Category: News
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FCC to Vote on Plan to Use ATSC 3.0 for ‘Broadcast Internet’
The Federal Communications Commission is planning to take a close look at the possibility of using the new ATSC 3.0 standard to offer internet service. Commissioner Brendan Carr said the FCC will discuss his plans for what’s being billed as “broadcast internet.” “Broadcast internet services are poised to offer a new and competitive broadband pipe,”…
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AFI Movie Picks are Now on The Apple TV App
The American Film Institute’s AFI Movie Club is now available on the Appl TV app. The club curates daily film picks that you can rent or buy from Apple. In addition, the app will let you know if that film title is available on other streaming platforms like Netflix or Hulu, making it even easier…
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Netflix Announces Premiere Date for Umbrella Academy Season 2
Netflix has announced the release date of season 2 for its original series The Umbrella Academy and shared the announcement with a video made by the cast from their homes. Season 2 will be released on July 31, worldwide on Netflix. “The Umbrella Academy” stars Ellen Page, Mary J. Blige, Cameron Britton, Tom Hopper, David…
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Warner Bros Movie ‘Clouds’ Will Head Straight to Disney+, Not HBO Max
The Warner Bros movie Clouds that was originally set to premiere in theaters will now head right for streaming on Disney+ instead. The film is following suit of many movies this season choosing to forego the theatrical window and make a streaming debut. However, what makes this choice so interesting is the fact that Warner Bros chose…
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BritBox Acquires Largest Agatha Christie Collection
The IPTV and BBC-owned streaming service BritBox now has the largest collection of Agatha Christie adaptations. The streaming service has secured rights to more seasons of “Poirot,” and newly restored HD versions of “Marple” and “Partners in Crime.” Seasons 9-12 of “Poirot” and the special “Poirot: Mysterious Affair at Styles,” launched May 15 in honor…
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Get a Free Month of Showtime, Starz, & Epix With Sling TV Premium Pass
While Sling TV’s Happy Hour promotion is over, the streaming service is back with two new offers for new customers to choose from. Premium Pass is a limited time offer, now included with your first month of Sling TV, letting Sling subscribers make every night a movie night. With Premium Pass, you can get free…
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5 Best Streaming Services for Documentaries
If you’ve ever said to yourself, “Once I get some time and the opportunity, I’m learning more about this or I’m going there,” you’ve no doubt been swept away by a great documentary. However, we’re learning that while we may get the time we’re looking for, the opportunities are a little more unpredictable. Thankfully, the…
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Live Sports are Returning to fuboTV – Here’s What to Watch
Sports fans rejoice, the first signs of live sports returning to TV are popping up after a massive shut down over the global coronavirus pandemic. But sports events are making a comeback and you can stream them live on fuboTV. “The gradual return of live sports, with or without spectators, is a very encouraging sign…
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Comcast Blames Lack of Regional Sports Fee Refunds On Leagues
With live sports on hold, many cable customers are wondering why they’re paying fees for content they’re not getting. After weeks of customers speaking out and asking for refunds, Comcast is responding. Regional sports networks pay for the rights to broadcast sports. Comcast, like all cable companies, pays those networks for rights to carry their…
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T-Mobile Customers Can Get 3 Months of TIDAL Premium for Free Starting May 19
T-Mobile has partnered with music streaming service TIDAL to offer the phone carrier’s customers three months of TIDAL premium for free through the T-Mobile Tuesdays app. This offer will be available through the app starting May 19, 2020. To score three months of free TIDAL Premium (saving customers almost $30), T-Mobile customers can head to…