Flixed Newsletter 2 - June.1/2019

Flixed Newsletter - CONFIRMED: Disney+ Marvel Shows Will Affect The Movies, and MORE!

June 03, 2019

Issue 28: June 3, 2019

Are you currently using the best streaming services for your channel needs? This week, we cover how to refine your TV viewing experience by getting yourself the most efficient streaming packages.We also have a few key industry and streaming news to share, including a major revelation about Disney+ and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read on to find out more in this week's Stream Report.

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Cord-Cutting Tip of the Week:

How Do I Find The Right Streaming Services?

Perhaps the most difficult part of cord-cutting is finding which services carry the TV channels and on-demand TV episodes you most want. There are a few ways to go about this.

The hard way is to manually search through each service available, which can be extremely time-consuming. The easy way, however, is to use a few tools that will filter those services for you and give you the info you need within seconds.

1. Start by listing your "must-have" channels

To figure out how many services you absolutely need, start by creating a list of your "must-have" channels. These are going to be the channels you simply can't live without (for me, that's HGTV and increasingly FreeForm). That can include sports networks, entertainment channels, local broadcast networks like CBS, and news networks.

2. Next, check which services carry the channels you need

Once you've determined which channels you can't live without, check to see which services have the channels you need. The fastest way to do this is to use the

. This tool lets you enter the channels you want most from a live TV streaming service (as well as any other key features you need), then displays which services carry those channels.

3. Pick the service(s) that carry the channels you want

Next, pick the services that carry the channels you want. With any luck, you'll find just one service has all of the channels you need. Otherwise, you may need to sign up to two services for maximum coverage or refine your list of "must-have" networks.

+

is a popular combination, for example, as YouTube TV has a large package, but has some gaps in the entertainment channels it offers.

4. Create a list of the TV shows you most want to watch

Now that you have your TV channels covered, create a list of your "must-have" TV shows. Those are the TV shows you're most interested in watching.

5. Check which streaming services carry the shows you need

We recommend using

or

to determine which streaming services carry the TV shows you want. You may find Hulu has everything you need (which ultimately makes

a great TV option), or you'll find your favorite shows are available across different services, like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.

6. Avoid service creep!

"Service creep" is what we call it when the number of streaming services you're signed up to slowly increases over time. This is actually a growing problem in the cord-cutting community as many different content rights holders move to create their own streaming services.

CBS, for example, keeps all its content to itself through

, Disney's new

is launching in a few months, and even

just launched its own streaming service. The result is more streaming services cord-cutters need to sign up for, but it's probably not sustainable. We suspect a reckoning of sorts in the near future and that many services will start shutting down. We'll keep you updated when that happens.

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. The NBA Finals Continue This Week on ABC

The Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors continue their battle to become the next NBA Champion, with the Raptors already proving to be a tougher team than the Warriors expected. You can watch LIVE on ABC.

is your lowest-cost entry point for ABC via streaming service apps, but you can also watch live through ESPN.com for free. -

2. The Handmaid's Tale Season 3 Available This Wednesday

Hulu's award-winning dystopian drama returns for a third season this Wednesday. You can binge-watch every episode on Hulu on-demand for $5.99 per month, or get Hulu on-demand as part of a Hulu + Live TV subscription. -

Streaming Deals

1. Get 40% Off Your Sling TV Subscription

2. 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. -

3. Sign Up For Sling, Get a Free Indoor Antenna and Air TV Bundle

is currently giving away a free indoor antenna and an Air TV Bundle to all new subscribers who prepay for three months of service. -

4. Get $5 Off Your First Month of Philo

Use coupon code "R9RFWJVG" at checkout to get $5 off your

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5. Get $15 Off Your First Two Months of DirecTV Now

Use code 15OFF2 at checkout to get $15 off your first two months of DirecTV Now's PLUS or MAX packages. -

News and Industry Developments

1. Marvel's Disney+ Shows Will "Directly Affect" the Movies

In a move that's sure to significantly increase sign-ups once the service launches, Disney and Marvel have revealed that the exclusive TV shows coming to the Disney+ service will have a direct impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If true, this also raises some indications that Disney plans to offer its Disney+ service in as many international markets as possible. -

 IGN

2. Everything Coming to Amazon Prime Video in June

The new show

Good Omens

is already available, but here's everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in June, just in time for the summer heat wave

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