Category: News
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Hamilton is Coming to Disney+ This Summer
Disney has moved up the release date of its stage recording of the hit musical Hamilton on Disney+. Originally, the show was set for a theatrical release in October 2021, but a Disney+ exec has announced that the plan for Hamilton has changed and it will be available on the streaming platform July 3, 2020.…
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Quibi’s Screen Casting Feature will Launch This Week for iOS
The short-form video streaming app Quibi will be getting casting capabilities for iOS this week with Android following in the coming weeks, according to developer Jeffrey Katzenberg. Previously, Quibi was designed to only play on mobile devices for when you need a few minutes of on-the-go entertainment, but the company is backpedaling on its original…
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YouTube TV Adds Court TV Channel
Court TV, a network covering trials, legal reporting, and expert analysis, is now available in the YouTube TV lineup. “We’re thrilled to have Court TV added to YouTube TV at a time when consumer appetite for the real-life drama of true-crime and courtroom trials has never been greater,” commented Jonathan Katz, President and CEO of…
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Final Season of Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’ Set for June 5
Season four of Netflix’s original drama 13 Reasons Why is set to premiere on June 5, 2020. Netflix released a preview trailer for the final season, showing the cast wrapping up an emotional table read of season 4. The series debuted March 31, 2017, following the story of Hannah, a young woman who takes her own life.…
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XUMO Launches FREE Kids TV
The free streaming service XUMO announced today the launch of FREE Kids TV, a dedicated channel with over 40 kid friendly series, on its ad-supported streaming platform. “As quarantine keeps our schools closed around the country, more than ever, families are still searching for new and engaging home entertainment options, and FREE Kids TV on…
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Roku Has a New Ad Platform to Reach Its 40 Million Users
Roku launched a new advertising platform with it’s recently acquired demand-side platform (DSP) Dataxu, now rebranded as OneView. DSPs are a way for brands and agencies to use automation to purchase TV and digital ad space. “Our goal is to help advertisers and content partners invest for a world where all TV is streamed,” said…
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AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, & Other Cable Operators Lost 1.8 Million Customers in Quarter 1
Traditional cable and satellite TV providers lost a record number of customers in the first quarter of 2020, with a drop of 1.8 million, according to analyst firm MoffettNathanson. “At 63% of occupied households, traditional pay TV penetration has reached a level not previously seen since roughly 1995,” wrote analyst Craig Moffett in a research…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime the Week of May 11
New on Netflix this week: May 11 Bordertown: Season 3 Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics Trial By Media May 12 True: Terrific Tales Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Vs. the Reverend May 13 The Wrong Missy May 14 Riverdale: Season 4 May 15 Chichipatos District 9 I Love You, Stupid Inhuman Resources Magic for…
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Peacock Launches Short-form ‘At-Home Variety Show’ Hosted by Seth MacFarlane
The list of streaming programming aimed at providing pandemic relief continues to grow. According to Variety, Peacock announced on Monday the launch of “The At-Home Variety Show” featuing Seth MacFarlane. The short-form series will feature a number of NBCUniversal stars working to raise awareness and support for Feeding America, Americares, and United Way. This is…
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Watch the Timely Quarantine Rom-Com ‘Cooped Up’ on Crackle
The free streaming service Crackle is launching the Australian rom-com Cooped Up on its platform on May 14. Centered around a quarantined love storyline, the movie couldn’t come at a more relevant time.”When I made Cooped Up, I never dreamt its concept would become a reality for millions worldwide. During this time, my hope is that it…