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Watching Pirated Sports Costs the Industry about $28.3 Billion Per Year
Piracy has been around for as long as the internet has and continues to be a problem today. Despite content being readily available from legitimate cable and online sources, many viewers still choose to watch their media and sports illegally. In fact, a new study shows that sports piracy is costing service providers and rights…
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New Streaming Service ‘France Channels’ Set to Launch in the U.S. This Spring
A new streaming service is headed to the U.S. this spring. Dubbed the “French BritBox,” France Channels is a streaming service dedicated to showcasing French content, similar to how BritBox focuses on British-specific content. The service will be available to stream with both French and English subtitles. According to Deadline, the company says it will…
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Get Philo for Just $1 With a Qualifying Best Buy Purchase
Philo and Best Buy are expanding their partnership and offering a promotion for new subscribers. Right now, those without a Philo subscription can sign up for just $1 for their first month (normally $20) with a qualifying purchase at Best Buy. Qualifying purchases include everything from an Amazon Fire TV Stick to smart TVs to…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video the Week of March 15
Get ready for a full week of incoming new content starting today. Some notable new arrivals include former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Waffles + Mochi on Netflix. For something a little darker, try Under Suspicion: Uncovering the Wesphael Case, the true-crime high-profile case of Belgian politician Bernard Wesphael who was accused of murdering his wife…
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Popular Piracy App Mobdro Taken Down, Four Arrested
Yet another illegal streaming service went dark recently and, after weeks of rumors that law enforcement was involved in the takedown of the Mobdro app, we now know more about what happened, thanks to a statement from Eurojust (European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation). “With the support of Eurojust, the Spanish authorities have taken…
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Rumor Suggests NVIDIA Could Stop Making Tegra Chip That Powers Shield TV
After a recent Bloomberg report hinted that an updated Nintendo Switch console could be on the horizon, more rumors surfaced focusing on the chip that powers both the current Switch as well as NVIDIA’s Shield TV line of streaming devices. Gamereactor cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter, who claims NVIDIA could end production…
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Streaming Titles Dominate the Oscar Nominations for 2021
Last year, the movie entertainment world saw a huge shift to streaming due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the proof is manifesting itself during this year’s awards season. Just as Netflix cleaned up at the Golden Globes, streamers and Netflix, in particular, are set to do very well at the upcoming Oscar Awards. Netflix has…
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Tubi is Interested in Creating Original Content
Tubi will follow the lead of Pluto TV, Crackle, and The Roku Channel in moving into original content for its free streaming service. Steve Tomsic, Chief Financial Officer of Fox discussed the free service’s interest in developing originals during an investment conference this week. Sources for Bloomberg confirmed that Tubi is having conversations with potential…
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YouTube and MLB Renew Partnership for 2021 Season
YouTube and MLB have announced the renewal of their partnership for the 2021 season for a third consecutive year. MLB Game of the Week Live on YouTube premieres on April 7 at 1 pm ET with the Tampa Bay Rays facing the Boston Red Sox. The series will include 21 games and a new broadcast feature…
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Ouch! These Streaming Originals Are Nominated for Worst Picture in the Annual Razzies
It’s that time of year again for the annual Golden Raspberry Awards, and this year’s list includes some noms for streaming originals like Hubie Halloween, 365 Days, The Wrong Missy, and more. In case you’re unfamiliar with The Razzies, this is one award you do not want to brag about winning. Unlike other awards shows,…