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Netflix’s ‘Clickbait’ and ‘Manifest’ Each Surpass 1 Billion Streaming Minutes on Nielsen’s Weekly Chart
Netflix’s thrilling new crime mystery Clickbait landed the top overall spot on Nielsen’s streaming chart with more than 1.4 billion minutes viewed during the week ending September 5. The movie’s plot sees Nick Brewer abducted in a crime with a sinister online twist, and those closest to him race to uncover who is behind it…
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YouTube TV and NBC Have Agreed to an Extension, Channels Will Stay on YouTube TV for Now
After a week of back and forth between NBCUniversal and YouTube TV, the two agreed to a short-term extension tonight and will continue negotiating. An NBCUniversal spokesperson sent the following statement to Cord Cutters News: “NBCUniversal and YouTube TV have agreed to a short extension while parties continue talks. NBCUniversal will not go dark on…
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AT&T SportsNet and Root Sports Have Been Removed from Dish TV
Regional sports networks AT&T SportsNet and Root Sports were removed from Dish TV today. Dish customers will no longer have access to AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, and Root Sports Northwest. “The current RSN model is fundamentally broken,” said Brian Neylon, group president, DISH TV. “This model requires nearly all customers to pay…
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PlayStation 5’s Disney+ App Finally Lists Titles with 4K HDR, But Playback Still Limited to 1080p
Recent updates to the PlayStation 5 version of the Disney+ app finally features badging for titles that indicate support for 4K resolution. However, the app still appears to limit playback to 1080p. It’s a confounding limitation we’ve been tracking ever since the Sony PlayStation 5 launched nearly a year ago. Up until recently, titles on…
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Everything Coming to Hulu in October 2021
This season is all about enjoying the new, cool(er) weather by cozying up at home for a movie night and popcorn, and Hulu has some great picks coming in October. It’s list of new arrivals include something for every mood, whether that’s a movie marathon of every Hunger Games movie, a romantic throwback like My…
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Analyst: Disney+ will Surpass Netflix in Subscribers by 2025
As a pioneer, Netflix has held a dominant hold on the streaming industry with more subscribers than any other service. However, that could change in the near future according to analysts at Digital TV Research. The research firm predicts that by 2026, three platforms will control nearly half the world’s SVOD subscriptions, with Disney+ surpassing…
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Roku to Launch Two New ‘This Old House’ Channels Alongside Season 43 Premiere
As the home improvement series This Old House premieres its 43rd season, Roku has announced it will be featuring more content than ever from the series. Roku has revealed both This Old House and Ask This Old House will feature 13 additional episodes of both shows, with 39 episodes in a single season. Additionally, Roku is adding…
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Disney+ Announces Release Date for ‘The Book of Boba Fett’
The wait is over for Star Wars fans anticipating any word on Disney+‘s newest series, The Book of Boba Fett, a spin-off from it’s hit The Mandalorian. The streaming service announced the Boba Fett series will premiere in three months on Wednesday, December 29, exclusively on Disney+. Now the real wait begins. We got a…
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Frndly TV is Adding a Hallmark Movies Now Add-On on October 1
Beginning October 1, Frndly TV will be offering Hallmark Movies Now as an optional add-on. Frndly TV subscribers will be able to add the service to their subscription for an extra $5.99/month. “We are pleased to make Hallmark Movies Now an option for all of our customers just in time for the Holiday season,” said…
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Parks: Smart TV Adoption Rose 56% During the Pandemic
New results from Parks Associates‘ most recent quarterly survey show more consumers are opting for Smart TVs than ever before. According to the survey among 10,000 US broadband households, Smart TVs and Smart Speakers/displays were the two highest growing devices, rising 56% and 53% respectively. Parks says the pandemic grew consumers’ perceived value of connected…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix in October 2021
Netflix has released its upcoming release schedule for October, and it’s kicking off the month Day 1 with a bunch of noteworthy new arrivals. The Netflix special Diana: The Musical will be debuting on Netflix before opening on Broadway, in a first-of-its-kind landmark musical event that has everyone looking forward to its premiere. Later in…
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Plex Adds Two Channels to Its Free Streaming Lineup
Two new channels were added to the Plex live TV lineup today. Plex users will now have another option for checking on weather around the country and can tune in for educational and entertaining documentaries. AccuWeather NOWAccuWeather NOW delivers all things dedicated to weather including forecasts, dramatic video and exclusive analysis. Documentary+Home of world’s best documentaries,…
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Save 40% on One Year of Discovery+ for a Limited Time
Right now, Discovery+ is offering a major deal on its annual ad-lite plan. For a limited time, users can get 40% off the monthly price when they pay for their first year in full for just $35.99. That makes it just $2.99 a month (reg. $4.99). With Discovery+, you’ll get access to over 55,000 episodes…
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The Roku Channel Will Add Three Roku Originals in October
Roku is adding to its collection of Roku Originals next month, with three horror titles debuting on The Roku Channel. When the Street Lights Go On, 50 States of Fright and The Expecting will be available on the free streaming service just in time for Halloween. Here’s a bit more about each of the titles.…
