Spotify producing education-focused documentary podcast
Spotify is producing a three-part documentary on education and policy issues, according to a job listing.
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Vizio to replace Amazon Prime button after pressure from Walmart
Vizio will replace the Amazon Prime Video shortcut button on its remote controls after a request from retailer Walmart.
Amazon CEO Bezos says deal for HBO Max is “eventually” coming
Amazon’s chief executive Jeff Bezos said he believes his company will eventually come to an agreement that will see HBO Max land on Amazon Fire TV devices.
“Friends” most-streamed show on HBO Max, AT&T says
The sitcom “Friends” is the most-streamed show on WarnerMedia’s streaming service HBO Max, the company said in a press release this week.
Streaming services lead Emmy Award nominations with more than 200
Netflix has earned more than 160 Emmy nominations, more than any other network or service, according to a press release.
Quibi nets 10 Emmy nominations for short-form series
Streaming startup Quibi has earned 10 Emmy nominations for various short-form series, according to a press release.
“Movie of the Night” helps viewers find new stuff on streaming services
The pseudo-search engine aggregates movies and TV shows from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.
Amazon won’t stream baseball games after all
Amazon says plans to stream around two dozen New York Yankees baseball games have been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 health pandemic.
Philo donates $1 million in commercial ad inventory to Black-owned businesses
Philo executives say the donation of commercial inventory and other initiatives align with its principles of diversity and inclusion.
Streaming service Philo adds TV One to lineup
Philo is adding TV One to its lineup of 60 pay TV networks, making it the latest channel to be added to the budget Internet-based cable TV alternative.
