Category: Industry News
Ready to Pay More to Stream? Hulu, Peacock, and Disney+ Increase Prices
by Alex Kerai | Sep 19, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
Peacock announced its first price hike since launching in 2020. The new cost is up $1 for Peacock Premium and $2 for Peacock Plus. Disney also increased the price for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN by as much as $3 per month.
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Are You Ready for It? What To Watch Before the Eras Tour Comes to Theaters
by Alex Kerai | Sep 15, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to theaters on October 13, and to ensure you’re not the problem, take a journey through Swift’s discography and filmography with these streaming options.
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Disney and Charter Reach Deal, Restoring ESPN and ABC to Spectrum Customers
by Taylor Kujawa | Sep 11, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
After 10 days of stalled negotiations, the highly-publicized carriage dispute between The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications is over. The new deal brings relief to nearly 15 million Spectrum TV customers.
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More Reality TV and Game Shows—Networks Prepare Strike-Proof Fall
by Alex Kerai | Sep 8, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
New episodes of popular broadcast hits will not air this fall. Instead, the schedule will primarily be comprised of unscripted and reality TV. We have the daily schedules so you know what to watch.
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Spectrum Customer? Here’s How to Stream Sports for Free This Weekend.
by Mike Strayer | Sep 7, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
While Charter Spectrum and Disney duke it out over waning revenues from live sports, fans like you are left holding the bag. Sorry, but your college football, U.S. Open, and Monday Night Football (MNF) coverage are all now leveraged in corporate negotiations.
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How to Watch the 2023 U.S. Elections
by Bill Frost | Sep 7, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
On Tuesday, November 7, Americans will vote in the 2023 off-year elections. Since we’re in an odd-numbered year, these aren’t technically midterm elections, but they’ll still be referred to as such by some media outlets. On the ballots this year are several gubernatorial and state legislative elections, as well as citizen initiatives and mayoral contests.
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Why Are ABC and ESPN Not Available on Charter? Your Questions Answered
by Alex Kerai | Sep 6, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
Since Thursday, August 31, Disney channels have been blacked out for Charter Spectrum customers—affecting nearly 15 million people across the U.S., including major markets in New York City and Los Angeles.
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Disney+ Cancels Completed ‘Spiderwick Chronicles’ and ‘Nautilus.’ Could They Air Elsewhere?
by Alex Kerai | Sep 1, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’ and ‘Nautilus’ wrapped production and were then canceled at Disney+ to save the company money. So what happens now? Both shows could air elsewhere, and Disney is helping shop the shows.
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Concert Film Comes to Theaters This Fall: How to See It and Get Tickets
by Alex Kerai | Aug 31, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour is coming exclusively to movie theaters this fall. It is the first time Swift has embarked on a theatrical release, and it comes as studios are delaying movies because of the writers’ and actors’ strike.
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Unions on Strike at Venice: What the Strike Means for Promotion and Premieres
by Alex Kerai | Aug 30, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News
The Venice Film Festival kicks off the fall festival circuit—and awards season—this weekend, but many writers and actors will not be present for premieres due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Some independent films have received publicity waivers from SAG-AFTRA, allowing their cast to promote them.
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