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HBO Max Raising Prices As Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale HBO Max Raising Prices As Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale
HBO Max Raising Prices As Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale HBO Max is raising its subscription costs as the latest streaming service to implement price hikes. Warner Bros. Discovery announced that the HBO Max Basic with Ads plan will rise to $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year. The Standard plan will climb to $18.49 per month or $184.99 per year, while the Premium plan will cost $22.99 per month or $229.99 per year.  The higher prices go into effect for new subscribers on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Current customers will pay the higher prices after their next billing cycle on or after Thursday, Nov. 20. Each increase adds between $1 and $2 month…
Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know
Prime Big Deal Days Return As Amazon Tightens Benefit Sharing Rules: What To Know Amazon Prime's latest major promotion is promising millions of early holiday discounts just days after new restrictions on account sharing are set to begin. Prime Big Deal Days will begin at 3:01 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Amazon announced in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Early offers are already live, including up to 50% off Samsonite travel gear, 40% off holiday dĂ©cor and entertaining items, and fall clothing starting at $10. Amazon is promoting deals across toys, electronics, home goods, beauty, and seasonal dĂ©cor. Members can also shop curated lists like the…
Peacock Expands To Prime Video In Major Amazon-Comcast Deal: What To Know Peacock Expands To Prime Video In Major Amazon-Comcast Deal: What To Know
Peacock Expands To Prime Video In Major Amazon-Comcast Deal: What To Know Two streaming giants have struck a deal that could change how millions of viewers stream their favorite shows, movies, and live sports. Peacock's ad-free Premium Plus tier will now be available on Amazon's Prime Video Channels, Comcast NBCUniversal announced on Thursday, Aug. 28. The agreement also extends distribution across Fire TV, Xfinity X1, and Universal Pictures titles on Prime Video. Amazon customers can sign up for Peacock Premium Plus directly in the Prime Video app for $16.99 a month or $169.99 a year. The plan includes offline downloads and access to local NB…
Apple TV+ Raises Rates As Streaming Rivals Launch New Apps, Hike Prices Apple TV+ Raises Rates As Streaming Rivals Launch New Apps, Hike Prices
Apple TV+ Raises Rates As Streaming Rivals Launch New Apps, Hike Prices The home of "Ted Lasso," "Severance," and "For All Mankind" is about to get a little more expensive. Apple TV+ is raising its monthly subscription price from $9.99 to $12.99, according to the streaming platform's website. This is the third time Apple TV+ has increased its price since launching in 2019, The Verge reported. The change will go into effect after a seven-day trial for new users on Thursday, Aug. 21. Current subscribers will see the higher rate 30 days after their next renewal date. Apple spokesperson Tom Neumayr confirmed the price hike in an email to The Verge. “Since it laun…
Hulu, Disney+ Combining Into One Streaming App: What To Know Hulu, Disney+ Combining Into One Streaming App: What To Know
Hulu, Disney+ Combining Into One Streaming App: What To Know Hulu is folding into Disney+ in the latest major shakeup for the entertainment giant. Disney will fully integrate Hulu into Disney+, the company revealed in executive commentary on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The new app experience is expected to launch in 2026. CEO Bob Iger and chief financial officer Hugh Johnston said the merger is a "major step forward" in improving Disney's streaming options. "This will create an impressive package of entertainment, pairing the highest-caliber brands and franchises, great general entertainment, family programming, news, and industry-leading live…
ESPN Gains NFL Media Assets In Massive Deal: What Football Fans Should Know ESPN Gains NFL Media Assets In Massive Deal: What Football Fans Should Know
ESPN Gains NFL Media Assets In Massive Deal: What Football Fans Should Know "The Worldwide Leader in Sports" has reached a major deal with the most popular league in the US. ESPN is acquiring the National Football League's media assets, the network confirmed in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The league's assets include NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and NFL Fantasy. In exchange, the NFL will get a 10% equity stake in the Disney-backed sports network with headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. "By combining these NFL media assets with ESPN's reach and innovation, we're creating a premier destination for football fans," ESPN chair Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement. "…
Fox Sets Launch Date For All-In-One Streaming Service: See How Much It Costs Fox Sets Launch Date For All-In-One Streaming Service: See How Much It Costs
