Disney to leave Netflix in 2019, launch its own streaming services
Disney plans to launch a Disney streaming service, which means it’ll be leaving Netflix in 2019. Meanwhile, ESPN’s launching a streaming service, too.
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PBS Kids is releasing its own customized streaming stick
PBS Kids, PBS’ children’s programming service and label, is now offering a streaming stick of just PBS Kids shows for $50.
WB, DC Comics to launch a DC-themed streaming video service
Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are launching a new DC Comics-themed streaming service, complete with a season three of “Young Justice.”
The best on demand streaming video services for cartoons?
A look at various streaming services for cartoons that’re available, from Netflix and Hulu to newer services like Boomerang.
The best live streaming video services for cartoons?
YouTube TV, Sling TV, Playstation Vue, and DirecTV Now offer live streaming cable and broadcast channels. But which are best for live streaming cartoons?
Warner Bros., Turner to launch a Boomerang streaming service
Warner Bros. and Turner will launch a new, ad-free Boomerang streaming service, featuring the classic Looney Tunes, MGM, and Hanna-Barbera cartoons.
YouTube launches YouTube TV
YouTube is launching “YouTube TV,” a streaming video service meant to compete with Sling TV and Playstation Vue for cord cutters’ attention.
How to stream Super Bowl LI
Super Bowl LI will take place Sunday, February 5, in Houston. Fox plans to make the game and its ads/halftime show available freely for streaming.
Netflix and Amazon combined outspend CBS, Turner on programming
A recent study by research firm IHS Markit states that Amazon and Netflix spent a combined total of $7.5 billion on programming in 2015. $4.9 billion of that was by Netflix, while $2.6 billion was by Amazon.
Hulu drops its free video service
One of the online pioneers of streaming video, Hulu’s dropping its free tier to focus on its paid-only services.
Hulu, co-owned by Disney, Fox, Comcast, and (with a recent investment) Time Warner, has been offering as its main specialty episodes of recently-aired TV shows, mainly from over-the-air networks. However, there’s been plenty of streaming video changes since its 2007 debut, thanks to rival streaming service Netflix taking off.