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Flixed Newsletter 2 - Mar.4/2019

Flixed Newsletter 2 - Mar.4/2019

Steven Spielberg's War on Netflix, Sling TV's Industry-Shaking Price Reductions, and More!

Issue 15: March 4, 2019

Sling TV slashes prices by 40 percent for new subscribers, Steven Spielberg declares war on Netflix and other streaming services, Hulu takes the #2 spot from DirecTV Now, The Real Housewives of New York City makes its season 11 return to TV, 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. Steven Spielberg Declares War on Netflix After 'Roma' Victory

Steven Spielberg has voiced his opposition to streaming services like Netflix in the past, but after this years' Oscars victory for the popular streaming service, it appears Spielberg is out for blood. The iconic filmmaker now wants to change the rules to keep Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and other streaming service content producers locked out of Oscars considerations. -

AV Club

2. Hulu + Live TV Is Now The Second Most Popular Cord-Cutting Option

Slowly but surely, Hulu has worked its way into the hearts of cord-cutters. As of March 2019, Hulu + Live TV has over 2 million subscribers, making it second only to the vastly popular (and much older)

Sling TV

. -

Fortune

3. This Is Not a Drill: Sling TV Just Slashed Prices!

As the streaming market gets increasingly crowded, Sling TV just made a bold move to maintain its current dominance. New subscribers can now get a

40% discount on every Sling TV subscription option

, which lasts for the first three months of service.

Deadline

4. DAZN Signs Contract with Middleweight Boxing Champ GGG

The rumor mill was swirling for days, but it now appears official: Former Middleweight boxing champion Gennady Golovkin (GGG) has signed a contract with

sports streaming service DAZN

, which will now be the home for his boxing matches in the coming year. More details to be released this week. -

Bad Left Hook

5. Amazon Prime Video Will Live Stream ATP Tennis Matches

Continuing with its new initiative from 2018, Amazon Prime Video will be a go-to option for ATP world tour fans. This year, the service will have events and matches streaming live through the service at no additional cost. All you need is your Amazon Prime Video account.

- Advanced Television

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. Watch the BNP Paribas Open Starting This THURSDAY

The Paribas Open starts this Thursday, March 7, and you can watch the opening ATP event live on Amazon Prime Video or any streaming service that carries the

Tennis Channel

ESPN

. -

BNP Paribas Open

2. 'The Real Housewives of New York City' Season 11 Premieres This WEDNESDAY

These NYC housewives are back for more drama in their season 11 premiere. Catch all of the gossip and in-fighting on March 6, 9 PM EST on Bravo. Sling TV (

Sling Blue package

) is your cheapest option. -

Cinema Blend

3. Netflix Dark Comedy 'After Life' Available for Streaming This FRIDAY

Ricky Gervais writes and directs this upcoming Netflix dark comedy, focusing on a journalist trying to recover after the abrupt suicide of his wife. All 6 episodes will be available for immediate binge streaming. -

Netflix

4. Don't Miss the 'Superstore' Spring Premiere this THURSDAY

NBC's

Superstore

enters is 4th season this week, March 7, at 8 PM EST. Get the live stream cheaply through

Sling TV

Cinema Blend

5. Hallmark Channel's Second-Chance Romance Film 'Love Under the Rainbow' Streaming This SATURDAY

Jodi Sweetin (of

Full House/Fuller House

fame) stars in this Hallmark TV movie. The actress plays a character named Lucy, who failed at love until Jack and his daughter Sophie move into town. Philo is your

low-cost option

to get Hallmark Channel without cable. -

IMDb