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Disney+ Could be Getting More ABC Content
Next month, Disney+ is set to get the complete series of Once Upon a Time. Seasons 1-7 of the ABC show are leaving Netflix and making the House of Mouse its official home, which leads us to speculate if Disney+ will be adding more ABC content to its library in the coming months. It makes…
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The Roku Channel is Adding More Than a Dozen Kids & Family Programs
The Roku Channel’s Kids & Family section turns one this year, and to celebrate, Roku has added more than a dozen new popular kids programs to the channel. Now when you head to the Kids & Family section on The Roku Channel, you’ll see a birthday theme on the homepage, complete with balloons and banners…
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Disney+ will Launch in Latin America and Brazil in November
Disney+ is continuing its global expansion with Latin America and Brazil announced as the newest countries to get access. The streamer sent out an “accidental” tweet revealing November 17 as the official launch date. [NO PUBLICAR]Posteo anunciando el lanzamiento de Disney+ en Latinoamérica el 17 de noviembre. *Nota: usar hashtag #DisneyPlus — Disney+ Latinoamérica (@disneyplusla)…
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Streaming Numbers Nearly Doubled in Q2 2020
As most states are reopened after extended government stay-at-home orders, lockdown viewer’s streaming habits don’t seem to be returning to pre-pandemic numbers. The world’s leading video technology platform Brightcove recently published a report showing that OTT streaming continues to dominate entertainment consumption even after restrictions have been lifted. The Q2 report shows that media consumption…
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Apple Rebrands Its ‘Beats 1’ Radio Station, Adds Two New Channels
Apple’s radio station ‘Beats 1’ has relaunched and been rebranded to ‘Apple Music 1″ which more closely aligns with the company’s overall naming structure. In addition, the radio has two new channels, Apple Music Hits which will focus on hits from the 80s to 2000s, and Apple Country showcasing country music stars. “For the past…
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Disney’s ‘The Mandalorian’ Scored 15 Emmy Nominations, to the Surprise of Disney
With the launch of Disney+ last year came arguably the platform’s most popular original series, The Mandalorian, a drama based on extending storylines from the Star Wars franchise. Now the series has multiple nominations for an Emmy Award, something Disney Plus content and marketing president Ricky Strauss said was never the intention. “I always found that…
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AMC’s Shudder is Now Available in New Zealand and Australia
Today AMC announced the launch of its thriller genre streaming service Shudder in Australia and New Zealand. Shudder offers a wide selection of horror movies and original content to the U.S. Canada, Germany, and the UK, with the latest addition of these two new countries. “We’re thrilled to share our unrivaled collection of curated horror…
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‘Tenet’ is Getting an Early Screening in Select Theaters
The long-awaited Christopher Nolan film Tenet is hitting the big screen two days early in select cities where theaters are open. Warner Bros. is holding early access screenings on Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2, three days ahead of the movie’s premiere date. “Warner Bros. is proud to support our partners in exhibition as…
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Amazon Fire TV Adds New Text Banner Accessibility Feature
Amazon announced a new Text Banner accessibility feature on its Fire TV interface designed to aid users with a narrow field of vision. The banner is a block of text that’s customizable and can be placed and locked on any location of your screen to help viewers read and select options on the Amazon Fire…
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More Cities Are Suing Netflix, Hulu Over Usage Fees
Last week we reported on a Texas town suing Netflix and Hulu for 5% utility fees. Now four Indiana cities are jumping on that same argument and filing lawsuits against streaming services saying they should be paying the same usage fees that apply to cable for using public rights of way to distribute video over…