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Flixed Newsletter 2 - Apr.15/2019

Flixed Newsletter 2 - Apr.15/2019

Flixed Newsletter - Disney+ Could Kill Netflix With Bundling, NBA Playoffs Streaming Options, and MORE!

April 15, 2019

Issue 21: April 15, 2019

Disney+ to be offered at half the price of Netflix (with potential bundles with ESPN+ and Hulu), YouTube TV massively increases prices on all customers without warning (but adds channels), NBA 2019 Playoff season has begun, Game of Thrones season 8 continues, 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. Disney Offers More Details About Its Netflix-Killing Streaming Service

By all accounts, Disney+, the new streaming service from Disney, is likely to cause a huge headache for Netflix. On the announcement of its price -- $6.99 per month -- Netflix shares took a tumble, while Disney shares were up. Disney+ stands a good chance of eating heavily into Netflix profit as some cord-cutters may start choosing one service over the other.-

CNN

2. YouTube TV Is Getting a Painful Price Increase

Say goodbye to the good days. YouTube TV's price will be increasing from $40 per month to $49.99 per month, a $10 increase. Meanwhile, if you're getting the service through Apple, sorry to say, but you'll pay even more: $54.99 per month. That price increase comes with a handful of more channels, but you can't choose a tiered option, meaning those using the much favored YouTube TV +

Philo combo

may want to start considering a

Sling TV

+ Phlo combo instead. -

Fox News

3. Most Philo Subscribers Also Subscribe to YouTube TV, PlayStation Vue, or Others

According to Philo's chief technical officer, Ben Chambers, Most Philo subscribers don't just stick with the low-cost option. Instead, many opt for

Philo's cheap package

and pair it with another internet TV service, showing that Philo is treated not as a competitor, but as a complement to most of the large sports-centric packages around. -

Cord Cutters News

4. Disney will Likely Bundle Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu

Subscribers to Hulu and

ESPN+

may be in for a pleasant surprise. Disney has confirmed that it's likely to offer a Hulu/ESPN+/Disney+ bundle, likely at a discount, meaning subscribers will get sports, high-tier Disney movies, and Hulu's large on-demand library. -

TheVerge

5. Most of Us Only Subscribe to 3 Streaming Services

There are more streaming services available than ever, but how many of them will ultimately get our money. According to a new report, the average number of services streaming users subscribe to is just three, meaning many services may be struggling more than they let on.

- Forbes

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. NBA Playoffs Season Has Begun!

The 2019 NBA Playoffs are now in full swing! If you don't want to miss your favorite team play, make sure you have the right service to carry local and national games. TNT carries many national games this year, as well as ABC and ESPN, making

Sling TV

and

Hulu with Live TV

your best options.

- Flixed

2. 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 Has Started! Catch-Up on Episode 1 and Don't Miss Episode 2

The first episode of

Game of Thrones

Season 8 still has everyone talking! If you missed it, you can still watch it online! And don't miss episode 2! You can get HBO directly through HBO.com, or as an add-on channel with

PlayStation Vue

, Hulu with Live TV, or DirecTV Now.

- Flixed

3. 'Arrow' Returns for Season 7 TONIGHT

Arrow

fans can prep for the return of the hit show this week.

Arrow

premieres tonight at 9 PM EST on The CW.

FuboTV

, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Now are good options, or you can use a digital OTA antenna. -

Flixed

4. New ABC Comedy 'Bless This Mess' Premieres This TUESDAY