Cable Cord Cutters Thread: Sling, Hulu, YouTube TV, Netflix, and more!

[MagnarTheGreat]

Netflix Poised to Raise Prices in 2024 as It Continues to Gain Share of TV Viewing: Analysts

Netflix is expected to hike prices on its streaming plans in 2024 as it continues to take a bigger bite out of overall TV viewing, UBS forecasts.

variety.com

 

[Lily Adler]

Netflix Poised to Raise Prices in 2024 as It Continues to Gain Share of TV Viewing: Analysts

Netflix is expected to hike prices on its streaming plans in 2024 as it continues to take a bigger bite out of overall TV viewing, UBS forecasts.

variety.com

**** off Netflix!

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Crunchyroll Confirms Testing A.I. for Subtitling

Company also tests using generative A.I. for different workflows

www.animenewsnetwork.com

Just another in a long line of reasons not to like this service

 

[Lily Adler]

Best cable replacement will always be YouTube TV. Best on-demand streamer? That's harder since they're all price gouging bastards! HBO Max would be a contender pre-name change.

 

[blueharvest]

Hulu and Disney+ are losing subscribers as the streaming industry struggles to turn a profit

A new report shows the key is figuring out the churn problem

qz.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Paramount, Citing Experiment During Strikes, to Cut Costs Per Title For Films, Series

Paramount CEO Bob Bakish and CFO Naveen Chopra explained their plan to reduce content costs on the company's earnings call.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[blueharvest]

The Future of Cable TV Is Now in Fubo’s Hands | Cord Cutters News

Walt Disney’s ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s planned sports-streaming joint venture just got thrown a legal roadblock thanks to Fubo. Last week, Fubo sued to stop this joint venture, arguing it would damage cable TV. Now the future of not just Fubo but cable TV in general may rest in...

cordcuttersnews.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Crunchyroll CEO Doesn’t Rule Out Buying More Anime Services

The Verge interviewed Crunchyroll CEO, Rahul Purini, who spoke about Crunchyroll's history of mergers and acquisitions, and how it's fortunately enabled

animecorner.me

shoo...go away

 

[blueharvest]

Fox-Disney-Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Bundle Projected to Hit 5 Million Subscribers in Five Years, Lachlan Murdoch Says

The Fox-Disney-WBD sports streaming venture is expected to sign up 5 million customers in the first five years, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said.

variety.com

 

[blueharvest]

Max is getting in on the big streaming password crackdown

Max plans to keep subscribers from sharing passwords in 2025.

www.theverge.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Lionsgate Says Studio To Start Split From Starz In April

Lionsgate Vice Chair Michael Burns said the company is set to split by year end with a first step in early April as the studio merges with a SPAC.

deadline.com

 

[blueharvest]

YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu, & Others Warn The FCC That They Can't Legally Turn Them Into Cable TV Companies No Matter What Locals Demand | Cord Cutters News

Last year a major fight started at the FCC between local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC owners and streaming services like YouTube TV. At the core of this issue is whether streaming services should be considered “cable TV” by the FCC and, therefore, regulated like Comcast or Spectrum. Last week the...

cordcuttersnews.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

ELEVATE YOUR ANIME EXPERIENCE: A NEW HIDIVE AWAITS​

Anime Streaming News | HIDIVE

news.hidive.com

Your Roku will stop working unless you agree to its new terms — what to know and how to get around it

You might be stuck without TV until you agree to Roku’s terms

www.tomsguide.com

From Big Cities to Small Towns and Places In Between, T-Mobile Customers are Getting a Massive 5G Boost​

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/from-big-cities-to-small-towns-and-places-in-between-t-mobile-customers-are-getting-a-massive-5g-boost

 

[blueharvest]

X is launching a YouTube clone for smart TVs | Fortune

Elon Musk's X is doubling down on its shift to video with the introduction of its own TV app, launching next week.

fortune.com

 

[blueharvest]

The Free Streaming Service STIRR Relaunches Live Channels After Being Sold to New Owners | Cord Cutters News

In 2019, broadcasting giant Sinclair took a stab at streaming with STIRR, a free service with live channels and on-demand shows and movies. It was once seen as one of the best free ad-supported streaming services on the market. However in January 2024 Sinclair sold STIRR to Thinking Media. STIRR...

cordcuttersnews.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

All Signs Point to Apple TV+ Getting Ads

A longtime NBC executive is joining Apple's growing advertising team, which could signal Apple TV+ is following suit with other streamers.

gizmodo.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Thousands of Roku accounts hacked including credit cards — what you need to know

Lock down your passwords as Roku has suffered a major data breach

www.tomsguide.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

The YouTube App on Your TV Is Getting a Facelift

YouTube announce that change to its app for TVs: In the coming weeks, you'll be able to read comments and browse the video description without blocking the video itself.

lifehacker.com

 

[blueharvest]

FCC cracking down on cable ‘junk fees’

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted new rules Thursday requiring cable and satellite television providers to clearly display their “all-in” prices, as part of the Biden administrati…

thehill.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Peacock is rolling out two killer new features in time for the 2024 Olympics

Multiview and live actions will make it easier than ever to stream the Olympics

www.tomsguide.com

 

[Lily Adler]

The YouTube App on Your TV Is Getting a Facelift

YouTube announce that change to its app for TVs: In the coming weeks, you'll be able to read comments and browse the video description without blocking the video itself.

lifehacker.com

Can they fix the mobile app and let you use it without our account signed in?

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Apollo Global Offers $11 Billion to Buy Paramount Film and TV Studios: Report

Private-equity firm Apollo Global Management reportedly has submitted an $11 billion bid to acquire Paramount's film and TV studios.

variety.com

That would apparently not include CBS, Paramount Global's cable networks like Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and MTV, or the streaming business unit that includes Paramount+ and Pluto TV.

 

[Kane52630]

Apollo Global Offers $11 Billion to Buy Paramount Film and TV Studios: Report

Private-equity firm Apollo Global Management reportedly has submitted an $11 billion bid to acquire Paramount's film and TV studios.

variety.com

Watch them rebrand their streaming service back to CBS All Access if they buy Paramount Pictures.

 

[Lily Adler]

Watch them rebrand their streaming service back to CBS All Access if they buy Paramount Pictures.

I wouldn't see the point in keeping it then other than original series.