizon is Giving Fios Customers Free HBO, Cinemax, and Starz
Verizon recently announces that Wireless and Fios customers would have access to several learning tools and premium TV channels at no additional cost. Now, Verizon will be adding HBO, Cinemax, and Starz to that lineup of 80+ channels that customers can enjoy while spending more time at home. “Connectivity is incredibly important during times of…
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Sling TV Expands On Demand Feature to iOS, Web Browsers, Xbox One & More
Sling TV has just announced that it has expanded its On Demand feature to more devices, making it easier for Sling TV subscribers to watch whatever they want, whenever they want. In addition to Roku, Amazon, Android and Portal TV devices, the “On Demand” feature is now available on: AirTV Mini Apple (iPhone, iPad) Browsers:…
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fuboTV and FaceBank Announce Completion of Merger
fuboTV and FaceBank Group announced today the closing of their merger agreement. The combined company will operate under the name fuboTV with David Gandler as CEO based in New York City effective today. “The merger creates a leading digital entertainment company, combining fuboTV’s direct-to-consumer live TV streaming platform for cord-cutters with FaceBank’s technology-driven IP in…
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Rent ‘Trolls World Tour’ on FandangoNow & Get 50% Off DreamWorks Animation Titles
Ahead of the April 10 home premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour, fans can now pre-order the film as a digital rental on FandangoNow. Normally, FandangoNow makes preorders available for purchases only. However, today will be the first time that the platform will make a preorder available for a digital movie rental. Fans who…
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HBO Max Won’t Launch Its Ad-Supported Version Until 2021
On Wednesday, AT&T announced that Jason Kilar, former Hulu CEO, will be the new CEO of WarnerMedia, beginning May 1. After that announcement, Deadline shared an interview with Kilar, during which he shared his thoughts on the impact of coronavirus on the entertainment industry and how he plans to lead the company through the launch…