Streaming Archives

Netflix Will Launch Paid Sharing Plans in the US in Coming Months

by Alex Kerai | Apr 18, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News, Streaming

Netflix announced plans to roll out its US paid sharing plans in quarter two to crack down on password-sharing. The company also released its first-quarter earnings and added only 100,000 subscribers in the US and Canada, but it has found increased engagement, with “The Night Agent” hitting record viewership.

HBO Max Is Now Just Max

by Bill Frost | Apr 13, 2023 | Entertainment, Streaming

The long-awaited (and, for some, dreaded) merger of HBO Max and Discovery+ into a single streaming service, Max, will happen on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, a month earlier than previously announced. But, Discovery+ will still be available as a standalone service. Also, Max will offer one less simultaneous stream than HBO Max, but more on a new, pricier tier.

Is VRV Becoming Crunchyroll? Your Questions, Answered

by Olivia Bono | Apr 12, 2023 | Anime, Entertainment, Industry News, Streaming

VRV’s offerings have dwindled in recent years, and Crunchyroll has decided to discontinue the service altogether. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know before the switch happens on May 8.

VRV Review: Plans, Prices, Channels, and More

by Rachel Oaks | Apr 12, 2023 | Anime, Reviews, Streaming

VRV is an awesome service for fans of animation who want to keep up on the newest anime. In addition to offering a lot of shows you won’t find on Hulu or Netflix, VRV also has simulcast anime, with new episodes uploaded the same day they air in Japan.

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On-Demand Streaming Customer Satisfaction Survey 2023

by Olivia Bono | Apr 12, 2023 | Best of the Best, Industry News, Reviews, Streaming

We asked 6,900 real customers what they think about their on-demand streaming services.

78% of Americans Say They’re Not Password Sharers, But Here’s What They Confessed To

by Alex Kerai | Apr 4, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News, Outreach, Streaming

We asked 1,000 Americans a series of ‘never have I ever’ questions to gauge their bad habits while streaming.

Beef, Citadel, and the Biggest New and Returning Shows to Watch

by Bill Frost | Apr 1, 2023 | Entertainment, Streaming, TV, What to Watch

It’s a bittersweet April on TV, as we’re saying goodbye to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Barry, and Workin’ Moms, all kicking off their final seasons this month. On the upside, this April brings new seasons of Dave, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and The Afterparty.

Regional Sports Networks Branch Out to Streaming

by Alex Kerai | Mar 31, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News, Sports, Streaming

Regional sports networks, carrying local major league games to cable networks, are exploring standalone streaming services. Meanwhile, the sports leagues offer out-of-market games through MLB TV, NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass, and NHL Center Ice.