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Study: 25% of US Broadband Households Prefer Home-Viewing to Theaters
Viewing habits have been steadily shifting over the last decade, primarily with a swing toward streaming. But up until recently, it seemed as though movie-watchers still enjoyed going to the theater to catch the newest release. Now, new research from Parks Associates shows one-quarter of US broadband households say they would rather watch a new…
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Here’s What to Watch on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video The Week of December 14, 2020
This week, Netflix is dropping a new original Christmas movie, A California Christmas, just in case you’ve already run out of holiday titles to stream. Hulu is getting Amy Winehouse: A Final Goodbye on Wednesday, an intimate look into the life and times of the superstar. The in-depth program chronicles her rise to pop superstardom and…
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The Office is Coming to Peacock with Seasons 3-9 Behind a Paywall
As we all know by now, The Office is leaving Netflix at the end of this month and will have a new home on Peacock. Peacock has three subscription options: Premium Free (with ads), Peacock Premium for $4.99/month and Peacock Premium with no ads for $9.99/month. While the first two seasons of the fan favorite series…
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TCL Soundbars Are on Sale Starting at $39
Looking to upgrade your current home theater? Adding a quality soundbar is an easy way to enhance your viewing experience by surrounding yourself in immersive, clear sound so you feel like you’re a part of all the action on the screen. From now until December 27, TCL has lowered the prices on its newly expanded…
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Gift Guide: Cord Cutting Gifts for Movie Buffs
It’s been a rough year for movie theaters, as VOD services have become the go-to way to enjoy the latest feature. Fortunately, movie buffs have been making the most of the at-home experience. Whether it’s subscribing to popular streaming services, updating to the latest devices, or customizing your home-theater, there are many ways to make…
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Roku Removes Spectrum App from Channel Store as Contract Expires
Note: The story has been updated with a statement from Roku. With Roku and Spectrum unable to come to an agreement to renew their contract, Roku has removed the Spectrum TV app from the Roku Channel Store, preventing new downloads. “Despite our best efforts to reach an agreement, Roku has not accepted Spectrum’s offer to…
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‘The Mandalorian’ Has Been No.1 on Parrot Analytics Streaming Chart for 8 Weeks Straight
As everyone knows, Disney has a major hit on its hands with its original series The Mandalorian. The Star Wars spinoff currently sits at the top of Parrot Analytics list of digital originals again for the week ending Dec. 12, making it No.1 for eight weeks in a row. It had 125.3 times the demand…
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Stream These Festive Holiday Titles for Free on Tubi
Tubi is making spirits bright this season with its free offering of holiday titles available on the platform. You can stream titles like Nora Ephron’s Mixed Nuts starring Steve Martin and Adam Sandler, Happy Christmas with Anna Kendrick and Lena Dunham, as well as family favorites like Miracle on 34th Street. Here’s a sampling of…
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Here’s Peacock’s 2021 Preview, Including ‘The Office,’ ‘Dr. Death,’ and More
Peacock has released a preview of what’s coming to the platform in 2021. As previously announced, Peacock will be home to The Office beginning January 1, so you can start the year off right by re-watching everyone’s favorite comedy. Plus the continuation of the hit 1980s series Punky Brewster will premiere sometime in winter 2021.…
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YouTube TV is Down in a Widespread Outage
Update: Google services are beginning to be restored. If you’re having YouTube or YouTube TV issues, they should be resolved soon. This morning, Google services are down for many users. That includes YouTube and YouTube TV. If you’re having issues with content loading or even getting signed in to your YouTube TV account, this is…
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Here’s Disney’s Newly Announced List of Upcoming Projects
Disney unveiled its full programming lineup for the foreseeable future at the annual Investor Day event Thursday. The list includes dozens of new movies ranging from Lucasfilm, Marvel, Disney, National Geographic, and more. There are 10 projects announced for the Star Wars franchise alone, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, starring Ewan McGregor, with Hayden Christensen returning as…
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AMC Theaters Needs $750 million “To Remain Viable” in The New Year
AMC is drowning in a pool of debt after a tumultuous year. The theater chain who previously stated it will run out of cash by the end of this year now says it needs to raise $750 million “to remain viable” through 2021. AMC has filed with the SEC to sell up to 200 million shares as…
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Vidgo is Just $10/Month for Your First Two Months
Today, Vidgo announced a new deal. You can subscribe to Vidgo for just $10/month for your first two months. This offer is for new and returning customers. After the first two months, a subscription costs $55/month. At just $10/month, that puts Vidgo well below the price of other live TV streaming services, including Sling TV…
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How to Watch Army vs Navy December 12, 2020
One of the longest-running rivalries in college football history will take place as the 7-2 Army Black Knights face-off against the 3-5 Navy Midshipmen in a clash for the Commander-in-Chief trophy. This will be the 121st matchup between both of these storied college football programs. Despite their subpar record, the Midshipmen are 61-52-7 all-time vs.…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Disney’s Big Day, Crunchyroll’s Sale, and More
This week, Disney unleashed a multi-hour torrent of news during its Investor Day event. Elsewhere, AT&T sold off popular anime streaming service Crunchyroll, and Amazon started rolling out an updated Fire TV user interface. ViacomCBS also improved the kids and family experience on its CBS All Access service. Overall, a pretty busy week indeed. Here’s…
