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A ‘Pitch Perfect’ Series is Heading to Peacock
Peacock has announced a new straight-to- series order for “Pitch Perfect” from Universal Television, and it sounds aca-awesome. The series will be reviving the franchise’s three movies by the same name, this time in series form. The comedy series will be executive produced by Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman (Brownstone Productions), Paul Brooks and Scott…
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Netflix Closes a Deal for ‘Willy Wonka’ Author’s Complete Works
Netflix has closed a deal giving the streamer rights to the author Roald Dahl’s complete works, including titles like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach. The late British novelist’s material would be a great fit for Netflix since the genre would appeal to both younger and older demographics. This new…
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Disney+ Could Be Planning to Introduce Advertising as Subscriber Growth Slows Down
It’s been almost two years since Disney+ exploded on to the streaming scene in November 2019. Now, 116 million global subscribers later, the service is a staple in digital entertainment. But its skyrocket growth was bound to slow down at some point, and this next chapter just might be that moment. At a recent Q&A…
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HBO Max is Offering Existing Customers 40% Off Ad-Free Annual Subscriptions
Right now, HBO Max is giving select existing customers a huge deal. The streamer is offering current subscribers the HBO Max Ad-Free Annual Plan for just $109 for one year, which evens out to be just over $9 a month. That’s a huge savings of 40% for the next year. If you’re a qualifying existing subscriber,…
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Comcast Introduces New Streaming Device Called XiOne
Comcast announced today the launch of a new streaming device, the XiOne, currently available in Italy and Germany for SkyQ customers, and now becoming available to Xfinity Flex customers in the U.S. Comcast describes the XiOne as a plug-and-play device with faster processing and increased memory. The device supports WiFi 6, 4K UHD, HDR, Dolby…
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YouTube TV Customers Can Get a Free 5-Day Preview of HBO Max and Cinemax This Week
Starting Thursday September 23, YouTube TV customers can take advantage of a special promo giving them a free, five day trial to HBO Max and Cinemax. Unlike regular trial periods, you won’t have to remember to cancel before the five days are up. Instead, it’s more like a free preview courtesy of YouTube TV. You’ll…
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New HBO Max Promo Gives First Looks at Upcoming Titles like The ‘Matrix: Resurrection,’ ‘And Just Like That…’
HBO Max released a brand new spot during Sunday night’s Emmy’s with first looks from some of its most anticipated new titles arriving this fall. The trailer shows never-before-seen footage from upcoming Max Originals “And Just Like That…,” (can confirm: Mr. Big makes an appearance) “Peacemaker,” and “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” and new…
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Cinedigm Adds to Its Horror Lineup with the Acquisition of Bloody Disgusting
Today Cinedigm announced it has acquired Bloody Disgusting, one of the internet’s premiere destinations for all things horror. This announcement comes just in time for Halloween, and right on the heels of Cinedigm’s acquisition of Screambox earlier this year, making Cinedigm home to the quintessential horror movie genre duo. This marks the second time Cinedigm…
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Redbox Adds Two New Free Streaming Channels
Today Redbox announced two new channels coming to its lineup of free, ad-supported streaming content. “Redbox War and Westerns” and “Redbox Rewind” are now available on the service, giving viewers hundreds of hours of content for free. New Channel Descriptions: Redbox Rewind – Watch favorite movies from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. Films streaming now…
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The Paramount+ and Showtime Bundle Launches Today (With a Limited Time Deal)
After talk of a Paramount+ and Showtime bundle from execs, ViacomCBS announced today that the streaming bundle is now available. The bundle is launching with limited time promotional pricing of $9.99/month for the Showtime and Paramount+ Essential Plan and $12.99/month for the Showtime and Paramount+ Premium Plan. “This powerhouse bundle gives us the opportunity to…
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An eero Pro 6 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System Two Pack is Now Available (With a Limited Time Deal)
Amazon is now offering a two pack of its eero Pro 6 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 routers to bring faster, more reliable internet to your whole home. Even better, you can get the two pack for 20% off right now. That brings the price down from $399 to $320. Get the eero Pro 6 Mesh Wi-Fi…
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Pluto TV Will Add Over 450 Hours of Content in Distribution Solutions Deal
Distribution Solutions, a division of Alliance Entertainment, announced today a new deal with Pluto TV to bring over 450 hours of content from its partners to the free streaming service. The new content will include kid friendly shows and movies like The Cat in the Hat and Benji, classics like the original Gone in 60…
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Sling TV is Giving Subscribers a Free Preview of NFL RedZone and Pac-12 This Week
With football season underway, Sling TV is helping customers keep up with their favorite college and pro teams with free previews of both the NFL RedZone and Pac-12 channels for all subscribers. Pac-12 and NFL RedZone Free Pac-12 Network: From 9/22 – 9/25, customers can enjoy all their favorite conference teams with a free preview…
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Netflix Launches Free Mobile Plan in Kenya
Netflix is bringing its streaming service to Kenya, allowing a new audience to watch on Android mobile devices, completely for free. The company announced that the free, ad-free Netflix plan will be available for Android mobile phones and that subscribers won’t need to enter any payment information when signing up. New users will just need…
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Hisense is Letting Consumers Try Its ULED and Laser TVs Risk Free for 100 Days
Hisense is rolling out a new offer to customers that allows them to purchase a Hisense TV and try it risk free for 100 days. This “No Regrets” campaign comes as a result of a survey conducted by the brand that found 80% of consumers want the ability to try a television at home before…
