9-1-1 Canceled at FOX, Moving to ABC

by Alex Kerai | May 1, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News, TV

The long-running procedural 9-1-1 is moving from FOX to ABC after the season 6 finale in May. Fox’s decision to cancel and move the show was due to financial reasons and licensing fee costs for the network.

Queen Charlotte, Silo, and the Biggest New and Returning Shows to Watch

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

What has us excited TV-wise this month: The return of The Other Two on HBO Max (which will become just Max on May 23), the final season premieres of Fear the Walking Dead and Mayans M.C. (on AMC and FX, respectively), and Pete Davidson’s new Peacock series Bupkis (let’s see if he can carry his own Curb Your Enthusiasm-type show).

What to Watch This Week | May 1–7

by Bill Frost | May 1, 2023 | Entertainment, What to Watch

This week’s What to Watch picks include the return of The Other Two, Bridgerton prequel Queen Charlotte, historical satire White House Plumbers, Pete Davidson’s Bupkis, and WWE Backlash wrestling action. Let's watch!

Peacock Adds 2 Million Subscribers With Strong Movie Releases

by Alex Kerai | Apr 28, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News, Streaming

NBCUniversal, which released Peacock numbers on Thursday, reported a bump in subscribers which could be attributed to successful theatrical releases coming to streaming. Universal had a lot of success in the first quarter with theatrical film releases, including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and M3GAN.

What Is IPTV?

by Randy Harward | Apr 26, 2023 | TV

You may have heard tales of IPTV (internet protocol TV), a magical way to have every TV show and movie at your fingertips—and possibly even for free. IPTV is real—but you should know a few things about it before you try to catch that golden TV goose. Read on for answers to popular questions about IPTV.

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by Mike Strayer | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized

What to Watch This Week | April 24–30

by Bill Frost | Apr 24, 2023 | Entertainment, What to Watch

This week’s What to Watch recs include the premieres of Fatal Attraction and Citadel, a farewell to Workin’ Moms, new true-crime drama Love & Death, the return Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, and the 2023 NFL Draft. Fire up the TV box!

Amazon and MGM Step Up IP Development

by Alex Kerai | Apr 21, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News, Streaming

Amazon closed the deal to acquire MGM in March 2022. MGM’s long catalog of film and TV hits was the main driver of the acquisition. MGM produced classic movies like Robocop, Legally Blonde, Fame, Barbershop, and The Thomas Crowne Affair—all of which could be remade or adapted at Amazon.

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.

Writers Guild of America Authorizes Strike with Overwhelming Support

by Alex Kerai | Apr 17, 2023 | Entertainment, Industry News

The Writers Guild of America voted to authorize a membership strike if the guild fails to reach an agreement with the studios for a new contract by May 1. The deal passed by a wide margin; 97% of voters authorized a strike. Nearly 80% of eligible writers voted in this round.