Category: News
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Plex Adds Skip Intro Feature to Plex Pass
Plex just announced a new Skip Intro feature that aims to do just exactly what you’d think it would. If you’ve ever used Netflix’s similar feature to jump past the same, ol’ theme song topping every episode, you know what to expect here. The interesting wrinkle is that Plex’s version works with your own personal…
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Magnolia Pictures Launches CineLife Channel on Redbox Free Live TV
Magnolia Pictures announced today the launch of CineLife, a channel for independent films and documentaries, on the free streaming service Redbox Free Live TV. “Redbox is a leader in the evolving home entertainment landscape and the curated CineLife channel provides Magnolia with the opportunity to present these incredible, award-winning films to as wide of an…
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Bloomberg TV+ Launches as the First 4K UHD Channel on Samsung TV Plus
Today Bloomberg Media announced a partnership with Samsung to launch Bloomberg TV+, a business and financing channel now available on Samsung TV Plus. This is the first 4K UHD channel available on Samsung TV Plus, and the only place to stream Bloomberg content in 4K ultra-high definition. “At Bloomberg Media, we’re committed to innovating our…
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Hulu is Getting an Updated Look and Improved User Experience
Hulu is making changes to ensure that its platform is as user friendly as possible, by making it easier for users to find the content they want and discover their new favorite shows and movies. To make those changes, Hulu’s interface is getting an update, rolling out to tvOS devices today, and coming to more…
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HBO Max Announces Distribution Deals with Verizon, Samsung, Xbox & More
AT&T’s Warner Media announced today a new lineup of distribution partners for HBO Max, which will be available May 27. The newly announced distribution partners include Altice USA, Cox Communications, Microsoft, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), Samsung, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Verizon. “The launch of HBO Max is an important milestone for our company, and…
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Disney+ Will Premiere ‘Muppets Now’ This Summer
Today, for National Streaming Day, Disney+ has announced that a new original series ‘Muppets Now’ will launch on the streaming platform July 31st. Some of our favorite Muppets shared the news on Twitter this morning: ‘Muppets Now’ will be the first original series from The Muppets Studio to appear on Disney+. In the six episode…
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WOW! Internet Extends FCC Pledge to Keep Customers Connected Through June 2020
WOW! Internet Cable and Phone services has recommitted to its FCC Pledge to allow customers experiencing hardships to continue using their internet services through the end of June. This is in light of the financial hardships that have come to American’s due to the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, WOW! leadership is donating significant portions of…
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AT&T TV Now and HBO Max Could Merge Into One Service
With the launch of HBO Max coming up in just one week, the confusion surrounding all of AT&T’s video services has been a topic of conversation again. In a recent virtual event, AT&T COO John Stankey addressed the multiple services, saying “What Max and AT&T TV have in common is they are both software based,…
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Watch Last Dance Followup ‘After the Dance with Stephen A. Smith’ Tonight
Following the success of the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance on ESPN over the past month, SportsCenter is wrapping up the event with a prime time special. ESPN host and NBA expert commentator Stephen A. Smith will host After the Dance with Stephen A. Smith: A SportsCenter Special” tonight, May 19, at 8:00 ET.…
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CBS All Access Adds HDR Support to Android TV App
An app update to CBS All Access this week enables HDR support on Android TV platforms. Dolby Vision HDR support had been available on the Apple TV version of the app, but this latest update allows devices like the Shield TV Pro and the recently released TiVo Stream 4K to enjoy some high-dynamic range content.…