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Flixed Newsletter 2 - Mar.18/2019

Flixed Newsletter 2 - Mar.18/2019

Flixed Newsletter - March Madness Begins, Disney Bringing Marvel Shows to Its Streaming Service, and MORE!

March 18, 2019

Issue 17: March 18, 2019

DirecTV Now's price hikes are now in effect, Comcast rejects cord-cutting services as "unprofitable", Disney plans to bring original Marvel content to its new Disney+ service, March Madness begins this week, more great content coming to Hulu and Amazon Prime Video in April, 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. DirecTV Now's New Higher Pricing is Official Here

It appears DirecTV has made good on its promises of a package adjustment. The new pricing is here, and it's not looking good for current or future subscribers. You can now get DirecTV Now for $50 per month with 40 channels, or $70 per month for 50 channels.-

Business Insider

2. DirecTV Now's Prices Getting You Down? Here Are 5 Alternatives

For those feeling a bit burned by DirecTV Now's new price hike, don't worry: You have options. The market is packed with alternatives, and DirecTV Now thankfully does not come with a long-term contract. Here are

5 great alternatives

that will net you better features, more channels, and a lower price.

- Flixed

3. Wilder Set to Walk Away From DAZN's $100 Million Deal

Despite reports that WBC champ Deontay Wilder was being heavily courted by sports streaming service DAZN, new reports indicate that Wilder plans to reject the rather impressive $100 million deal DAZN was tossing his way. -

talkSPORT

4. Disney Plans to Bring Marvel Content to Its Upcoming Streaming Service

Disney is pulling out all of the stops to make its upcoming streaming service a strong contender. It appears that also means bringing in Marvel to produce exclusive content that is almost sure to drive in subscribers. -

The Verge

5. Comcast Has No Plans to Enter Cord-Cutting Market, Calls OTT Services "Unprofitable"

It looks like the cord-cutting market, filled with services like

Sling TV

fuboTV

, YouTube TV, and others, won't be getting a Comcast version. Comcast CEO David Watson explained the company has no plans to enter the market, despite some rumors, as he believes cord-cutting options are "unprofitable".

- Cord Cutters News

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. March Madness Is Here! Don't Miss a Game

March Madness is here, and we are here for it. Don't miss a game this year, as CBS, Tru TV, TNT and TBS will all be carrying the games. Cord-cutting options like

Sling TV

and

fuboTV

are your best, cheapest way to watch -

Flixed

2. Is 'The Order' Netflix's Next Big Hit? Watch This Week

The Netflix show

The Order

appears to have polarized Netflix viewers, with some who believe it's the next

Stranger Things,

while others claim its a flop. Either way, take a look at this show this week to see what everyone's arguing about

. - Inverse

3. ABC's New Crime Drama 'The Fix' Airs This MONDAY

Can a Hollywood actor get away with murder twice? Not if Maya Travis can help it. The main character in ABC's new crime drama plans to return to her legal career to help finally peg a Hollywood actor who got away with murder once before.

Sling TV

is your cheapest option for

ABC broadcasts without cable

. -

Rotten Tomatoes

4. Here's Every New Show Coming to Hulu in April

March may not be over with yet, but you can get your binge-watching plans in order for April TODAY. Here's a complete guide of everything coming to Hulu in April. -

CNET

5. Amazon Prime Video Has Big Plans for April

If you have an Amazon Prime Video account, April is going to be a good month for you. Here's everything coming to Amazon Prime Video this next month. -

ComingSoon