Streaming video services are adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic in several ways, meant to appeal to customers observing “stay at home” orders.
Tag: streaming video
Alternatives to visiting movie theaters, libraries, and comic book shops
I look at some alternatives to visiting movie theaters, bookstores, and comic shops for the current era of “social distancing” due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Frozen II,” “Birds of Prey,” other films coming to home video early
With the coronavirus pandemic discouraging movie theater attendance, Hollywood’s trying something new: releasing current and recent films to home video early.
“Love, Simon” spin-off is unsuitable for Disney+, but “The Simpsons” is OK?
Disney announced “Love, Victor,” a “Love, Simon” spin-off, will go to Hulu instead of Disney+ due to content, despite that “The Simpsons” is still on Disney+.
Thoughts on (fully) cord cutting and dropping cable TV
I’ve finally decided to completely drop cable TV in favor of just broadband and streaming services. I give my thoughts on how this is going so far.
PBS is now available for live streaming, via YouTube TV
PBS is finally available for live streaming, through YouTube TV. It’s also available (for much less) as a stand-alone streaming service, PBS Passport.
Comcast announces Peacock streaming service details
Comcast announced details on their new streaming video service, Peacock. I give my thoughts on this new entrant in the streaming wars.
Streaming service review: ESPN+
A review of ESPN+, Disney’s streaming service for casual fans of sports ranging from college sports and NHL hockey to out-of-market MLS soccer games.
Streaming service review: Disney+
A review of the new Disney+ streaming service, after I’ve tried it out for awhile. How does it compare to established services like Netflix?
Streaming services cartoon characters would use?
What streaming services would various cartoon characters opt to use? I look at how characters from the Simpsons to Squirrel Girl might handle cord-cutting.