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Chicken Soup for the Soul Ad-Supported FAST Channel Launching on Philo TV 0

Chicken Soup for the Soul Ad-Supported FAST Channel Launching on Philo TV

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment July 19 announced it has launched its branded free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel on the Philo streaming TV service. Philo, which is priced … Continue reading “Chicken Soup for the Soul Ad-Supported FAST Channel Launching on Philo TV”

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Tops Second Week on U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart 0

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Tops Second Week on U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart

After more than doubling the digital sales of its closest competition, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 remained atop the U.K. home entertainment weekly sales chart through July 19. Also … Continue reading “‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Tops Second Week on U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart”

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Netflix Dropping Basic Subscription Plan for New Subscribers 0

Netflix Dropping Basic Subscription Plan for New Subscribers

Netflix is canceling access to its $9.99 monthly ad-free basic subscription plan for new or rejoining subscribers, effectively immediately. Existing basic subs will be able to continue access for as … Continue reading “Netflix Dropping Basic Subscription Plan for New Subscribers”

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Cineverse Expands Global Commercial YouTube Channel Agreement With VA Media 0

Cineverse Expands Global Commercial YouTube Channel Agreement With VA Media

Cineverse July 19 announced an extension of an agreement with longtime partner VA Media to continue expanding content channels’ global footprint and monetization on YouTube and other social media platforms. … Continue reading “Cineverse Expands Global Commercial YouTube Channel Agreement With VA Media”

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Vizio Adds Local Channel Category, 20 Channels in WatchFree+ Service 0

Vizio Adds Local Channel Category, 20 Channels in WatchFree+ Service

Vizio has announced a new local channel category available in its free streaming service WatchFree+, featuring regional news, weather, sports and more.   With 20 local market news channels from Fox … Continue reading “Vizio Adds Local Channel Category, 20 Channels in WatchFree+ Service”

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Disney Ups Alexia Quadrani to EVP of Investor Relations 0

Disney Ups Alexia Quadrani to EVP of Investor Relations

The Walt Disney Company has promoted Alexia Quadrani to executive vice president (EVP), investor relations. Quadrani most recently served as SVP of investor relations. Quadrani will continue to serve as … Continue reading “Disney Ups Alexia Quadrani to EVP of Investor Relations”

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Peacock Offers ‘Twisted Metal,’ ‘The Continental’ Previews at Comic-Con, Plus Free Ice Cream 0

Peacock Offers ‘Twisted Metal,’ ‘The Continental’ Previews at Comic-Con, Plus Free Ice Cream

The Peacock streaming service will be showing off two of its upcoming original series at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con International. Peacock will present a screening of the first episode … Continue reading “Peacock Offers ‘Twisted Metal,’ ‘The Continental’ Previews at Comic-Con, Plus Free Ice Cream”

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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Takes Over Redbox Disc Rental Chart; ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Moves to No. 1 on Digital Chart 0

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Takes Over Redbox Disc Rental Chart; ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Moves to No. 1 on Digital Chart

Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4 took over the No. 1 spot on the Redbox disc rental chart the week ended July 16.  The Keanu Reeves actioner, originally released on disc … Continue reading “‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Takes Over Redbox Disc Rental Chart; ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Moves to No. 1 on Digital Chart”

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Paramount+ Returns to Comic-Con With Promotions for ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’; CBS Brings ‘Ghosts’ 0

Paramount+ Returns to Comic-Con With Promotions for ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’; CBS Brings ‘Ghosts’

Paramount+ July 18 announced its plans for San Diego Comic-Con International 2023 will include a number of “Star Trek” promotions, plus an interactive experience in the Gaslamp District. The “Star … Continue reading “Paramount+ Returns to Comic-Con With Promotions for ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Transformers’; CBS Brings ‘Ghosts’”

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Survey: U.S. Streamers Critical of Services’ Cost and Password Sharing Crackdowns 0

Survey: U.S. Streamers Critical of Services’ Cost and Password Sharing Crackdowns

U.S. consumers are showing some dissatisfaction with the state of video subscription streaming, according to a new survey. A big majority (69%) of U.S. consumers know how much they spend … Continue reading “Survey: U.S. Streamers Critical of Services’ Cost and Password Sharing Crackdowns”

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