Category: News
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Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network Launch Date Delayed
Magnolia Network, Discovery Network’s collaboration with Chip and Joanna Gaines, announced it’s launch date has been delayed due to coronavirus related concerns. The former HGTV stars’ new network was originally slated to launch October 4, but that date has been postponed over production shutdowns. To ease the blow on their devout fans, the Fixer Upper couple announced…
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ATVA Urges Congress to Require Big Broadcasters Receiving Small Business Loans to Prevent Blackouts
Congress has been sending out loans to small businesses, providing them funding to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Through the small stations they own, some big broadcasters are eligible for those loans. Today, the American Television Alliance (ATVA) called on Congress to put a condition on those loans given to major broadcasters, saying that…
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Which Streaming Services Are Most Popular During Coronavirus?
Spring 2020 has been an unprecedented time for streaming to say the least. With most of America working from home and being stuck at home during downtime, streaming media consumption is at an all-time high. Since people are streaming more than ever, it’s a good time to take a look at just how they’re doing…
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Netflix Plans to Raise $1 Billion in Debt Sale for Production, Acquisitions & More
Netflix will raise $1 billion in debt sales, with plans to use the funding for general purposes, including investing in content, the company announced Wednesday. “Netflix intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include content acquisitions, production and development, capital expenditures, investments, working capital and potential acquisitions…
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Here Are All of the HBO Max Originals That Will be Available at Launch
Mark your calendars. Yesterday, we just found out that HBO Max is launching May 27. At launch, HBO Max subscribers will have access to 10,000 hours of premium content. Max Originals will be updated monthly, bringing new content for the whole family, from preschoolers to teens to adults. Originals will include scripted and unscripted series,…
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AT&T Lost 897,000 Premium TV Customers in Q1 2020
Today, AT&T announced that A&T TV NOW lost a net 138,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2020. The streaming service lost 219,000 subscribers in the previous quarter. This is the fourth consecutive quarter in which AT&T TV NOW saw a decline in subscriber numbers. This quarter, AT&T attributed the loss to “higher prices and…
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The History Channel Launches its ‘History at Home’ Series
The History Channel is bringing a more hands-on experience right into your living room with its new History at Home digital series that will air three times a week. Tune in to new fun, educational lessons every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 11 AM ET on The History Channel’s website, YouTube and other social media…
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Pluto TV Adds The Sportsman Channel
Today, the free streaming service Pluto TV added a new channel to its lineup. Pluto Sportsman is bringing hunting, fishing, and other outdoor content to viewers. Here’s the description: Pluto TV Sportsman is here for the ultimate outdoor enthusiast! Whether you’re looking to hunt, fish, or just learn how to survive in nature, the call…
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Enter to Win a Spot at HBO Max’s Live Taping of ‘Friends’ Reunion
Jennifer Aniston is personally inviting you to enter for a chance to bring your friends to the live taping of HBO Max’s Friends reunion in New York City. The Friends star posted this to her Instagram today: “We’re inviting you and five of YOUR friends to join the six of us on Stage 24. Be our personal…
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Netflix Added 15.8 Million Subscribers & Exceeded Revenue Expectations in Q1
Today, Netflix is sharing its Quarter 1 financial report. According to the report, Netflix has added 15.8 million worldwide subscribers, after projecting an increase of 7 million for the quarter. The number got an added boost from the number of households spending more time at home due to coronavirus. Netflix is ending the period with…