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#48 – Jury Duty on Freevee, Disney Devours Hulu (If You Want), and The Future? It’s Ads!

#48 – Jury Duty on Freevee, Disney Devours Hulu (If You Want), and The Future? It’s Ads!

FromStreamageddon


#48 – Jury Duty on Freevee, Disney Devours Hulu (If You Want), and The Future? It’s Ads!

FromStreamageddon

ratings:
Length:
51 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The fall TV lineup is taking shape and it’s looking bleak if you’re a fan of… scripts. We’ll have the latest on the WGA strike, plus some big reveals from the biggest streamers:

Disney loves Hulu (and ads)
~~HBO~~ Max loves bundles (and ads)
And Netflix just loves ads!

Speaking of ads, we’re diving into the FAST-paced world of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV with Amazon Freevee and the charmingly odd original series Jury Duty.
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? Review: Jury Duty
? Spoiler Alert: First 2 Episodes (starting at 33:00) ?

Renewal Status: Renewed for Season 2
Where to Watch: Amazon Freevee (all episodes streaming)

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? Links:

ABC Unveils Strike-Proof Fall 2023 Schedule – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
ABC debuts a fall lineup almost completely devoid of writers – Mary Kate Carr, A.V. Club
The CW Sets Acquisition-Heavy 2023-24 Schedule – Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter
Jimmy Fallon's Staff Being Put On 'Unpaid Leave Of Absence' During Writers Strike – Marina Fang, HuffPost
Disney's planning an (optional) app that will smoosh Disney+ and Hulu together – William Hughes, A.V. Club
Hulu and Disney+ Content to Be Combined In One App, Services Stay Apart – Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter
'Only Murders In The Building' Gets Premiere Date On Hulu – Denise Petski, Deadline
'Loki' Season 2, 'Echo' Set Premiere Dates for Disney+ – Adam B. Vary, Variety
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav: It’s Time to Bundle More Streaming Services Together – Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter
Warner Bros Discovery Posts Wider Loss In Q1, But Notes "Meaningful Turn" Toward Streaming Profitability A Year Ahead Of Schedule – Dade Hayes, Deadline
Almost 5 million people are using Netflix’s ad tier – Jess Weatherbed, The Verge
The future of streaming is ads – David Pierce, The Verge
These are the FAST services you need to know about – Emma Roth, The Verge
Tears of the Kingdom sold 10 million copies in just three days – Ash Parrish, The Verge

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Released:
May 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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In a world of too many streaming services, one podcast is here to help you decide the fate of the universe. Or, more likely, the fate of your Tuesday night. Join hosts Chris Barlow and Dianne Nora as they bravely try to watch every single thing in their queue. They'll review hot new shows, deliver the latest streaming news, and break down excellent episodes to help you better understand what makes great TV so freakin' great.