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Entertainment
Amazon Video now available offline
No Internet connection? No problem. The SVOD service now lets users download shows so they can be watched later in offline mode.
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Distribution
Hulu strikes content deal with Epix
The deal sees the SVOD snatch streaming rights for hits such as Hunger Games from Netflix, as the latter strengthens its exclusive-content strategy.
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Entertainment
Muvi launches live video streaming engine
The third-party VOD provider bolsters its on-demand services, as live streaming becomes a hot commodity.
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Entertainment
Amazon Video coming to Japan
The e-commerce giant unveiled the expansion shortly after Netflix’s own announcement, but some still think Netflix will reign supreme.
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Entertainment
Aussie SVOD service Presto acquires rights to several U.S. hits
NBCU comedies Parks and Recreation and 30 Rock are now available for streaming on the platform, with a slate of dramas coming soon.
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Entertainment
Hulu’s fall schedule showcases originals
Could September be the SVOD’s time to shine? Some big names are coming to the streaming service, including Jason Reitman and Seth Rogen.
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Entertainment
Starz to sample two premieres on Facebook
Blunt Talk and Survivor’s Remorse, strictly traditional TV shows, will have their debuts streamed in full on the social media platform.
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Featured
Premiere date and distribution set for Katrina doc series
The six-part anthology tells the stories of diverse groups as they recover from the costliest disaster in U.S. history.
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Entertainment
Muvi Studio launches VOD service for Hare Krishnas
Users around the world can subscribe to the service for original spiritual and cultural programming centered around the religious movement.
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Awards
SnapperHero, Epic Rap Battles and Freddie Wong score with Streamy nods
The fifth-annual awards feature an increased emphasis on platforms outside of YouTube, including SnapChat, Vine and Instagram.