Apple TV+ adaptation of ‘Foundation’ will star Jared Harris and Lee Pace

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by admin

Apple isn't cutting corners with its TV+ version of Isaac Asimov's Foundation. The tech giant has cast its first two stars for the show, choosing Chernobyl's Jared Harris (above) to play math genius Hari Seldon and Halt and Catch Fire's Lee Pace as…

Marvel is working on a bunch of new podcasts for Pandora and SiriusXM

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 by admin

After producing two podcasts with Stitcher, Marvel plans to greatly expand its audio output in a move the company is describing as its "most sweeping podcast deal ever." Starting next year, the media giant plans to create five new scripted series, in…

AT&T hikes TV Now prices by as much as $15 per month

Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 by admin

Yes, AT&T is raising prices for its TV Now service for the second time this year — and it's not a small hike. The telecom is notifying subscribers that the Plus tier will jump from $50 to $65 per month on November 19th, while the Max plan will l…

Twitch viewers can subscribe to streamers on iOS

Posted on October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 by admin

Twitch users on iOS can now subscribe to their favorite streamers directly from the app. It'll offer the same benefits of subscribing on desktop, including ad-free viewing, sub badges, channel emotes and sub-only chat, as well as supporting the partn…

Roku’s 4K Streaming Stick+ will get a permanent price drop on Sunday

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 by admin

For the money, the Roku Streaming Stick+ is one of the best choices for viewers who need a way to watch content from apps like HBO Go, Netflix or Hulu. Once in a while, the $60 device will go on sale for $10 off, but you're usually stuck paying full…

Crowdfunding is better than Netflix for YouTube’s creep queen

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by admin

One day six months ago, Christine McConnell picked up the phone and learned that her Netflix show, The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, wouldn't be renewed. The production company called with the news, citing an email it had received from Ne…

Netflix is turning the classic comic book ‘Bone’ into a series

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by admin

One of the comic book world's best-known series is finally coming to screens. Netflix has secured the rights to Jeff Smith's classic Bone, and intends to create an animated kids' series that covers the Bone cousins' trek through the desert. Smith t…

Hulu revamp uses ‘like’ and ‘dislike’ buttons to personalize suggestions

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by admin

Hulu is determined to improve its recommendations, and one of its biggest upgrades will seem remarkably familiar to some. It's adding Netflix-style "like" and "dislike" buttons to indicate that you'd either like to see similar titles or never to see…

TiVo’s ‘free’ streaming service starts rolling out

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by admin

TiVo's leap into streaming services is underway. The DVR creator has started rolling out TiVo+ to users, who should see it pop up on their devices in the "next few weeks." The service is 'free' for TiVo customers and will deliver 26 channels of liv…

Netflix reveals its huge lineup of holiday movies and specials

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by admin

Netflix is full of holiday spirit this year. to say the least. It's revealed its massive lineup of holiday movies and specials. Among them is a release date for the third installment in the popular Christmas Prince saga. A Christmas Prince: The Royal…