[ad_1] There are already a number of documentaries lined up for Apple TV+, including Home, The Elephant Queen and future Ron Howard productions. This, however, could help Apple score other big docs and ensure that they thrive. That could give it a better chance of competing with Amazon, Netflix and others that are already old […]
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Hulu buys AT&T’s stake, leaving Comcast and Disney as owners
[ad_1] AT&T said it would use the money to “reduce its debt.” Between this and Disney’s acquisition of key Fox assets, Hulu’s joint venture is down to just two companies, Disney and Comcast. It’s not yet certain just how this affects the ownership ratios, but Disney already had majority control with 60 percent while Comcast […]
Recommended Reading: The end of 'Game of Thrones'
[ad_1] 'Game of Thrones' season 8 showrunners interview: 'This is where the story ends' James Hibberd, Entertainment Weekly Winter is here. HBO's powerhouse Game of Thrones returns for its final season this weekend, signaling the beginning of the end (at… [ad_2] Source link
Hulu orders a Theranos miniseries from Kate McKinnon
[ad_1] Hulu declined to comment to Variety on the show, which hasn’t been officially announced. Provided the series goes forward, it’ll add to a seeming frenzy of productions covering Theranos. On top of the Hulu and HBO projects, a movie based on the saga (Bad Blood) is in the works with Jennifer Lawrence set to […]
The ‘Chef’s Table’ team is making non-fiction shows for Disney+
[ad_1] Marvel 616 (that’s the working title) is an anthology documentary show that ties Marvel’s comic book universe and its creators to their historical and cultural contexts. Disney didn’t provide an example, but Spider-Man‘s focus on a flawed, more nuanced character might be a good candidate. The other show, Earthkeepers (also a working title), is […]
YouTube TV costs $50 per month after another price hike
[ad_1] You now have access to eight Discovery channels that include the original as well as Animal Planet, Food Network, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, MotorTrend, TLC and Travel Channel. Oprah Winfrey’s OWN channel is coming later in 2019, and Epix’s movie-oriented channel is available today if you’re willing to spend extra. The shake-up still represents a […]
NBC shot an entire episode of the ‘Tonight Show’ with the Galaxy S10+
[ad_1] This isn’t the first time a tech giant has taken over at least some portion of a nighttime talk show, and it also isn’t the Tonight Show‘s first stab at sponsored segments. It’s really just the logical extension of streaming’s effect on TV advertising. When the audience can avoid most (if not all) commercial […]
Apple video service may charge $10 each for HBO, Showtime and Starz
[ad_1] The expected news service, meanwhile would reportedly cost $10 per month and provide access to more than 200-plus magazines (such as Glamour and People) as well as newspapers. It would amount to an extended version of Texture in that sense. Apple might have a particular focus in mind, too. The WSJ‘s sources understand that […]
DC Universe celebrates Batman’s birthday with free access March 30th
[ad_1] The pre-Nolan Batman movies will be free, whether it’s classics like the 1989 Tim Burton release or, er, less-than-well-received titles like Batman & Robin. There’s also a veritable deluge of cartoons, including the legendary Batman: The Animated Series and Super Friends. DC is somewhat choosier with its comics, but this still includes some issues […]
Netflix’s latest interactive series for kids is ‘Battle Kitty’
[ad_1] There’s no mention of a release schedule for the show. The streaming giant has been branching out into other genres with its interactive material, most notably Bandersnatch, but it’s not shocking that the company would return to kids’ programming. Children might be more likely to embrace the technology (it’s not that far removed from […]