Author: Jess Barnes

  • Philo vs AT&T Watch TV Which Service is Right For You? (Updated: August 2019)

    Philo vs AT&T Watch TV Which Service is Right For You? (Updated: August 2019)

    While streaming services are seeing major updates, new channels, and feature upgrades, we’re back with updates to our comparison posts. These are made to put two similar streaming services side by side to help you decide which is the best option for you. Today, we’re taking a look at Philo and AT&T Watch. Plans and…

  • CW Seed Acquires Streaming Rights for Schitt’s Creek

    CW Seed Acquires Streaming Rights for Schitt’s Creek

    Free, ad-supported streaming service CW Seed has acquired streaming rights for the first four seasons of Pop TV’s Schitt’s Creek. “We love everything about Schitt’s Creek – the comedy acting, writing as well as the show’s binge-ability. All of which are perfect for the CW Seed audience,” said Rick Haskins, Executive Vice President, The CW. “We’re excited…

  • Over Half of Hulu Viewers Watch Little or No Traditional TV

    Over Half of Hulu Viewers Watch Little or No Traditional TV

    Hulu has released research results showing that more than half of Hulu viewers are either light linear viewers or non-viewers of TV. The research made it even more clear that as cord cutting continues to grow, viewers are increasingly more likely to never start a cable subscription, viewing TV only through streaming services. Hulu’s cordless…

  • Netflix’s The OA Cancelled After Two Seasons

    Netflix’s The OA Cancelled After Two Seasons

    Netflix has decided not to renew The OA for a third season. Sadly for fans of The OA the second season is it’s last. “We are incredibly proud of the 16 mesmerizing chapters of The OA,” said Cindy Holland, Netflix’s VP of Original Content. “And are grateful to Brit [Marling] and Zal [Batmanglij] for sharing their audacious…

  • In the Changing TV Market, Nielsen Struggles to Find a Buyer

    In the Changing TV Market, Nielsen Struggles to Find a Buyer

    Nielsen Holdings, the company known for its TV ratings reports, cannot find a buyer and is reportedly considering selling the company in pieces. Private equity group Blackstone had been in talks with Nielsen about potentially buying the consumer research firm for months before backing out in March. Another potential buyer, Apollo Global Management, also lost…

  • Apple TV+ Will Likely Charge a Fee, Even for Apple TV Users

    Apple TV+ Will Likely Charge a Fee, Even for Apple TV Users

    Comments during Apple’s fiscal third quarter call suggest that Apple will be charging a fee for Apple TV+ rather than offering it as a free service for those with an Apple TV device. During the call, Apple CFO Luca Maestri mentioned that there would be trial periods available, nothing that “the road to monetization takes…

  • CBS All Access Plans to Release a Dozen Originals in 2020

    CBS All Access Plans to Release a Dozen Originals in 2020

    CBS wants to air at least 12 original series next year on CBS All Access and Marc DeBevoise, president and chief operating officer of CBS Interactive, says there maybe even more, as reported by Broadcasting + Cable. During the Television Critics Association (TCA) press event, DeBevoise said that original programming is a “tremendous driver” for…

  • Here is Everything We Know About AT&T TV, AT&T TV NOW, & AT&T Watch TV

    Here is Everything We Know About AT&T TV, AT&T TV NOW, & AT&T Watch TV

    On Tuesday, AT&T launched a website for the AT&T TV streaming service. With the site launch, emails from AT&T to customers, press releases, and interviews, we’ve gathered a lot of information about all of AT&T’s streaming services. These are the key points that we’ll dive into detail about below: DIRECTV NOW is rebranding as AT&T…

  • What is Pluto TV? You Asked, We Answer (Updated July 2019)

    What is Pluto TV? You Asked, We Answer (Updated July 2019)

    For most individuals, cord cutting is a great way to save money. That said, if you’re subscribed to multiple streaming services, the costs can add up. That’s where free streaming services come in. With options like Pluto TV, you can save money while watching quality content. In this post, we’re answering some of the basic…

  • 5 Fire TV Accessories to Help You Get More from Your Fire TV & Fire TV Stick

    5 Fire TV Accessories to Help You Get More from Your Fire TV & Fire TV Stick

    When you buy a Fire TV device, it’s ready to go right out of the box. However, if you want to add to your Fire TV experience, there are plenty of accessories to choose from to help you get even more from your Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. Sideclick Remote Attachment for Amazon Fire…