Author: Luke Bouma
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Another Cable TV Network is Shutting Down This Month
The cable television landscape continues to contract as SporTV, a sports-focused network available on channel 1580, has announced it will cease programming and shut down operations on or after February 28, 2025. This comes from an official notice from Spectrum to the customers impacted by the loss of the network. This closure marks another casualty…
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The NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Player Is ON Sale Starting AT $129.99
Are you looking for one of the most powerful streaming players on the market? The NVIDIA SHIELD and NVIDIA SHIELD PRO is one of the most powerful streaming players on the market. Right now, the Nvidia Shield Pro with 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and Dolby Vision is on sale for just $179.99, down…
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YouTube TV Subscribers Now Get 30-Day Free Trial of STARZ
STARZ and YouTube have announced a new partnership that will give YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channel subscribers a 30-day free trial of STARZ’s premium content library. This promotion, running through April, is available to both new and existing YouTube TV and Primetime Channel subscribers and marks a first-of-its-kind offer for YouTube TV. The collaboration…
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MeTV Toons Launches “The House of Hanna-Barbera,” Celebrating Classic Cartoons
Nostalgia is hitting the airwaves! This February, MeTV Toons, the only television network dedicated exclusively to classic animation, is launching a new programming block sure to delight cartoon lovers of all ages. “The House of Hanna-Barbera” will showcase the timeless works of the legendary Hanna-Barbera animation studio, bringing beloved characters like Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound,…
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FOX News Was the Most Watched News Source on YouTube in January 2025, Outpacing Competitors by Record Margins
In a significant achievement for digital media, FOX News concluded January 2025 as the leading news brand on YouTube, amassing a record 410 million video views. According to data from Emplifi, this performance not only marks FOX News’ third consecutive month at the top of the news competitive set but also represents its second-best month…
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Sonos to Enter Streaming Market with High-Priced Cord Cutting Streaming Player
Sonos, following a turbulent 2024 marked by mobile app controversies and leadership changes, is reportedly planning a significant expansion into the video streaming market. Sources indicate the company is developing a streaming player, codenamed “Pinewood,” with a projected price tag between $200 and $400, a considerably higher cost than most competitors in this category. Images…
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“Patton” Marches Onto Screens: 55 Years Ago Today
Fifty-five years ago today, on February 4, 1970, a cinematic titan thundered onto movie screens in New York City. “Patton,” the epic biographical war film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring George C. Scott, premiered, instantly captivating audiences and critics alike. The film went on to achieve critical acclaim, garnering numerous awards, including the…
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Fox to Launch New Stand-Alone Streaming Service in 2025 With Live Sports & Fox News
Fox Corporation has announced plans to launch a new subscription-based streaming service by the end of 2025. This marks a shift in strategy for the company, which has previously been hesitant to invest heavily in premium streaming content, and signals a growing recognition of the need to reach audiences beyond traditional cable television. The new…
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73 Years Ago Today Jackie Robinson Breaks Another Barrier: Named First African American Executive at Major US Broadcast Station
Seventy-three years ago, on February 4, 1952, Jackie Robinson, the celebrated baseball player who famously broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, achieved another groundbreaking milestone. He was appointed Director of Community Activities at radio station WNBC-NY and television station WNBT, becoming the first African American executive at a major U.S. television and radio…
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Pluto TV Launches “Real Disaster” Channel, Offering Viewers a Glimpse into Nature’s Fury
Pluto TV has expanded its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) offerings with the launch of a new channel sure to captivate viewers with a fascination for the power of nature: “Real Disaster.” This new channel provides a front-row seat to some of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring real-life disaster footage, showcasing the raw force of…