Tag: Peacock
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Comcast, Walmart Could Be Working on Smart TVs Together Soon
A new report from the Wall Street Journal suggests Comcast could be working with mega-retailer Walmart to develop and promote smart TVs. The deal would represent yet another move from Comcast as it looks to position itself as a worthy streaming competitor alongside Roku, Amazon, and others. According to the WSJ’s report, Walmart would promote…
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Peacock has Sports, Movies, and New Originals Heading its Way for November 2020
Kick back and relax this month with a whole new lineup of fresh content for you to binge on Peacock. You can start streaming the third season of Yellowstone exclusively on Peacock this November 22nd in addition to the first two seasons available now. Also coming the week of Thanksgiving is the streaming service’s original…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Netflix’s Price Hikes, T-Mobile’s New Streaming Service, and More
It’s Halloween weekend, but before we get to the tricks and treats, we have some streaming news to get to first. This week, we’re going to talk about Netflix bumping up pricing on a few of its plans, and T-Mobile launching a new entry into the live TV streaming field. Elsewhere, third quarter earnings continue…
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Peacock is the ‘Opposite of Quibi’ Says NBCUniversal CEO
After announcing that Peacock has reached 22 million sign ups earlier today, the company wants to make it clear that there is a plan to continue growing the service. That plan includes building Peacock’s content library with “familiar” titles that people already know, love, and want to come back to. “The fact that we have…
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Peacock Added 7 Million Users After Roku Deal, Reaching 22 Million Subscribers
While Q3 was tough on Comcast’s cable business, it was a strong quarter for the company’s streaming business. Comcast announced today that its NBCUniversal streaming service Peacock reached 22 million subscribers by the end of the quarter on September 30. One reason for the jump in subscriber numbers was the distribution deal Peacock made with…
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Get a Glimpse at Peacock’s ‘Saved by the Bell’ Reboot with New Trailer
It’s time to head back to Bayside High! Peacock just released the trailer for its reimagined reboot of Saved by the Bell, giving fans a closer look at the new and familiar faces coming to the series released Nov 25. While it’s not quite a total reunion, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren and Mario Lopez are back…
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Peacock Launches Election Section with News, Documentaries & Entertainment
Peacock is gearing up for the 2020 election with a new hub under the Vote tab. The new section provides easy access to live coverage, on-demand content, and channels, including a new, exclusive news commentary channel, The Choice. “We know the upcoming election is top of mind for viewers, so this destination makes content even…
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Study: HBO Max and Peacock are Reaching Different Age Groups
A new study shows that, as competition within the streaming industry continues to grow, the new service streamers choose likely depends on their age. A report from Ampere Analysis looked at two of the newest streaming services, HBO Max and Peacock, to find out which demographics are drawn to the content delivered by each service.…
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Peacock Will be the Exclusive Streaming Home to Yellowstone
Peacock announced today that it will be the exclusive streaming home of the entire Yellowstone series as the third season makes its way to the service on November 22. Yellowstone is cable’s most watched show of 2020 and one of the most popular shows on Peacock, with the first two seasons already available to Peacock…
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Stream a Tribute Video to Real Life Parks and Rec Workers on Peacock for ‘Treat Yo’ Self Day’
Today is the official ‘Treat Yo’ Self Day’ 2020 and Parks and Recreation is celebrating by honoring real-life parks and rec department workers around the country who are making a difference. Jim O’Heir who plays Jerry Gergich on the NBC comedy hosts a special video honoring five parks and recreation workers with a special award…