Tag: DirectTV
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Blockbusters at 30: Where to Stream These ’90s Favorites Right Now
Time flies when you’re watching great movies. Believe it or not, these iconic films from 1995 are hitting the big 3-0 this July. Whether you’re reliving your favorite quotes or discovering them for the first time, these titles have stood the test of time—and they’re all available to stream. From fashion-forward comedies to post-apocalyptic epics,…
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Stars, Stripes, and Streaming: 5 Patriotic Movies to Watch on 4th of July 2025
Nothing pairs better with barbecue and fireworks on the 4th of July 2025 than a great movie that celebrates American grit, history, and freedom. Whether you’re in the mood for explosive alien battles, rousing historical epics, or emotional war dramas, there’s something on streaming this July 4th for every kind of viewer. Here are five…
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Celebrate These 5 Iconic Movies Turning 45 This Month
Break out the disco ball and dial up the nostalgia. Believe it or not, these movies first hit theaters in June 1980, and they’re still worth streaming today. From slapstick parodies to toe-tapping musical mayhem, each film on this list has earned its place in pop culture history. Whether you’re reliving old favorites or discovering…
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DIRECTV Expands Local News Offerings with WFMZ-TV for Streaming Customers
In a significant expansion of its local content, DIRECTV has launched Allentown-based WFMZ-TV for all its Philadelphia-area streaming customers. This new addition means DIRECTV STREAM and satellite-free customers will now have access to WFMZ’s local news, weather, and entertainment programming. Owned by locally based Maranatha Broadcasting Co., WFMZ-TV has consistently maintained a strong presence among…
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Disney Responds to DirecTV’s Misrepresentation Amid Ongoing Dispute
The Walt Disney Company has issued a strong response to DirecTV’s recent statements regarding their ongoing contract negotiations, emphasizing the misrepresentation of facts by DirecTV and reaffirming Disney’s commitment to reaching a fair agreement. In a joint statement, Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, co-chairmen of Disney Entertainment, along with Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN, underscored…
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Deal Alert! As Tegna & DIRECTV Fight Continues, Mohu & Antennas Direct Are Offering 25% Off Antennas
Earlier this week DIRECTV, U-Verse, and DIRECTV STREAM subscribers lost Tegna-owned ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC affiliates. Since the two parties have yet to agree on a new deal to restore the local channels to customers are searching for ways to watch their local news and more. If you need an antenna, beginning today, you can…
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DIRECTV Slams Comcast’s ‘Most Live Sports’ Claim For Peacock. But is it Justified?
When Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said on a Thursday earnings conference call that Peacock had the “most live sports of any streaming service,” it was a reiteration of a claim made on the company’s site, and one that analysts moved on without much fanfare. But DIRECTV is taking issue with that claim. “That unsubstantiated hubris…
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DIRECTV & DISH Media Announce Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Advertising
DIRECTV Advertising and DISH Media announced today they are issuing new standardized solutions for enabling programming structured with a simpler, more consistent process to improve workflow.
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PBS Kids Channel is Now Live on DirecTV Stream
DirectTV Stream has added PBS Kids to its channel lineup. Now, DIRECTV Stream users can access the same programming as the PBS Kids linear channel, including popular shows like Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts, Molly of Denali, and more. While PBS Kids on-demand content is available on platforms like Amazon Prime Video Channels, DirectTV…
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Dish Chairman Says DirecTV Merger is ‘Inevitable’ Once Again
Dish Network chairman Charlie Ergen says that a merger between Dish and DirecTV is “inevitable” with comments suggesting that a merger could happen at any time. “Yeah, I mean, I still think DISH and DIRECTV will be inevitable. Could that be a month from now or 10 years from now? That I don’t know,” Ergen…