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NBC News NOW Launches on Samsung TV Plus
Today, Samsung TV Plus announced it’s expanding its news lineup with the addition of NBC News NOW. The news programming will now be available on Samsung TV Plus for free on tens of millions of Samsung smart TVs across the country. The new channel addition joins Samsung TV Plus dynamic offering of 15 news channels in…
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Hulu Will Livestream Lollapalooza This Weekend
After an all virtual event in 2020, Lollapalooza is back to being an in-person event in 2021. But you don’t have to travel to Chicago to be part of the four day festival. Hulu is the exclusive streaming partner of Lollapalooza 2021 and will live stream the event for on-demand subscribers between July 29 and…
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Peacock’s Olympic Coverage for Day 5 (July 28)
It’s been an eventful week so far in the Olympics. Japan currently leads in the Gold medal count, Simone Biles dropped out of the team Olympic gymnastics final Tuesday, and Britain beat China in Men’s synchronized diving, just to name a few of the notable events so far. Today, Peacock’s live coverage including Men’s Gymnastics,…
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Season 2 of ‘Batwoman’ is Now Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max
Season 2 of the CW’s popular DC comic series Batwoman is now available to stream exclusively on HBO Max. The series landed on the streaming service July 27, two months after the season finale aired. Season 2 premiered with a brand new Batwoman, Ryan Wilder (Javicia Leslie), taking on the role as the new Gotham…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix in August 2021
Netflix is ending the last month of summer with a bang, particularly with the new upcoming Original films it’s putting out. Some of the most notable ones include The Kissing Booth 3, starring Joey King and Jacob Elordi. Joey King has become somewhat of Netflix’s next sweetheart and has even gone so far as to…
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Disney+ is Sending Select Viewers Surveys About Premier Access
Disney+ has been utilizing its Premier Access feature as a way to generate revenue as well as hype for its new releases during a year where theatrical premieres were limited due to the pandemic. Now that theaters are almost fully up and running, there’s the question of whether Disney+ will continue to stick with this…
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‘Ted Lasso’ is Currently the Second Most In-Demand Streaming Original, Following ‘Loki’
Apple TV+ has a winner on its hands with Ted Lasso. New data shows that the second season of the Apple TV+ Original starring Jason Sudeikis debuted with 39 times the demand of the average show in the U.S., which is more than 20 times the demand that Season one generated at the time of…
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Google TV’s Android App Update Includes More Streaming Services & Improved Recommendations
Last week, Android TV got an update that borrowed some Google TV features including improved recommendations, immersive detail pages, and a new watchlist. Now, the Google TV app for Android is getting an update. The Google TV app, formerly known as Google Play Movies & TV, will see an updated user interface and, like the…
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Peacock’s Olympic Coverage for Day 4 (July 27)
Today on Peacock, the Women’s Gymnastic team final is Live from Tokyo, with full event replays of the Women’s Gymnastics Qualifier Subdivision 3, Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Waterpolo, and more. Tune in tonight when special guests weigh in on the ongoing gender issues throughout the Olympic games, plus a recap for the gold medal game in…
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Survey: Viewers Prefer Having the Choice Between Paid and Ad-Supported Subscription Tiers
When it comes to streaming services, it’s clear that viewers love options. That’s why we’ve seen so many new platforms launch within the last few years and do so well. A new survey from Hub Research proves that streamers also appreciate having options when it comes to their subscription offerings. Group 1 of survey respondents…
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What the Heck is The Streamer from Disney?
A new verified Twitter account from Disney popped up this week with the handle @TheStreamer and Disney fans and followers are coming up with theories about what the new account might be. The official Disney+ Twitter account posted the tweet below, tagging the new account. Is it a new streaming service that will combine Disney-owned…
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Hulu and Vice Renew Licensing Deal, Bringing New Titles to Streamer
Hulu and Vice have renewed their licensing deal, keeping Vice content on the streaming service. Vice first signed a deal with Hulu in 2019, then a deal in September 2020 added over 100 hours of Vice content to subscribers. Variety reports that the new deal will keep most of the same titles in place, along…
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How to Watch LeVar Burton (Finally) Host Jeopardy Without Cable the Week of July 26, 2021
While Jeopardy has seen a series of guest hosts since we lost Alex Trebek last year, one celebrity has been working harder than anyone to fill the shoes of the legendary game show host. This week, LeVar Burton will finally get his chance to stand behind the podium. Burton is well known for playing Kunta…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video the Week of July 26, 2021
Streamers are ending the month with the premieres of original series, the addition of some classic movies and TV series, and a fan favorite sci-fi franchise. This week, Netflix is adding new seasons of a few favorite series including The Walking Dead season 10, All American season 3, and the second season of its original…
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Peacock Had its Most-Viewed Saturday Ever Thanks to the Tokyo Olympics
NBC’s streaming platform Peacock got a big boost in viewership this weekend thanks to viewers tuning in to its coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. While the network didn’t disclose exact numbers, July 24th was the streaming service’s most-consumed Saturday ever since its launch last summer. NBC’s total viewership Saturday across all platforms including linear…
