[ad_1] Fandango isn’t exactly selling many movie tickets right now, as almost all theaters (save for some drive-ins) are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Streaming, on the other hand, is booming, so adding Vudu to the portfolio might help Fandango’s bottom line in the long run. Comcast, which is the majority owner of […]
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Universal is releasing movies in theaters and at home on the same day
[ad_1] In a statement, NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell said “Rather than delaying these films or releasing them into a challenged distribution landscape, we wanted to provide an option for people to view these titles in the home that is both accessible and affordable. We hope and believe that people will still go to the movies […]
WSJ: Comcast’s NBCUniversal is in advanced talks to acquire Vudu
[ad_1] As we discussed last year, it’s getting expensive to keep up with TV due to the increasing number of streaming options popping up. Companies need to find a way to make money, especially those pumping millions into their projects. WSJ says that Vudu would complement Peacock if the sale goes through, and its online […]
NBC’s Peacock lineup includes Mindy Kaling, Norman Lear and ‘MacGruber’
[ad_1] Other shows? Amy Poehler is executive co-producing the soccer coming-of-age comedy Division One. Norman Lear will help executive produce Clean Slate, the story of an estranged child coming home as a trans woman (played by Laverne Cox). If you’re more interested in non-fiction, veteran writer and journalist Nick Bilton is producing a series of […]
NBC may revive ‘Quantum Leap’ for its Peacock streaming service
[ad_1] We wouldn’t count on a possible show bringing back Scott Bakula or Dean Stockwell, at least not in their original roles. Bakula is tied up with NCIS: New Orleans, while Stockwell hasn’t acted in five years. It’s likelier that this would be a reboot or a sequel. You might find out more soon. NBC […]
NBC’s Peacock streaming service might include live video
[ad_1] Most notably, one of the sources claims you won’t get the full series of The Office (and possibly other shows) if you stick to the free tier. While that’s unfortunate if you’re hoping to avoid paying for yet another streaming subscription, it could make sense from a business standpoint. NBC not only has to […]
NBC’s Peacock streaming service may charge $10 for ad-free viewing
[ad_1] NBC hasn’t confirmed the potential new pricing, although you won’t have long to find out when it’s expected to detail Peacock’s cost on January 16th. The variable tiers would make sense. A free option (even if it’s tied to cable service) may be needed to lure customers either wary of a single-network service or […]
NBC’s Peacock streaming service may be free for everyone
[ad_1] It’s long been known that Peacock will be an ad-supported platform (with between three and five minutes of ads per hour) and that cable subscribers and Comcast broadband users wouldn’t have to pay extra for access. However, a report suggests NBCU might pull the trigger on making Peacock available to everyone at no cost, […]
NBCUniversal’s streaming service will be called Peacock
[ad_1] Planned originals for the service include Battlestar Galactica (from Mr. Robot‘s Sam Esmail), Saved by the Bell (by Great News‘ Tracey Wigfield) and Punky Brewster reboots. Other original shows include Dr. Death (with Alec Baldwin, Jamie Dornan and Christian Slater), Demi Moore vehicle Brave New World and Rutherford Falls, co-created by The Good Place‘s […]
Major broadcasters sue nonprofit TV service over copyright infringement
[ad_1] The lawsuit also alleges that Locast exists to help AT&T and Dish avoid paying to carry broadcast content. Both DirectTV and Dish customers are directed to Locast on their set-top box menus. The lawsuit claims that when Locast retransmits signals, the broadcasters lose out on vital viewership information. In its defense, Locast says its […]