Category: News
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Crunchyroll to End Free Streaming of New Releases
Crunchyroll will no longer offer free, ad-supported viewing of simulcasts for newly released shows on its anime streaming service, according to an announcement on its website. Previously, anime fans could stream new releases on the free tier one week after their initial release. Subscribers will now have to subscribe to a paid plan, starting at…
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Study: Sports Streaming Subscribers on the Rise as Traditional Sports Network Subs Decline
As the digital shift in professional sports continue, the number of subscribers to sports streaming platforms are rising, while subscribers to traditional networks are on the decline, according to a research posting by Dataxis senior analyst Guillaume Perrin. Perrin’s research shows that ESPN subscribers decreased to around 76 million in 2021, which is down by…
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Everything Coming to Hulu in April 2022
It’s hard to believe we’re already looking at what’s coming to Hulu in April, but with March on the downward side of half-way over, it’s high time we start gearing up for a new month of content. Hulu is stacking its upcoming slate with some high profile new premieres including The Kardashians, a new Original…
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A James Bond Inspired Competition Show is In the Works at Prime Video
Prime Video is creating a competition TV show based on the James Bond franchise. According to Variety, the “007’s Road to a Million” is a race around the world that will take contestants to many. of the locations featured in the classic Bond films as they compete for the grand prize of £1 million ($1.3…
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How to Watch the 2022 Oscars on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More on March 27
Hollywood’s biggest night has returned as the best films released between March 1 and December 31, 2021, will be honored at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony. This year’s award show will be hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes, which is the first time multiple hosts have hosted the ceremony since 2011. 36…
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‘The Adam Project’ Was The Top Film of the Week on Netflix
Netflix’s top ten lists have been shaken up this week with some new arrivals, while others are celebrating six and seven weeks on the list. The streamer’s Original movie The Adam Project currently ranks number one in films for the week ending March 20. The Adam Project has a star-studded cast including Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer…
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How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on March 26
The UFC makes its return to Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, for the first time in 13 years, with a loaded card for UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus. The 13-bout card is stacked, as every fighter in the top 3 fights is ranked in their division, and it will be headlined by a heavyweight…
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Which Oscar Nominated Film Would Win Best Picture if Based on Viewership
The 94th Academy Awards are just around the corner (Sunday, March 27), and the nomination list is stacked with some powerful movies all vying for Best Picture. Unlike other Award categories, all Academy members get to submit nominations for Best Picture, making it an extra honor to be chosen. Obviously there are a lot of…
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March Madness: How to Watch the Men’s Elite Eight on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on March 26
After a shocking Sweet 16 that saw top-ranked Gonzaga and No.1 Arizona eliminated, March Madness is down to the Elite Eight in the 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Elite Eight will take place over two days with Day 1 featuring two No. 2 seeds taking the floor against a No. 5 and…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Roku OS 11 Launches, Starlink Raises Rates
This week saw Roku launch its newest operating system update, Roku OS 11. Meanwhile, satellite internet provider Starlink announced it’s raising monthly rates, and Bally Sports’ DTC streaming platform may arrive this summer (now that Major League Baseball is back). Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and streaming. Breaking News Here are…