Tag: Coronavirus
-
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…
-
Dish Has New Customer Offers for Healthcare Workers
DISH has partnered with NBC, Discovery, A&E, Asurion and Assurant to make a $60,000 donation to Good360, a global charitable organization helping with COVID-19 relief efforts for healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic. Good360 can match every $1 donated with $10 worth of goods by leveraging their partnerships and connections. With DISH’s…
-
ATSC 3.0 Will Be Delayed Due to COVID-19, Pearl TV Exec Says
Ongoing impacts from COVID-19 could mean broadcasters won’t hit their goal of launching ATSC 3.0 in 40 markets this year, according to Pearl TV’s Anne Schelle. The broadcasting group’s managing director commented as part of a remote panel at a virtual IABM conference and discussed the pandemic’s effects on ATSC 3.0 rollout plans. Coming out…
-
The ‘Community’ Cast is Reuniting for a Virtual Table Read Fundraiser
Are you a fan of Community? The sitcom cast is reuniting for a virtual table read and Q&A session with fans to benefit Covid-19 relief efforts. The reading will air May Monday, May 18, at 2 p.m. PT on Sony Pictures TV’s “Community” YouTube page. Tune in for a reading of Season 5 Episode 4…
-
Watch the Timely Quarantine Rom-Com ‘Cooped Up’ on Crackle
The free streaming service Crackle is launching the Australian rom-com Cooped Up on its platform on May 14. Centered around a quarantined love storyline, the movie couldn’t come at a more relevant time.”When I made Cooped Up, I never dreamt its concept would become a reality for millions worldwide. During this time, my hope is that it…
-
Analysts Report Revised Forecasts for Netflix, Disney & More
The recent surge in streaming due to the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders has analysts revising previous projections. According to a report by London-based firm Digital TV Research, streaming platforms are seeing huge growth in projected subscription numbers, with Netflix and Disney+ right on top of that list. “We have completely revised our forecasts for…
-
94% of Parents Quarantining with Kids Carry at Least One Streaming Service
As parents contend with both working from home and school closures across America, the vast majority of them are using streaming television to get through. Hub Entertainment Research, a New Hampshire based company that tracks how people consume entertainment, conducted a study in April of 2,000 US residents who watch at least one hour of…
-
How to Watch The Disney Family Singalong Volume II This Sunday
Disney is coming back for round two of its popular Family Singalong special on ABC. Volume II will air on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10 at 7 p.m. ET. Ryan Seacrest is returning as host with a new star-studded crew singing and improvising dance moves from home. You can join in too, thanks to onscreen…
-
People are Streaming Netflix 72% More Than Usual During COVID-19
Netflix streaming usage is up 72% since the coronavirus pandemic began. This is according to the market research company The NPD Group. The findings show users in states like New York, Connecticut and New Jersey had the highest increase in viewership, thanks to stricter shelter-in-place orders. During the week of March 16, Americans streamed more…
-
The Top 20 Shows Being Binge Watched During Quarantine & Where to Stream Them
Reelgood set out to find out which series streamers are binge watching in their free time at home. They looked at which shows viewers were watching within the quarantine time period, then checked out which titles were being streamed for the first time. These are the shows being watched most often by Reelgood’s 4 million…