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Discovery and Sky Add Non-Linear Brands to Their Partnership in Expanded Deal
Discovery has renewed its partnership with Comcast-owned Sky in a new long term, multifaceted deal that will keep Discovery’s channels across the Sky Network in the UK, Ireland, Austria, and Germany. In addition to linear channels, the new deal now encompasses non-linear brands in the UK and Ireland. Sky will now be a distributor of…
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Movies Anywhere is Now Available on Vizio SmartCast
Today, Vizio and Movies Anywhere announced the addition of the Movies Anywhere app to the Vizio SmartCast platform. Movies Anywhere allows users to keep their digital movie collections from Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures (including DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment), The Walt Disney Studios (including Disney, Pixar, Twentieth Century Studios, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), and Warner…
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Disney+ Will Launch in Eight More Countries in September
Disney will be launching its streaming service in eight more countries on September 15, following its expansion to UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland in March. Disney+ will be available in the following areas: Portugal, Belgium, Finland, Iceland, and Luxembourg — €6.99 monthly/€69.99 annually Norway — 69 NOK monthly/689 annually Sweden —…
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Discovery is Launching a Spanish HGTV Network
Discovery has announced the launch of Hogar de HGTV, a Spanish language network that pulls content from Food Network, HGTV and Discovery. The new channel will debut on Cox contour June 30 and Charter Spectrum August 1. This will be Discovery’s third Hispanic network joining Discovery en Español and Discovery Familia. “Discovery is already well-regarded…
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Apple TV+ News Includes More Smart TV Support, First Look at Foundation
We didn’t get a next-gen Apple TV announcement at Monday’s Apple WWDC keynote, but we did get some updates to tvOS and the company’s streaming service, Apple TV+. During Apple’s livestream, Director of Program Management for Media Products Engineering Cindy Lin boasted that the Apple TV+ service is currently available on over 1 billion TVs…
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Here’s What’s New on Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video The Week of June 22
Here’s what’s coming to Netflix this week: June 23Eric Andre: Legalize Everything (Netflix original movie) June 27Dark—Season 3 (Netflix original series) Here’s what’s coming to Hulu this week: June 22 Clemency (2019) XX (2017) June 25 Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band (2020) Charlie’s Angels (2019) Here’s what’s coming to Amazon Prime Video this week: June 26…
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AMC is Sticking to Its Decision to Boycott Universal Movies
AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron is sticking to his guns about the theater’s decision to ban streaming NBCUniversal films in the future. The two entertainment mogul and movie production company have had a disagreement about whether it’s ok for new releases to skip the 90-day theatrical window, and so AMC is pulling out of any…
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Apple tvOS 14 Update Adds Picture-in-Picture, HomeKit Features
During today’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, Apple spent some time outlining what Apple TV users can expect when the platform’s next major update launches later this year. Known as tvOS 14, the operating system upgrade will add platform-wide picture-in-picture support, deeper HomeKit integration, and gaming-friendly features. The platform-wide picture-in-picture feature is fairly self-explanatory. You’ll be…
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Tubi Announces a Slate of New Content and A Spanish Language Section
During the IAB Newfront virtual presentation today, Tubi made a series of announcements, including new content that will add to Tubi’s free content lineup. “This is a pivotal time for Tubi, and for the broader AVOD space, as our relationship with FOX paves the way for a massive opportunity,” said Farhad Massoudi, CEO of Tubi. “Tubi and FOX…
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Crackle Announces New Original & Exclusive Content
During its NewFronts presentation today, Crackle is announcing a new slate of original and exclusive programming. After the success of Crackle originals including Going From Broke, executive produced by Ashton Kutcher, Crackle unveiled close to 200 hours of new Crackle original and exclusive programming, with a diverse mix of original sports docuseries, scripted series, feature…
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Verizon Launches Verizon Visa Card to Help Customers Save on Mobile Bills
Verizon customers have a new way to save money on their monthly bill, with the launch of the Verizon Visa Card on June 26. The card was designed with mobile customers in mind, allowing customers to earn rewards on everyday purchases and use those rewards for Verizon purchases. Verizon is introducing Verizon Dollars as rewards,…
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Cinedigm Partners with Team Whistle to Distribute Whistle TV Programming
Cinedigm announced today a new partnership with Team Whistle to distribute its Whistle TV streaming service. Whistle TV is an OTT Linear and VOD sports and entertainment network featuring Whistle original shows and a content library from various studios, networks, and sports leagues. The free streaming service STIRR. Cinedigm will work with Team Whistle to…
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Young Adults Prefer Internet for News Over TV
If there’s ever been a time when news consumption is important, it’s the past few months. But as racial unrest, a pandemic, and more sweep across the country, an interesting trend is emerging about young people – specifically where they get their news. According to a recent study from Horowitz Research, a media insights company,…
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Watch the First Trailer for ‘Hamilton’ on Disney+
During the 2020 ESPYs on Sunday night on ESPN and ESPN2, Disney+ premiered the trailer for “Hamilton,” the filmed version of the original Broadway production, ahead of its global premiere on Disney+ on July 3, 2020. The filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” brings an unforgettable stage performance and the experience of…
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Cord Cutters News Guide to HDR (High Dynamic Range)
We recently took a look at 4K video, what the term means and what you need to enjoy that content. And in this guide, we’re focusing on another feature that’s been creeping its way into mainstream TV and movie watching. It’s time to talk about HDR, or high-dynamic range. We’re going to go over what…
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