Flixed Newsletter 2 - Jan.14/2019

Flixed Newsletter - The End of Netflix Password Sharing, Hulu's Breakout Winter, 'Sirens' Season 2 Premiere, and More!

January 14, 2019

Issue 8: January 14, 2019

Password sharing on Netflix may come to an end, Disney and WarnerMedia threaten to upend the streaming services market, Hulu may be the service to beat in 2019, and IMDb and Amazon partner up for free movies and TV shows. Also, don't miss key January 2019 premieres and season continuations, including Sirens season 2, CW's Roswell reboot, and the intense continuation of this year's hit show, The Good Doctor.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. Software Maker Grinches Out at CES, Hopes to End Netflix Password Sharing

CES 2019 is underway, and it looks like one software company is hoping to attract the attention of Netflix and other streaming services by offering up software that eliminates password sharing. -

2. Is 2019 the Year the Streaming Service Wars Get 'Real'?

Major streaming services are currently crowding the market, but according to a CNN report, 2019 is the year the on-going war between services gets "real". The reason? New streaming services from Disney and WarnerMedia -

3. As Netflix Hits a Growth Wall, Hulu Packs on Massive Numbers of New Subscribers

Multiple reports, including Netflix's own quarterly reports, indicate the service has seen an increasingly slow growth in new users. Meanwhile, however, Hulu has started rapidly outpacing Netflix in adding new subscribers, hinting at the growing interest in Hulu's content and service. -

4. Amazon Partnering with IMDb to Let You Stream FREE Movies Through the Movie Database

IMDb's new streaming service, IMDb Freedive, is launching with the option to watch free, ad-supported movies and TV shows either through IMDb or through Amazon Fire TV devices. -

5. What's Keeping Many People From Cutting the Cord? The Fear of Losing Sports

According to Hulu's Chief Marketing Officer, many consumers are still apprehensive about cutting the cord for fear of losing sports, despite services such as

,

, and Hulu with Live TV offering numerous options for live sports and entertainment networks. -

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. Don't Miss the NFL Conference Championships This Saturday, January 20th

The NFL Conference Championships will be this Saturday, January 20th. FOX and CBS will carry the games, which can be viewed on-the-cheap or free via

or

. -

2. 'Sirens' Season 2 Drops on January 24th. Here's How to Catch Up on Season 1

Freeform's breakout hit Sirens is back for season 2 with more mermaids this month. If you missed season 1, you can catch up on every episode using a few key streaming services, including

. -

3. New Anime 'Promised Neverland' Available on Hulu and Crunchyroll

Promised Neverland

follows a group of orphans whose unbelievable fate is about to be revealed. The first episode of Promised Neverland is available now on Hulu and Crunchyroll. -

4. CW Reboot of Hit Show 'Roswell' Airs Tuesday, January 15

The CW's hit show from the early 2000s makes a return to TV this week.

Roswell: New Mexico

airs on January 15 on The CW-

5. 'The Good Doctor' Season 2 Continues With The Must-See Conclusion of 'Quarantine'

The Good Doctor's winter break is over. Don't miss "Quarantine Part 2" to see the resolution to one of TV's tensest moments of the season. -

Streaming Deals

1. DirecTV Now Cake is Not Expired Just Yet!

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. There's Still Time! One Month of Hulu With Live TV Free!

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. CBS All Access Still in Love With "Steel"

Get 1 Month of CBS All Access FREE when you use coupon code "Steelers" at checkout.. -

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