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Coronavirus Resource Guide for Cord Cutters
Here at Cord Cutters News, we realize the impact COVID-19 has taken on our readers. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of free resources to help your social distancing experience become a little more enjoyable. Stay up To Date on COVID-19 News You don’t need a syndicated news program to stay informed. Get the latest…
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Quibi Launches Today with a 90-Day Free Trial – Here’s Everything Available in April
The countdown is over, the mobile-only video streaming service Quibi launched today, April 6, 2020. The app features movie-quality content designed for your phone and in short-form only. These shows, movies in chapters and unscripted documentaries are “quick bites” designed to only take up a few minutes of your time, 10 or less to be…
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Quibi is Available a Day Early for Some Users
It appears the mobile streaming service Quibi is already available ahead of its launch date for some users who pre-ordered the app. The app’s launch date is scheduled for April 6, 2020. But tonight at 10:13 PM CST, a central timezone reader got an email from Quibi notifying them that the preorder was available for…
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LeVar Burton is Streaming Live Story Time Readings on Twitter
1980s and 90s kids remember growing up to the stories read on Reading Rainbow, and now you can relive a little piece of your childhood to the sound of LeVar Burton’s voice reading stories once again. The former Star Trek star announced he will be reading storybooks on Twitter three times a week for both kids and adults…
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How to Watch the SXSW Film Lineup for Free on Amazon
With last month’s unprecedented cancelation of SXSW 2020 due to coronavirus, the Austin-based festival has teamed up with Amazon to bring the films from the event right to your home screen for free with the launch of “Prime Video presents the SXSW 2020 Film Festival Collection.” Amazon is extending SXSW 2020 filmmakers the invitation to…
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What’s Free on Pluto in April – ‘Twilight,’ ‘Married With Children,’ And More
Pluto TV has a new line up of premieres for April, including a Twilight marathon, classic comedies and celebrity birthday celebrations. Pluto TV has something for everyone in the household to enjoy, all for free. Twilight’s Premiere on Pluto TV Tweet along with Pluto using #TwilightonPlutoTV on April 6th at 8 pm when Twilight premieres…
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Sling is Donating On-Demand Movie Rental Profits to COVID-19 Relief
Sling TV announced it will be donating its on-demand profits to help healthcare providers who are helping fight coronavirus. Now through April 5, 2020, 100% of profits from movie rentals through the streaming service will go to Good360, a charity organization providing relief amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “With Sling TV’s help, we are further able…
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ViacomCBS Closes Purchase of 49% Stake in Miramax
ViacomCBS and beIN Media Group have just announced the closing of the ViacomCBS purchase of a 49% stake in Miramax. beIN Media Group will keep its 51% stake in the company. This deal was announced back in December 2019. The deal, for $375 million, gives ViacomCBS joint ownership of Miramax’s catalog of 700 titles which…
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Here’s the Full April Lineup For Sundance Now
With dramas, thrillers, documentaries and even a mockumentary, April brings a full new slate of programming available on Sundance Now. And don’t forget, Sundance Now has an extended free trial offer going on right now. Use the code SUNDANCENOW30 for a free 30-day trial for new subscribers. Here’s the full April lineup: Wednesday, April 1…
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Free Streaming Service Pluto Turns 6 Years Old This Week
Pluto TV had a birthday this week marking 6 years of delivering free streaming content. Pluto TV has been consistently adding and rotating channels since being purchased by Viacom earlier this year. Right now Pluto TV has 242 channels from movie channels to news channels, and everything in between. PLUTO TV TURNS 6 TODAY! And…
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AT&T Stops Selling U-verse TV As It Shifts Focus to AT&T TV
For some time now we have heard that U-Verse TV’s days were numbered. Last year, AT&T had confirmed to Cord Cutters News that U-verse TV is no longer offered in markets where the new AT&T TV is now available. A few weeks ago, AT&T moved U-verse sales to be by phone only. Now, AT&T has…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Amazon Prime Video in April 2020
Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video: April 1 Bangkok Dangerous Bird of Paradise Blind Husbands Broken Blossoms The Bodyguard The Boost The Brothers Grimm The Chumscrubber Daniel Boone Diamonds Are Forever Diary of a Hitman Die Another Day Dishonored Lady Dollface Dr. No Dr. T & the Women Drums in the Deep South For…
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Acorn TV is Set to Launch in the UK April 29, 2020
The British-focused streaming service Acorn TV is finally launching in Britain this month. Viewers in North America have been able to watch TV shows from across the pond since 2011, thanks to Acorn TV. Now, it’s branching out into the UK, delivering classics like “Acorn TV has been phenomenally successful in North America, and we’re…
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Sinclair and Nielsen Enter a Multi-Year Renewal Deal
Nielsen and Sinclair Broadcasting Group have signed a deal to keep them under contract for the next few years. This means Nielsen will continue to provide services like TV ratings for Sinclair’s 191 TV stations, 22 regional sports networks, Tennis Channel and several digital broadcast channels. “As Sinclair has acquired and diversified its portfolio of…
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Watch John Krasinski’s New Show, ‘Some Good News’ on YouTube
John Krasinski has a lot of titles under his belt, loveable sitcom goofball, action hero, producer, and now… News Anchor? Jim Halpert has come a long way. Last week, Krasinski debuted his at-home, mock evening news show to bring a smile to the internet amid uncertain times. You’ve probably seen it already circulating around the…
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