Flixed Newsletter 1 - Jan.21/2019

Flixed Newsletter - 50+ NBA Games in One Week, Free Sling for Roku Users, DAZN's Marketing Woes, and More!

January 21, 2019

Issue 9: January 21, 2019

This week is packed with more news than streamers can handle. Free Sling TV channels are coming to a few lucky Roku users; Hulu drops its boring space drama, fuboTV adds the Tennis Channel in time for the Australian Open; 50 NBA games are available live on TV this week; The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 4 launches on Friday, and more! Here is your Flixed round-up of cord-cutting news, streaming guides, and hot device and streaming service deals.

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News and Industry Developments

1. Sling TV Offering Channels to a Few Lucky Roku Users

If you have a Roku but haven't tried

yet, you might be in luck. Bowing to market pressures from its competitors, Sling TV is now offering free channels and a la carte subscription packages to Roku users who have never been Sling TV customers. They're even offering these freebies without asking for a credit card in return. -

2. Hulu Cancels Space Drama 'The First' After One Season, Acknowledging What We All Knew: The Show Was Lame

Despite rather positive critical reviews, Hulu's original space drama

The First

found its way into the trash heap of TV history. The show may have been creative but its pacing was likely too slow for the type of audience Hulu was hoping to attract with it. -

3. Philo Aims to Launch "Co-Watching" Feature Soon, Will Become Only Cord-Cutting Service to Let You Watch Live With Your Friends Over the Web

Philo has previously hinted at a few interesting features it has up its sleeves. The

is now preparing to launch "co-watching" feature that will let you watch Live TV shows with your friends over the web, which will likely include a live chat within the Philo ecosystem. Considering Philo's $16/month cost, this added feature may make it a hot contender in 2019. -

4. fuboTV Adds Tennis Channel to Its Already Beefy Lineup

Just when you thought

couldn't get any bigger for the price, there's this: The service just added the Tennis Channel. This makes fuboTV a great option with the Australian Open right around the corner.-

5. DAZN's Reality May Not Be Meeting Its Marketing Promises

For months, s

has been selling its service with one, simple phrase: "the Netflix of sports streaming." Several months into the US market, however, DAZN may be adding huge value for fight sports fans, but it's far from living up to a Netflix-like potential. -

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. It's AFC Champs vs. NFC Champs This Sunday, January 27, on ESPN and ABC

The 2018-2019 NFL season is coming to a close with the Pro Bowl matchup between the AFC and NFC champs. ESPN and ABC will carry the match, meaning your best cord-cutting options include an OTA antenna, or a skinny bundle service like

,

, and more. -

2. The Australian Open Moves Into Quarterfinals This Week

The Australian Open is in full swing this week and moves into the quarterfinals by Tuesday. With the Tennis Channel now on offer,

to watch or record every match. -

3. There are Over 50 NBA Games This Week - Watch and Record As Many as You Can

The NBA has over 50 games taking place this week. You certainly won't be able to watch every game, but you can hit the record button and watch as many as you can later. Some of the top NBA streaming options have large cloud DVR available for users. -

4. History Channel's 'Project Blue Book' Hits All the Right Notes. Watch Episode 3 This Week

The reviews are pouring in, and despite a few notable flaws, it appears History Channel's new 'Project Blue Book" show, which dramatizes alien encounters from the mid-1900s, is a success. If you've missed a few episodes,

to catch up and to watch Episode 3 this week.

5. Don't Miss 'The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Season 4 This Week on Netflix

Netflix's highly irreverent comedy, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, returns to the streaming service this Friday with all new episodes. -

Streaming Deals

1. There's Always Room for "Almost" Expired Cake

That DirecTV Now cake is still available, and still fresh (sort of)! Use coupon code "CAKE" at check-out to get $25 off any package. -

2. Hulu Still Offering One Month Free for a Limited Time

Coupon Code "nZfCS" gets you an entire month of Hulu with Live TV for free. -

3. Sign Up For Sling, Get a Free Roku

is currently giving away a free Roku Express to all new subscribers who prepay for one month of service. -

4. DirecTV Offering Apple TV 4K Devices With Sign-up

No codes needed! Prepay for 4 months of DirecTV Now service, get an Apple TV 4K. -

5. Gaming and Sling TV Combined with Xbox GamePass

Get one month of

when you sign up for Xbox GamePass. -

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