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Netflix and Hulu are Losing Viewers Now that Pandemic Restrictions Have Relaxed
While the stay at home orders stemming from the current pandemic caused internet and entertainment consumption to skyrocket, streaming services are seeing opposite effects now that restrictions are lightening up across the globe. Since the pandemic started in March, Netflix saw the highest usage in April with viewership tapering off again in May. According to…
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Quibi Renews Chrissy’s Court for Season 2
Quibi’s original series Chrissy’s Court has been renewed for a second season, starring and executive produced by Chrissy Teigen. “The verdict is in!!! Since there is no shortage of petty disagreements to judge, we’re back for a second season!!,’ said Chrissy Teigen. ‘Send us your cases because court…is in session.” In each episode of the…
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Over 100 Million People Watch YouTube and YouTube TV on TV Screens Each Month
During the NewFronts event this week, YouTube shared some interesting statistics about the audiences on its platforms, including announcing that more than 100 million people in the US are watching YouTube or YouTube TV on TV screens each month. YouTube also noted that YouTube overall reaches more people between the ages of 18 and 49…
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Watch the Trailer for The Muppets Original Unscripted Series on Disney+
Off the cuff gags, improv comedy, celebrity guests, and all your favorite Muppet characters. That’s what you can expect from Disney+’s new series Muppets Now premiering July 31. The Happiest Streaming Service on Earth dropped the trailer for the Muppet’s Studio’s first-ever unscripted series, and in we see guest appearances from Seth Rogen, Ru Paul,…
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HBO Max Will Keep 10 DC Movies Longer Than Expected
Many HBO Max subscribers were disappointed to hear that a list of DC movies would be leaving the service on July 1. On Thursday, the company announced that “by popular demand, HBO Max has extended the availability” of some of those DC titles. These DC titles will be available through December 2020. Batman vs Superman:…
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Peacock Releases Trailers for Its New Originals
On Thursday, Peacock released the first look at its new originals by dropping trailers for more than half a dozen new shows like Brave New World, In The Deep With Ryan Lochte, and Psych 2: Lassie Come Home. Here’s a look at some of the new originals to get excited about: BRAVE NEW WORLD THE…
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Watch These Premieres on The Criterion Channel in June
The Criterion Channel has a brand new lineup of new and classic films that a lot of times, you won’t be able to find anywhere else. From the wild and heartwarming Born Free, to the classic musical West Side Story, the Criterion Channel has dozens of films premiering this month. Complete list of films premiering…
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HBO Max Brings Back ‘Gone With The Wind,’ But Adds a Disclaimer Intro
Earlier this month, HBO Max removed the classic film Gone With The Wind from the streaming service because of the movie’s seemingly unphased portrayal of slavery in the Confederate South. Now the streamer has added the movie back into its library, but with an additional introduction to the film by Turner Classic Movies host Jacqueline…
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Starry Internet Expands Broadband Access in Partnership with Housing Authority of LA
Broadband internet provider Starry announced this week a partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles to expand its affordable internet service to over 600 households. The Starry Connect Initiative is a program offering low-cost broadband access to residents for only $15 per month, through partnerships with public and affordable housing organizations.…
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Which Streaming Service Has the Most Reality TV?
While most reality TV shows these days are pretty far from reality, there’s no denying that it’s an incredibly popular genre. And since the first few months of this year, viewership has actually exploded. While most of America was quarantined earlier this year, it seems they turned to reality TV shows. But if you’re looking…
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AT&T Watch TV is No Longer Available for New Subscribers
AT&T has stopped making AT&T Watch TV available to new subscribers, cutting down on the numbers of streaming services offered by the company. The website for the service now has the following message. Standalone WatchTV is no longer available for new sign ups or to re-subscribe. Existing WatchTV customers who subscribe to the app or…
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Cord Cutter Profile: My Cord Cutting Journey Began With a Layoff, a Spreadsheet, and a Humble Roku 3
Cord Cutter Profile is a new feature on Cord Cutters News. Each week, we’ll share the profile of a cord cutter with the details of what services and devices they’re using, how much money they’re saving, and tips to help others navigate the world of watching content without a cable subscription. This week, it’s time…
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Bear Grylls is Launching a New Digital Network with Team Whistle
Everyone’s favorite survivalist Bear Grylls and his production company The Natural Studios has partnered with Team Whistle to launch a digital Network this fall. The content will be aimed at younger audiences and feature shows starring Grylls himself, as well as other on-brand outdoor lifestyle and adventure programming. “This is about giving people access to…
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The ADCC World Championships Will Stream Exclusively on FloSports
Today, FloSports announced it would be the exclusive broadcast home of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Combat Club’s (ADCC) World Submission Fighting Championships. As one of the world’s premier combat sports events, the ADCC will air in its entirety on the FloGrappling platform. “We are honored to once again partner with Mo and the ADCC team…
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Will Disney and ESPN Move Sports Fully to Streaming?
Ah, Coronavirus. She was just the nail in the coffin for ESPN’s dwindling pay-TV viewers. More than ever, people are switching to streaming for all their entertainment needs including sports, which makes now a great time for ESPN to consider taking its world of broadcast sports to direct-to-consumer streaming. Media Analyst Ben Swinburne of Morgan…
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