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NBCUniversal has reached a deal with Roku over its refusal to carry the media giant’s new Peacock video app on its platform. Sources close to negotiations said late Friday that an official statement is expected in the next few days. The hold-up is due to the fact that details surrounding the launch of the Peacock …
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“Mulan” pulled in soft box office sales on its opening day in China — a market where Disney had banked on raking in the big bucks. The live-action remake of the 1998 animated classic amassed just over $8 million on Friday, according to Chinese online ticketing platform Maoyan. That would put “Mulan,” which was expected …
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Just because the Kardashians have axed their reality show, it doesn’t mean they’re leaving TV screens. Insiders expect the family to have a big streaming deal within a year, they told Page Six — and a source close to the family said they’re even mulling starting “their own media company.” As we reported, the family …
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Stock up on microwave popcorn! In the strangest year ever for film, fall will deliver some thrilling big-screen blockbusters, even though many viewers will still be watching from their living rooms. Here are 10 flicks our critics can’t wait to watch, all with sizzle and star power to spare. 1. “Wonder Woman 1984” Oct. 2, …
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The backlash around Disney’s “Mulan” is escalating, with a US senator accusing the Mouse House of “whitewashing genocide” as it cooperated with the Chinese government to get the movie made. As the film nears its theatrical debut in China on Friday, critics have pointed to a line in the movie’s credits that thanks the Xinjiang authorities, …
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WarnerMedia’s new HBO Max streaming service is considering adding commercials to classic movies and some of its original content. The company has circulated a marketing survey to consumers, explaining that an ad-supported version of HBO Max could potentially carry two to four minutes of advertising per hour, according to Variety. While ads won’t likely appear …
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Barbecues and far-flung vacations might be iffy this Labor Day — but, luckily, TV can still take you on a journey from the comfort of your couch. From old favorites to new releases and specials, here’s what to watch on the small screen on The Big Day. “Mulan” (Disney+) The latest in Disney’s live-action adaptations …
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The big Disney blockbuster of the season is coming straight to streaming — but it will still cost subscribers. Walt Disney’s new live-action remake of “Mulan” isn’t getting a typical big theatrical release as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in August. Instead, it will debut on Disney+ Friday as part of …
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Netflix is offering some movies and series free to stream, no subscription required. The streaming service has set up a “watch free” site in an attempt to lure new subscribers. Movies currently available to stream for free are “Bird Box,” the sci-fi horror thriller starring Sandra Bullock, the Oscar-nominated “The Two Popes” starring Jonathan Pryce …
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Action camera maker GoPro said Thursday its premium subscribers can now live stream their treks, rides and swims directly on to its website. Earlier, users with high-end GoPro action cameras could only live stream content via third-party services such as Amazon’s Twitch, Alphabet’s YouTube and Facebook. GoPro’s premium service, GoPro Plus, lets users upload unlimited …
NBCUniversal has reached a deal with Roku over its refusal to carry the media giant’s new Peacock video app on its platform. Sources close to negotiations said late Friday that an official statement is expected in the next few days. The hold-up is due to the fact that details surrounding the launch of the Peacock …
