Olivia Bono
Olivia Bono loves entertainment, and she’s never going to shut up about it. Here at CableTV.com, you’ll find her writing about the wild world of streaming. Her specialty is animation—you can find much of her work at our anime hub page. Olivia previously wrote for the Cornell Daily Sun, where in addition to television, she reviewed movies, albums, and video games. Outside of work, she loves to listen to audiobooks, make art, and spend time outdoors.
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Catch the 2024 Studio Ghibli Fest in Theaters Near You
by Olivia Bono | Apr 26, 2024 | Entertainment
Ever wanted to watch your favorite Studio Ghibli films on the big screen, where they were meant to be experienced? Keep reading for the full Studio Ghibli Fest schedule.
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How To Watch ALL the Barbie Movies
by Olivia Bono | Apr 26, 2024 | Entertainment
Greta Gerwig’s 2023 Barbie movie might not pay homage to any of the classics, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate its release with a Barbie marathon.
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What’s the Best Alternative to Optimum?
by Eric Chiu and Olivia Bono | Apr 24, 2024 | Reviews, Versus Reviews
If you’re finally ready to jump ship from Optimum, here’s what you need to know about alternatives to Optimum TV and internet service.
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Streaming Fatigue: Is it the Beginning of the End for On-Demand Streaming?
by Olivia Bono | Apr 18, 2024 | Entertainment, Featured, Outreach
We asked the American people what they thought about the state of streaming in 2024. Have we reached the age of streaming fatigue yet? Their answers surprised us.
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What To Watch This Week | April 15–21
by Olivia Bono | Apr 15, 2024 | Entertainment
This week’s What to Watch picks include the VOD premiere of Dune: Part Two, the WNBA draft, the season premieres of The Spiderwick Chronicles and Franklin, and the sequel to Zack Snyder’s Netflix film Rebel Moon.
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New Anime Simulcasts Spring 2024: Crunchyroll, Hulu, and More
by Olivia Bono | Apr 1, 2024 | Entertainment
It’s time for the Spring 2024 anime season—find your next obsession with our guide to this season’s hottest new and returning titles.
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Paramount+ Essential vs. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
by Olivia Bono | Mar 19, 2024 | Brand Reviews, Reviews, Versus Reviews
We think all streaming should be ad-free, so we recommend going with the premium Paramount+ with SHOWTIME package over Paramount+ Essential if it’s within your budget. It’s also got an entire additional library of premium content to sweeten the deal.
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How to Watch the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024
by Olivia Bono | Feb 29, 2024 | Entertainment
The eighth annual Anime Awards are coming to Crunchyroll this March. Keep reading to learn how you can tune into this year’s livestream.
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20 Streaming Services That Offer Free Trials
by Olivia Bono | Feb 27, 2024 | Entertainment
Believe it or not, some of the best things in life are still free—including streaming services, if but for a fleeting moment (like a few days—or even weeks). We’ve rounded up the best on-demand and live TV streaming services that will give you a taste for nada.
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Funimation Is Officially Dead. Here’s What You Need to Know
by Olivia Bono | Feb 14, 2024 | Entertainment
Funimation recently announced that it will be closing its doors for good on April 2, 2024. This move has been a long time in the making, but it’s not great news for consumers.
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