Goop, a lifestyle company regarded as pseudoscience and founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, is coming to Netflix.
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How to Watch Super Bowl LIII on iOS or tvOS
Roger Fingas shares some ways to watch Super Bowl LIII on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.
The Super Bowl kicks off Sunday, Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, 3:30 p.m. Pacific. The game will be played from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Hulu Pause Ads Have Arrived
Hulu Pause Ads have arrived, but they will be still images instead of a video ad. They will launch in the second quarter of 2019.
Criterion Channel Coming to Apple Devices April 8
The Criterion Collection announced that the Criterion Channel will launch April 8 and will be available on Apple TV, iOS, and more.
Looking at Apple Job Hiring For Streaming Video
Joshua Fruhlinger put together a great deep dive into Apple’s job hiring for positions involving streaming video for its service.
Apple job listings data tracked over time reveals hiring efforts to build out the company’s “Interactive Media Group” (IMG), which, based on job descriptions, is busy building out the base for the company’s upcoming streaming service. Apple is also busy hiring for its retail operations where it hopes to beat concerns that iPhone and hardware sales will continue to wane.
Rumors point to a mid-April launch for Apple’s streaming video service.
Ultraviolet Cloud DVD Service Shutting Down July 31
The Ultraviolet DVD service, which let people store purchases movies in the cloud, is shutting down July 31.
Apple Plans to Break Down the Cable Bundle
Tim Cook made interesting comments during the Q1 2019 earnings report. He talked about Apple’s role in the breakdown of the cable bundle.
Roku Channel Adds Premium Subscriptions
The Roku Channel is adding premium subscriptions to its streaming video service. The update adds support for over 25 subscriptions.
Netflix Joins Hollywood Lobbying Group MPAA
The move makes sense given Netflix’s gradual move to original content, and it seems closer to traditional movie studios than tech companies.
Universal TV Exec Jason Katims Joins Apple
Mr. Katims as created moves like Parenthood, Roswell, About a Boy and Rise. He was also involved with Friday Night Lights, Boston Public, and The Path.
Changing its Mind, Roku Bans Alex Jones
Doing the opposite of most major internet companies, Roku decided for a couple of hours it would allow Alex Jones on its platform.
“After the InfoWars channel became available, we heard from concerned parties and have determined that the channel should be removed from our platform. Deletion from the channel store and platform has begun and will be completed shortly.”
If Roku was going to cave so quickly it shouldn’t have decided to let Alex Jones on in the first place. At least pretend to put up a fight for a couple more days.
IMDB Launches Streaming Service Called Freedive
IMDb launched a free streaming service for movies and TV shows called Freedive. You can watch content via browser or with Amazon devices like the Fire TV.
Plex Might Soon Offer Movies and Subscriptions
Video company Plex might soon be offering ad-supported movies and subscriptions to take on Apple, Roku, Amazon, and others.
Here's How Many AirPlay 2 TVs There Are
Apple shared a full list of the number of AirPlay 2 TVs so far in the market. They include LG, Samsung, Sony, and Vizio TVs.
LG OLED (2019); LG NanoCell SM9X series (2019); LG NanoCell SM8X series (2019); LG UHD UM7X series (2019); Samsung QLED Series (2019 and 2018); Samsung 8 Series (2019 and 2018); Samsung 7 Series (2019 and 2018); Samsung 6 Series (2019 and 2018); Samsung 5 Series (2019 and 2018); Samsung 4 Series (2019 and 2018); Sony Z9G Series (2019); Sony A9G Series (2019); Sony X950G Series (2019); Sony X850G Series (2019 85″, 75″, 65″ and 55″ models); Vizio P-Series Quantum (2019 and 2018); Vizio P-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017); Vizio M-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017); Vizio E-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017); Vizio D-series (2019, 2018 and 2017).
Charter Spectrum App Rolls Out to Apple TV
After missing the 2018 deadline the Charter Spectrum app is finally available on Apple TV with zero sign-on support.
Start 2019 With the Superman 80th Anniversary Collection
Apple is welcoming 2019 with some iTunes movie deals, including the Superman 80th Anniversary Collection.
Netflix Releases Black Mirror Bandersnatch Trailer
Netflix has released the trailer for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and it’s as dystopian as ever. The movie will apparently be 90 minutes and fans think it will somehow be a Choose Your Own Adventure experience. The trailer description doesn’t say much:
In 1984, a young programmer begins to question reality as he adapts a sprawling fantasy novel into a video game and soon faces a mind-mangling challenge. Welcome back.
It stars Fionn Whitehead of Dunkirk.
Apple Orders J.J. Abrams Series Starring Jennifer Garner
Apple gave a straight-to-series order of a show starring Jennifer Garner, and produced by J.J. Abrams called My Glory Was I Had Such Friends.
Some People Trying to Crowdfund YouTube Piracy
Plenty of pirated content is available on the platform, and some accounts are asking for donations.
This Week's iTunes Movie Deals Includes Harry Potter Bundle
This week’s iTunes movie deals include Disney Movies and a Harry Potter bundle featuring all eight films, as well as other movie deals.
Tests of a Cheaper Netflix Subscription in the Works
The company wants to experiment with a fourth subscription tier in an effort to increase its user base.
Get These Halloween Movie Bundles on iTunes
There are also non-horror bundles on sale as well, like Lord of the Rings, a bunch of Dreamworks movies, Batman, Twilight, etc.
PlayStation Vue Support For Apple's TV App is Here
PlayStation Vue recently added support for Apple’s TV app on iOS, as well as the fourth and fifth generation Apple TVs.
Spotify Student Bundle Expands to Include Showtime
The company announced today that students on this plan get Showtime, and the cost is still US$4.99/month.