Category: movies
CBS plans to overhaul All Access with more shows and live sports
You probably know CBS All Access as little more than a home for new Star Trek shows, but ViacomCBS is determined to improve the streaming service’s reputation. The media giant is “accelerating” plans to revamp All Access by adding much more content b… Source
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Alamo Drafthouse offsets closures with an on-demand movie service
Alamo Drafthouse isn’t rebelling against streaming video while its theaters are closed during the pandemic — in fact, it’s welcoming the concept. The chain has launched a ScreenPlus-backed Alamo On Demand service that lets you rent or buy movies in k… Source
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Plex adds Crackle movies and TV shows to its free streaming service
Plex started as a way to organize and stream your personal media collection. That’s still the main draw, though the company has also been experimenting with a free, ad-supported streaming service that doesn’t require you to download or rip a single f… Source
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Streaming-only movies will be eligible for awards at the 2021 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is easing up on its opposition to streaming movies, however temporarily. Its board of governors has approved a rule change that will make digital-only movies eligible to win Oscars, but just for the cur… Source
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ASMR horror film ‘Tingle Monsters’ captures the terror of online trolls
Alexandra Serio stares directly into the camera, a ring light reflected in her eyes and a microphone resting on the desk in front of her. She smiles like she’s just seen an old friend and whispers into the metal mesh, welcoming viewers as they join h… Source
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Disney+ racks up 50 million subscribers in five months
Disney+ hasn’t had much trouble attracting customers now that its honeymoon phase is over. Disney has revealed that its streaming service now has over 50 million subscribers in the five months since launch. International expansion played a significan… Source
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