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Dish Chairman Says DirecTV Merger is ‘Inevitable’ Once Again
Dish Network chairman Charlie Ergen says that a merger between Dish and DirecTV is “inevitable” with comments suggesting that a merger could happen at any time. “Yeah, I mean, I still think DISH and DIRECTV will be inevitable. Could that be a month from now or 10 years from now? That I don’t know,” Ergen…
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XUMO Offers Seven Streaming Channels from Cinedigm
Cinedigm announced today that The Bob Ross Channel has launched on the free streaming service XUMO. With the addition of The Bob Ross Channel, XUMO now carries seven steaming channels from Cinedigm’s portfolio with the new channel streaming alongside CONtv, Docurama, Dove Channel, Bambu, Combat Go, and Comedy Dynamics. “We are proud to be associated with Bob Ross’ lasting legacy. We remain dedicated to driving more…
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Vizio Smartcast Now Lets You Stream Yoga and Meditation to Help You Unwind
Sanctuary Studios announced its new video on-demand app available for VIZIO Smartcast that features health and wellness content like meditation and yoga classes you can follow along with at home. Based in Seattle, Sanctuary Studios, Inc. is an immersive yoga and meditation studio that launched an innovative virtual yoga retreat model streamed to independent studios…
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HBO Max ‘Friends’ Reunion is Delayed Again With No New Production Date
So no one told you life was gonna be this way… Filming of the Friends reunion special for HBO Max has been postponed yet again due to extended production shutdowns during the pandemic. The show was originally set to start taping shortly after the reunion was announced early this spring but was delayed when the…
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Federal Judge Approves DOJ’s Move to End Decades-Old Movie Theater Antitrust Rules
This week, a federal judge gave a thumbs up to a Department of Justice effort to terminate what’s become known as the Paramount Consent Decrees — a set of antitrust rules and regulations that have been in place since the 1940s. The decrees essentially barred major movie studios at the time from also owning movie theaters,…
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EarthLink Internet Continues Its No Data Cap Policy Amid COVID-19
With internet usage surging during the coronavirus pandemic, EarthLink is here to remind customers its service plans are free from data caps and overage charges. Now more than ever, the ISP plans to help people stay connected with unlimited data and speeds of up to 1000 Mbps. “Our HyperLink consumer internet service has no data…
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‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Will Hit Hulu in November
Hulu announced the WarnerBros cartoon Animaniacs will be making its comeback on the platform November 20 with a 13-episode season. This release date comes after the streaming service announced its two-season series order for the 90s cartoon two years ago. Another 13 episodes for season 2 is scheduled for 2021. Yakko, Wakko and Dot are…
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ESPN+ Will Raise Its Price Next Week
ESPN+ will be increasing its price from $4.99 per month to $5.99 per month for new subscribers. The price hike goes into effect next week. For existing subscribers, the price will stay locked in at $4.99 per month for one year. While the monthly price of the ESPN+ app will increase, the annual price…
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Weekend Wrap Up: Top 11 Cord Cutting Stories from This Week
This week, we took a look at Disney’s decision to release Mulan for a premium price on its streaming service, more earnings reports, Hulu’s new user interface, and more. Here are some of the top stories from the past week. ‘Mulan’ Premium Price One of the biggest entertainment stories this week came from Disney and…
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Lizzo is Headed to Amazon Studios with First-Look TV Deal
Amazon Studios has signed a first-look television deal with Lizzo to create streaming projects that will air exclusively on Prime Video. It sounds like the “Truth Hurts” singer already has some content ideas up her sleeve. “I’m so excited to partner with the amazing team at Amazon,” said Lizzo. “Thank you to Jen Salke and…
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Google Will Pay Those Who Used Google+ in a Class Action Settlement: Here’s How to Claim Your Money
If you used Google’s social media network Google+ between January 1, 2015 and April 2, 2019, you may be eligible to receive part of a $7.5 million court ordered payout. Those who are eligible for the payout will receive up to a whopping $12. Google+ was a social media platform that ran from June 2011…
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Sports Are Back, But Cable Customers Are Not
Sports are back, without fans in attendance, but it appears traditional TV fans are absent as well. Just one week ago, we posed the question of whether live sports would bring streamers back to cable. We already have an answer, and it’s not good news for traditional television at least when it comes to baseball.…
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How to Watch Fox Sports Wisconsin Without Cable
Fans of the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks can catch games on Fox Sports Wisconsin on three services. With the MLB set to start their season this week and other leagues soon to follow, many cord cutters are looking for ways to watch their favorite teams without cable. Here’s how to do it. Note: only viewers…
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Toast.Net Will Discontinue Low Cost Plans, Act Now to be Grandfathered
Internet service provider Toast.Net is changing its lineup of broadband service plans. As part of the update, some plans will no longer be available. These plans include the three least expensive DSL options: 12 Mbps for $43.95/month, 18 Mbps for $49.95/month, and 25 Mbps for $54.95/month; the two least expensive Fiber options: Fiber 60 for…
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TikTok is Now Available on Your Big Screen With a Free Fire TV App
TikTok and all its Savage dance moves aren’t confined to your mobile device any longer. The company just launched “More TikTok,” a free Fire TV app that lets you stream curated TikTok content on your big screen. True to its name, the Fire TV app also features more content that’s longer than the one minute…
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