XUMO today announced it has signed a U.S. distribution and licensing deal with MPI Media. As a result, XUMO has launched two exclusive single series channels based on popular TV shows and franchises. The two franchises could not be more different but will have the effect of bringing in two completely different audiences. One of…
Nominations for the 74th Emmy® Awards were announced today, recognizing an abundance of exceptional new programming and talent, returning favorites and veteran performers, and a broad spectrum of innovative storytelling across multiple platforms. The live virtual ceremony was hosted by JB Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) along with Television Academy Chairman…
Crackle Plus, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) company and one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) streaming services, announced today an agreement to launch five FAST channels on the TCL Channel free streaming platform in the United States. Crackle Plus FAST channels include Crackle, Crackle Classics, its…
Roku has a blind spot. A recent study by Hub Research looked at smart TV use in the US and how the TVs are utilized by customers. The good news for Roku is that seeing the number of people who use TVs to stream content is probably just fine for Roku. The Roku OS is…
Summer’s most-anticipated programming event, Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, returns for its historic 34th year on Sunday, July 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as its first Master of Ceremonies. Fans can expect 25 adrenaline-inducing original episodes that deliver never-seen footage of walking sharks, awe-inspiring breaches and more shocking predations captured on-camera by dedicated science and research field teams. Shark Week also…
