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What’s Happening with the Bally Sports App and Bally Sports RSNs?
Sinclair Broadcasting Group reported their quarterly earnings this morning for the first 3-months of 2021 for the period ending on March 31, 2021. During the conference call, the company gave an update on important information for cord cutters when it comes to the future of the direct-to-consumer options and Bally Sports RSNs, and the Bally…
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Amazon Announces New Line of 4K Toshiba Fire TVs, Ranging from 43 to 75 Inches
Today, Amazon unveiled a new lineup of 4K Fire TV models from Toshiba that sport thinner bezels than previous models and additional onboard memory for storing more apps. The new C350 series ranges from 43 inches all the way up to a sizable 75-incher — although you’ll have to wait a little bit longer for…
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Amazon Has Mother’s Day Deals with Free Prime Shipping
Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend and Amazon has some great deals for last minute shoppers. Here are some of our picks from the sale – all available with Prime shipping so you still have time to shop before the weekend. Fire TV Stick 4K for $37.99, down from $49.99 Amazon’s Mother’s Day sale…
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Disney Moves Up ‘Loki’ Premiere Date
Disney+ has moved up the date of its original series “Loki.” The new Marvel Studios series will now premiere on Wednesday, June 9. The update was shared in a video from Loki himself, Tom Hiddleston, saying “Wednesdays are the new Fridays.” Marvel Studios’ “Loki” features the God of Mischief as he steps out of…
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Sony and GSN Launch Two New Game Show Channels on XUMO
Xumo is expanding its game show offerings with two new free channels. The new channels are ‘Game Show Central,’ Game Show Network’s own digital ad-supported network, and Sony Pictures Television’s ‘Sony Canal Competencias,’ a free, ad-supported TV destination for Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. Game Show Central is a channel of engaging and fun game show content…
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Hulu is Investing in Unscripted Originals
Hulu is making moves to add more unscripted original content to its lineup. Business Insider reported Wednesday morning that sources in the entertainment industry have been seeing Hulu hearing pitches for unscripted content across a wide variety of genres. Hulu has already found huge success in original content including “Handmaid’s Tale,” a viewer favorite. Subscribers…
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Crackle Announces Big Updates and New AVOD Network Launching in 2021
Crackle is making some big announcements at the virtual 2021 NewFronts event. The free, ad-supported streaming service Crackle Plus will relaunch later this year with a new redesigned user interface for TVs and smartphones making it even easier for viewers to find content suited for them. Smartphone users will also be asked to sign in…
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Nearly 8 in 10 TV Consumers Now Use a Streaming Service
The Covid-19 pandemic catapulted an already-on-the-rise streaming landscape into new heights in 2020. Now in 2021, streaming popularity continues to grow with overall streaming viewing time up 36% during Q1. With new generations rising and even the older ones adopting digital options, close to 8 in 10 TV consumers now use a streaming TV service,…
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Crackle’s May Lineup Includes Season 2 of Original ‘Going From Broke’
May is bringing in new titles to the free streaming service Crackle, including the second season of Ashton Kutcher’s Going From Broke. There are also new channels to check out that are full of action, suspense, family-friendly movies, and ones to watch with mom on Mother’s Day. Plus Crackle is available on Amazon FireTV, RokuTV,…
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Get Star Wars Movies on 4K Blu-ray On Sale for Just $16.99 Today
May the 4th is always a great day for Star Wars fans to save on franchise-themed merchandise and more. This year is no different, and Amazon has every Star Wars film on 4K Blu-ray on sale for just $16.99. That’s a huge saving as most of the movies normally retail for $40 each. There’s still…
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YouTube Will Premiere Original Content from Will Smith, Alicia Keys & More
YouTube is moving away from scripted series and toward unscripted content with its latest lineup of original programming. The platform made the announcement during the 2021 Brandcast Delivered event. During the event, in an effort to lure in advertisers, YouTube said it is the #1 ad-supported streaming service and makes up 40% of total watch…
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Vizio SmartCast Adds 10 Free Lifestyle Channels
VIZIO is expanding its digital offering with 10 new Lifestyle channels available to SmartCast viewers for free. Now, SmartCasts millions of monthly users can enjoy even more free, ad-supported content from channels like QVC, HSN, People TV, The Jack Hanna Channel, and more. VIZIO SmartCast continues to increase in popularity as more people opt for…
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Hulu Reaches Agreement with Discovery to Keep Channels on Hulu with Live
Discovery and Hulu have come to an agreement on terms for keeping Discovery owned channels on Hulu’s live TV lineup after reports last week that the channels would be removed from the streaming service. While the deal will keep the live channels on Hulu with Live, on demand content will be leaving the service, Bloomberg…
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Gray Television Acquires 17 Meredith Local Channels for $2.7 Billion
Gray Television announced Monday that it has acquired Meredith’s Local Media Group. The deal for 17 stations cost Gray $2.7 billion. WGCL (CBS) / WPCH (Independent), Atlanta, Georgia (DMA 7) KPHO (CBS) / KTVK (Independent), Phoenix, Arizona (DMA 11) KPTV (FOX) / KPDX (MyNetwork), Portland, Oregon (DMA 21) KMOV (CBS), St. Louis, Missouri (DMA 23)…
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FilmRise is Launching a New Classic TV Channel and App
FilmRise announced today that it will launch a FilmRise Classic TV AVOD channel and app with a new licensing deal for several popular classic TV titles. “These programs continue to resonate with audiences from generation to generation. They have stood the test of time and have become the foundation for the sitcoms that are created…
