Disney+ UK Launch Date Revealed
Disney’s much-anticipated streaming service is launching in the US next week – but will take its time to cross the pond
Nov 8, 2019 8:59am
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Or Goren
Wide-ranging editor and writer with many years of experience, from news and finances to entertainment and technology.
Based in London, I'm the founder and editor-in-chief of Cord Busters.
I cut the TV cord back in 2014 and never looked back. I watch a lot of TV, and thankfully I can choose whatever I want to watch without depending on archaic channels.
BritBox UK’s Official Launch Brings News Of Channel 4 Content And ‘Doctor Who’
Following a few weeks of “Beta Testing”, BritBox launches officially in the UK today, amidst reports of a new content deal with Channel 4, and distribution deals with EE and BT. And more good news for British TV fans – Doctor Who is coming to BritBox, with 600+ episodes that will be available on the service by Christmas. BritBox is a new streaming subscription service created by the BBC and
Nov 7, 2019 9:44am
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Apple TV Plus: What Is It And How To Get It For Free In The UK
The streaming wars are getting heated: Apple TV+, Apple’s foray into the video subscription service market, launched on November 1 in the UK (and around the world). Here’s everything you need to know about Apple TV Plus’ shows, pricing – and how you can even get it for free. What Is Apple TV Plus? Apple TV+ is Apple’s answer to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and the upcoming Disney+. It’s a streaming
Nov 3, 2019 4:35pm
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‘Game Of Thrones’ Prequel And Other HBO Shows Staying With NOW TV / Sky
HBO/Warner Media and Sky have extended their deal, and will also continue to co-produce shows such as Chernobyl together
Oct 31, 2019 9:30am
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BritBox Launches Beta Version: Here’s How To Get It For Free
BritBox, the joint streaming service from ITV and the BBC is finally here… sort of – and you can even get it for free, with a 30-days trial. Update: You can read my full BritBox review here Mind you, this isn’t the “official” launch yet, as the service is still in beta – so it only offers a “snapshot” of what the final service, set to debut later this year,
Oct 27, 2019 8:46am
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Apple TV App Launches On The Amazon Fire TV – With A Major Flaw
The Apple TV app lets you watch content from iTunes and the upcoming Apple TV+ streaming service on several Amazon Fire TV devices
Oct 24, 2019 6:40pm
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Netflix Looking At Ways To Fight Password Sharing
The American streaming giant is looking at “consumer-friendly ways to push on the edges of password sharing”. Bad news for big families?
Oct 20, 2019 11:21am
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Culture Secretary: BBC Might Become Subscription-Based Like Netflix
With the BBC battling it out with American streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video (and losing on some fronts), some question the need for the mandatory TV Licence fee. In a surprising statement, Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan says she is open to the idea of turning the BBC into an optional subscription based service – just like Netflix. Currently, the annual TV Licence fee stands at £154.50, so £12.8/month.
Oct 17, 2019 4:21pm
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The Walking Dead’s 3rd Spin-Off Gets A Surprising UK Home
As The Walking Dead returns with Season 10 on Fox (and NOW TV) in the UK, news arrived on the third spin-off series in the Walking Dead universe, which is set to debut in spring 2020. The show, which will air on AMC in the US, was bought in the UK (and other regions) by Amazon, and will stream on their Prime Video service. The Walking Dead already has one successful
Oct 8, 2019 8:49am
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BBC iPlayer Is About To Change Drastically: “A Total TV Experience With Human Curation”
Amidst growing competition from the US streaming giants, the BBC is planning a major revamp of BBC iPlayer – the biggest one since its launch in 2007. With an overhauled interface and human curation, iPlayer is set to become “The heart of everything the BBC does.” BBC iPlayer is facing hard times, with services like Netflix and Amazon Prime taking hold. While Netflix and Amazon’s market share has grown from
Oct 7, 2019 8:30am
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Sky Launches “Sky Crime” – A New True Crime Channel On NOW TV
Lovers of true crime docu-dramas have a reason to celebrate this week, as Sky launches “Sky Crime” – a true-crime channel that has been added to NOW TV (as well as Sky’s traditional pay-tv packages). As we reported back in August, Sky is adding two new channels to NOW TV – Crime, which launched on October 1, and Sky Comedy, which will launch in a few months. Sky Crime, which
Oct 2, 2019 11:41am
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BritBox Will Be Available On FreeviewPlay, Samsung TVs And More Devices
BritBox, the upcoming joint streaming service from ITV and the BBC, is right around the corner, and this week we learn how and where it will be available to stream. Samsung TVs, FreeviewPlay devices, iOS and Android phones – are some of the devices that will support the new service. BritBox is a new streaming subscription service created by the BBC and ITV, that will bring past, present and future
Sep 28, 2019 9:28am
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