Fox Sets Launch Date For All-In-One Streaming Service: See How Much It Costs Fox has set a release date for its all-in-one streaming service. The new app called Fox One will officially debut on Thursday, Aug. 21, the broadcasting giant announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The service will cost $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually. Fox One will offer live and on-demand access to Fox's full lineup of news, sports, and entertainment content. "We're eager to launch Fox One in just a few weeks and super serve our viewers with the best in live news, sports and entertainment content all in one place," said Pete Distad, who will be the CEO of Fox One. "In bringing …
Maryland's Katie Ledecky Extends 1,500 Free Undefeated Streak With World Championship Gold Maryland's Katie Ledecky Extends 1,500 Free Undefeated Streak With World Championship Gold
Maryland's Katie Ledecky Extends 1,500 Free Undefeated Streak With World Championship Gold Maryland's Katie Ledecky continues to rewrite the record books. The Bethesda native added some new hardware to her trophy case, claiming another gold medal at the swimming world championships in her signature event in Singapore. Ledecky, 28, easily outpaced the field, and was in line to challenge her own world-record in the 1,500-meter freestyle final on Tuesday, clocking in at 15:26.44, the fifth-best time in the event's history. 15 years of 1500m freestyle DOMINANCE from Katie Ledecky.📺: Peacock | #AQUASingapore25 pic.twitter.com/DwHnRtbtxn — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympi…
Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay
Peacock Reportedly Making Biggest Price Hike Yet: Here's What You'll Pay The home of "Love Island," Premier League soccer, and many popular movies is about to get more expensive. Peacock is raising its monthly rates by $3 starting on Wednesday, July 23, Vulture reported. It's the biggest price hike since the NBC streaming platform launched in 2020. The ad-supported Peacock Premium plan will climb nearly 40% to $10.99, while the ad-free Premium Plus tier will jump about 20% to $16.99. The new prices take effect for new and returning customers on July 23, while current subscribers will see the hike on or after Thursday, August 22, depending on billing. …
Streaming Passes Traditional TV Viewing For First Time, Nielsen Says: Here's How Streaming Passes Traditional TV Viewing For First Time, Nielsen Says: Here's How
Streaming Passes Traditional TV Viewing For First Time, Nielsen Says: Here's How Streaming has officially overtaken traditional TV. In a record-setting month, streaming accounted for 44.8% of all television use in May, outpacing the combined share of cable and broadcast for the first time. The data came from Nielsen's monthly report of The Gauge, released on Tuesday, June 17. Broadcast TV made up 20.1% of total usage, while cable came in at 24.1%. The total of 44.2% was slightly behind streaming for the first time since Nielsen began tracking in May 2021. The shift reflects a dramatic rise in streaming over the past four years, with streaming usage jumpi…
'Jaws' Turns 50: Where To Watch, Celebrate Steven Spielberg's Iconic Shark Movie 'Jaws' Turns 50: Where To Watch, Celebrate Steven Spielberg's Iconic Shark Movie
'Jaws' Turns 50: Where To Watch, Celebrate Steven Spielberg's Iconic Shark Movie You're going to need a bigger couch to celebrate the golden anniversary of "Jaws." All four movies based on the 1975 classic officially began streaming on Peacock on Sunday, June 15. The move is part of NBC's celebration of the 50th anniversary of "Jaws." The thriller was set in a fictional New England town called Amity Island, based on the real island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. NBC will show "Jaws" in primetime at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, exactly 50 years after it first debuted in theaters. The three-hour broadcast will include a special introduction from director Steven Spiel…
Jeopardy!, Wheel Of Fortune Find Next-Day Streaming Homes: Where You Can Watch Jeopardy!, Wheel Of Fortune Find Next-Day Streaming Homes: Where You Can Watch
Jeopardy!, Wheel Of Fortune Find Next-Day Streaming Homes: Where You Can Watch For the first time ever, two of the most popular game shows in the US will stream new episodes the day after they first air. Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune will soon have next-day streaming access on Hulu and Peacock, Sony Pictures Television said in a news release on Tuesday, June 3. The co-exclusive licensing agreements will give the long-running syndicated shows new digital homes. In a first for the iconic franchises, viewers can get in-season episodes and access a library of past shows, offering fans more ways to watch. "We are thrilled to bring America's favorite game s…
New NBC Show Featuring Celebrity Chefs Martha Stewart, Jose Andres Debuts New NBC Show Featuring Celebrity Chefs Martha Stewart, Jose Andres Debuts
New NBC Show Featuring Celebrity Chefs Martha Stewart, Jose Andres Debuts A new cooking competition series is set to debut on NBC with two of the culinary world’s most recognizable names at the helm. Yes, Chef! features Martha Stewart and José Andrés as co-hosts and judges, bringing together a dozen chefs known not only for their talent in the kitchen but also for their intense personalities and competitive edge. The series will premiere on Monday, April 28, at 10 p.m. Eastern time on NBC, airing right after The Voice. Episodes will be available to stream the following day on Peacock. Stewart, age 83, is a lifestyle icon, author, and entrepreneur who built a med…