Category: News
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Report: 38% of Movie Goers Plan to Stream New Releases at Home
It’s been an interesting year for streaming as Hollywood scrambled to find alternatives to theatrical releases for blockbuster films. Some releases (like James Bond) were postponed altogether, some opted for straight-to-streaming releases (Tom Hanks’ Greyhound), and others have split the difference with a hybrid, same-day theater/streaming premiere. But while pandemic restrictions have lightened to a…
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How to Watch the MLB Field of Dreams Game Without Cable on August 12
Tonight, history will be made with the first MLB game to be played in the state of Iowa. Inspired by the 1989 movie of the same name, the Field of Dreams Game was originally scheduled for 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic. Released in 1989, Field of Dreams is a sports fantasy drama…
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A New ‘Home Alone’ Movie is Coming to Disney+ This Holiday Season
Disney+ announced today that an all new “Home Alone” movie, “Home Sweet Home Alone,” will debut on the streaming service on November 12, 2021. In the movie, Max Mercer is a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays. So, when a married couple…
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How to Watch NFL Preseason Week 1 Without Cable
Preseason football for most of the National Football League has finally arrived. After being canceled last season due to the ongoing pandemic, this preseason will have a different look as there will only be 3 games since the regular season will have 17 games this year. Last week’s Hall of Fame Game was the official…
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Verizon Customers Can Get a Free Year of AMC+
Verizon is adding another streaming perk for some customers. The company announces today that new Fios home internet customers or customers who purchase a smartphone on a new line with select Verizon Unlimited plans can receive up to 12 months of AMC+ at no additional cost. Verizon currently has deals in place to offer some…
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Plex Introduces New ‘Super Sonic’ Music Feature
Today, Plex is introducing a new feature for Plex Pass users to enjoy their music collections in a new way. Super Sonic uses a unique music genome, custom built by the Plex team, just for music lovers. Here’s how Plex describes the new feature: Unlike other mixers, Super Sonic is based on sound, rather than…
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Plex Adds 3 New Channels to Its Free Streaming Lineup
Plex is expanding its free streaming channel lineup with the addition of three more channels today. Tune in to get global entertainment, take a peek into the lives of celebrities, and find your zen. New channels available on Plex today: MHz Now (US and Canada) MHz Now features scripted entertainment from more than 15 countries. The…
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ESPN+ Goes Up in Price on August 13 – Sign Up Now to Lock in the Lower Price
Last month, ESPN+ gave subscribers a warning that the price of the streaming service would be increasing to $6.99/month or $69.99/year, up from $5.99/month and $59.99/year. That increase is going into effect this Friday. To avoid the price hike for now, you can sign up for the ESPN+ annual plan before Friday and lock in…
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ATSC 3.0 Launches in Indianapolis
NextGen TV has launched in Indianapolis, IN with four local stations now broadcasting with the NextGen TV transmissions standard. The stations in Indianapolis include WRTV (ABC), WTTK (CBS), WTHR (NBC), and WXIN (FOX). The participating stations have cooperated to ensure that current programming remains available to all viewers, regardless of whether their television service is…
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Redbox Adds RetroCrush to Free Streaming Lineup in Content Deal with DMR
Redbox announced today an agreement with Digital Media Rights. With the agreement, Redbox is launching a new free streaming channel – RetroCrush. The independent anime streaming brand offers viewers classic anime TV and movies 24 hours a day. “Redbox is known for offering the very best selection of content for our customers, and this deal…