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

[MagnarTheGreat]

Freevee To Shut Down As Amazon Consolidates Subscription & Free Content Under Prime Video

It's official -- free, ad-supported video on demand streaming service Amazon Freevee will be phased out over the coming weeks.

deadline.com

 

[Lily Adler]

Oh no what will happen to the channel that just airs X-Files and Dr. Who 24/7?

 

[blueharvest]

Oh no what will happen to the channel that just airs X-Files and Dr. Who 24/7?

Plus, nature documentaries every Saturday.

 

[blueharvest]

FanDuel Sports Network regional channels will be available as add-on subscription on Prime Video

Diamond Sports Group has reached a multiyear agreement with Prime Video to make its 16 regional sports network channels available as an add-on subscription.

apnews.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Disney CEO Bob Iger Accidentally Reveals Disney+ Ad-Supported Subscriber Details

Two years ago, Disney+ launched a new ad-supported tier in the United States, offering all of its movies and shows at a cheaper price but with commercials. The ad-supported tier ...

whatsondisneyplus.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Kane52630]

 

[ComicChick]

so how long until it all just becomes one giant app again ie: cable

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Lily Adler]

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

Walmart Closes Deal For Smart TV Firm Vizio For $2.3B, Altering Streaming Ad Landscape – Update

Retail giant Walmart has acquired smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in a deal that will alter the streaming advertising landscape.

deadline.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Kane52630]

HBO’s Cable Channels Begin Streaming on Max

Some subscribers will be able to watch simulcasts of the premium outlet's programming.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Cancel Culture: A Slew of One-Season Streamer Cancellations Ushers in a New Normal

Fan outcry has been intense over the cancellation of shows like "The Acolyte" and "My Lady Jane" after just one season, but it underlines a new normal for streamers.

www.thewrap.com

Same issue other entertainment like video games is facing.

Too much supply.

Not enough demand.

The End of Peak TV: 516 Original Scripted Series Aired in 2023, a 14% Dip, FX’s John Landgraf Says

FX chairman John Landgraf revealed his annual 'Peak TV' scripted series tally on Friday at the TV Critics Assn. press tour.

variety.com

The Death of Peak TV: A Special Report

A post-mortem on Hollywood’s historic production downturn and what it means for the television business going forward

variety.com

2022:

Peak TV Broke Records in 2022. That Won’t Happen Again

New VIP+ Analysis: Inside the trends that drove TV and streaming output to a new record high in 2022 and what to expect in the year ahead.

variety.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[blueharvest]

YouTube Says Viewers Streamed Over 1 Billion Hours Daily From Their Living Rooms in 2024

Global YouTube viewers streamed over 1 billion hours of content from their TV daily in 2024, here's what content stood out

www.thewrap.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[ComicChick]

rising cost of content

but when will the quality of content rise?

 

[Kane52630]

but when will the quality of content rise?

 

[Kane52630]

 

[Primal Slayer]

Well thats a bunch of bull shorts.

They know they dont need to raise the prices. TV isnt what it used to be...these people do not have the same sway they once had....They lucky that I like to watch Bravo/The Challenge/Drag Race/The View live or else Id cancel yesterday.