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Flixed Newsletter 2 - Mar.25/2019

Flixed Newsletter 2 - Mar.25/2019

Flixed Newsletter - Massive Streaming Service Price Increases, March Madness Continues, and MORE!

March 25, 2019

Issue 18: March 25, 2019

Massive streaming service price increases, AT&T may be blacking out your favorite Viacom channels (like Comedy Central), March Madness continues, major TV premieres, 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. AT&T Isn't Blacking Out Viacom's Channels -- Not Yet, Anyway

AT&T and Viacom (which owns Comedy Central and other top networks) have been in a battle over carriage fees, with AT&T threatening to drop Viacom's channels. The two have yet to come to some form of agreement, for now, so a blackout is still possible.-

Variety

2. Crunchyroll's Prices Going Up For the First Time

It was only a matter of time before anime streaming service Crunchyroll, which is now owned by AT&T, raised its prices. The service is getting a price increase of around $1 per month in the US, Canada, and other locations around the world for the first time since 2006.

- The Verge

3. Hulu Live TV's Massive Advantage Over Its Competitors? On-Demand Streaming

Hulu + Live TV offers one thing its competitors simply don't: A massive library of ad-supported on-demand content. That library is something Hulu's competitors simply don't offer, giving it a significant competitive edge in the market, especially with original content. -

The Motley Fool

4. "Netflix Killers" Simply Aren't Measuring Up. Most Users Sticking with Netflix

Netflix has a growing number of competitors in the streaming market, but some data shows that people simply aren't switching away from Netflix. At the very least, many Netflix users maintain multiple streaming instead of choosing just one. -

The Motley Fool

5. DAZN Is Doubling Its Monthly Subscription Price in the US

Seemingly out of nowhere,

DAZN announced

that it is doubling its monthly subscription price in the US. The new price will be $19.99 per month, although you can also get the service for an annual $99 per month to save money.

- SportsPro

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. Get Ready for Your April Binge! Here's Everything Coming to Netflix in April

Netflix is going all out this April, bringing both unicorns and slasher films to its platform. Regardless of which genres you love, April is going to be a great time to be a Netflix binger.-

Geek

2. How's Your Bracket Doing? March Madness Continues This Week!

Is your bracket still kicking or are you out of the office pool? Either way, March Madness marches on this week with big names like Purdue, Michigan State, and Gonzaga still battling it out.

- Flixed

3. 'Jane the Virgin' Season 5 Premieres this WEDNESDAY

What antics will Jane be getting into this season? You'll need to watch to find out as Jane the Virgin premieres this Wednesday at 7 PM EST, only on The CW.

fuboTV

and YouTube TV are great options for cord-cutters who want The CW. -

Flixed

4. NBC May Be Looking to Re-Invent 'Cheers' With Its New Show, 'Abby's'

If you were a

Cheers

.fan, you may want to tune in to NBC this Thursday at 9:30 PM EST. The network's new show,

Abby's,

follows a backyard bar where the rules and a seat at the table are designed to make sure everybody knows your name.

Sling TV is your low-cost option for NBC. -

Flixed

5. Amazon's Spy Thriller 'Hanna' Continues This FRIDAY