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Cinedigm’s Cineverse Adds Option to Rent New Movies
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Thanks to the integration of ROW8, Cineverse subscribers now have the option of renting movies, including many that are still in theaters.
Cinedigm Says 2022 Was a Record-Breaking Year for Screambox
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After a record-breaking 2022 and help from Terrifier 2, Cinedigm says Screambox is the fastest-growing horror streaming service in the U.S.
Disney Plus Lost More Than 2 Million Subscribers In The Last Quarter
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While Disney Plus lost subscribers in the last three months of 2022, the number of US and Canada subscribers did increase during…
Discovery Plus Might Actually Survive HBO Max Merger
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To avoid losing the existing subscriber base, Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly plans to keep Discovery Plus as a standalone service.
DirecTV Stream Subscribers Get Free HBO and Cinemax This Weekend
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DirecTV Stream subscribers can catch up on The Last of Us on HBO or watch Cinemax for free over this weekend thanks…
Why Harry Potter Keeps Disappearing From HBO Max
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You may have noticed that the Harry Potter movie collection is randomly (and routinely) unavailable to watch on HBO Max. Here’s why.
Paramount Plus Is The Latest Service To Pull Its Own Content
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After HBO Max and Showtime removed a number of titles, Paramount Plus is the latest to pull its own content from its…
Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass Is Now Available
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MLS Season Pass is now available worldwide through the Apple TV app along with some free content to enjoy before the start…
Peacock Abandons Free Tier To Focus On Paid Premium Plans
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With no free tier or free trial available, those looking to check Peacock out will now need to sign up and pay…
Showtime To Become ‘Paramount+ with Showtime’ Later This Year
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As part of Paramount Global’s shift towards a unified service, Showtime is set to be renamed ‘Paramount+ with Showtime’ later this year.
Peacock Ended 2022 With More Than 20 Million Paid Subscribers
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Peacock had a pretty good 2022 in terms of paid subscribers, finishing the year with around double the number it had at…
Bally Sports Owner Nearing Bankruptcy, Banking On New Service: Report
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The owner of various Bally Sports RSNs is reportedly facing bankruptcy and banking on the launch of a new streaming service to…
Netflix Ended 2022 With More Than 230 Million Subscribers
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Netflix closed 2022 with 230 million global subscribers, an increase on the quarter and year before. UCAN results were a little more…
DirecTV Stream Subscribers Can Watch MGM Plus for Free Through Jan. 22
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Epix Is now MGM+, and for a limited time, DirecTV Stream subscribers can see what MGM Plus has to offer without paying…
Cox Customers No Longer Get Peacock Premium For Free
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Following the end of a limited time preview, Cox customers now need to pay for a Peacock subscription to keep watching Premium…
You Can Still Get Ad-Free HBO Max For $15 Through Hulu Or YouTube TV
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The cost of ad-free HBO Max recently increased by $1 but it is still possible to sign up through Hulu and YouTube…
MGM Plus Is Free For Sling TV Subscribers Through Jan. 22
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Epix has officially been rebranded as MGM Plus and Sling TV is now offering a free preview of the premium service to…
Epix Is Now MGM Plus
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Epix has now officially been rebranded as MGM Plus. In addition to the new look and name, subscribers can expect some new…
When And Where To Stream Miss Universe 2023 Live
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The 71st Miss Universe competition takes place this weekend. Here’s how you can watch this year’s event with or without a live…
Ad-Free HBO Max Now Costs $15.99 Per Month (A $1 Increase)
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HBO Max has now increased the cost of its ad-free plan by $1. The new $15.99 per month rate applies to both…
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