Category: News
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32% of Viewers Have Tried a New Streaming Service During Self-Isolation
The phrase “new normal” is being thrown around a lot these days in relation to the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent quarantines all across the nation, but it looks like COVID-19 really is causing a new normal in the streaming world. According to new data from Alpha, an insights firm that helps clients learn more about…
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10 New Movies Coming to Hallmark Movies Now in May
Hallmark Movies Now is adding ten additional Hallmark movies, as it offers subscribers a fresh slate of programming during its “Hope and Sunshine” event. Here’s a list of the new movies headed to the channel for May: “Under the Autumn Moon” available to stream starting Monday, April 27, 2020 While scouting a dude ranch for…
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Pluto TV adds CBS Sports HQ to Its Channel Lineup
Today, CBS Sports HQ launched on Pluto TV. The channel is a 24/7 sports network with live coverage, featuring the latest in sports news, highlights, and commentary. “We’re very pleased to expand the distribution of CBS Sports HQ to Pluto TV, making our round-the-clock sports news even more widely accessible to the millions of Pluto…
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Pluto TV Partners with TiVo to Expand the TiVo+ Content Network
Today, TiVo and Pluto TV announced a partnership to bring more content to TiVo, allowing users to easily find and launch Pluto programming. The free streaming service includes over 250 live, linear channels. “Launching Pluto TV in an integrated way with TiVo aligns perfectly with our goal to provide a friction-free viewer experience with our…
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VIZIO Names Adam Townsend as Chief Financial Officer
VIZIO announced today that Adam Townsend has been named Chief Financial Officer of the company. As CFO, Townsend will work toward expanding VIZIO’s presence in the connected TV marketplace with the VIZIO SmartCast platform and VIZIO Ads. “VIZIO is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the rapid shift toward digital video consumption through a powerful combination…
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Updated Roku Wireless Speakers Make an Early Appearance on Amazon
Update (05/05/20): Representatives from Roku reached out to provide the following comment: “The Roku Smart Soundbar, Roku Wireless Subwoofer and the Roku Wireless Speakers are now available on Amazon.com. The Roku Wireless Speakers are very similar to the Roku TV Wireless Speakers but they do not come bundled with remotes.” Original story follows. An Amazon…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime the Week of May 4, 2020
Thank heaven it’s finally May and we have some new shows thanks to the monthly refresh on our favorite streaming services. Everything coming to Netflix this week: May 4 Arctic Dogs May 5 Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours To Kill May 6 Workin’ Moms: Season 4 May 7 Scissor Seven: Season 2 May 8 18 regali…
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fuboTV Ended 2019 With 315,789 Subscribers & a 96% Increase in Revenue
After the merger of fuboTV and FaceBank Group, the company has released its first letter to shareholders, with details about subscriber numbers and finances for the first quarter. fuboTV launched in January 2015 with a vision to be streaming destination for sports fans, saying “come for the sports, stay for the entertainment.” The service is…
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Pluto TV and Verizon Sign Distribution Deal
Free streaming service Pluto TV and Verizon have announced a comprehensive distribution deal for pay TV, connected TV, and mobile, Deadline reported today. With the new deal, Pluto TV will gain placement across Verizon’s wireless network, Stream TV, and the pay TV service Verizon FiOS. Verizon has been focused on its 5G technology, which will…
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Watch Nine Nights of True Crime on Investigation Discovery
Get your true crime fix with nine straight nights of documentaries and riveting specials on Investigation Discovery every night at 9 pm ET starting Memorial Day. The event starts off with an exploration of the disturbed psyche of serial killer and cannibal, Jeffrey Dahmer, culminates with an explosive tell-all from the TV producer who was…