TV News Roundup: July 28, 2014
- Cord Cutters may get HBO
- CSPAN stream now requires cable authentication
- EXTANT move to new time slot
- USA sets up a COLONY
CBS announced today that EXTANT will move tot he Wednesday, 10PM time slot, flipping with CRIMINAL MINDS. The ratings for the most recent episodes fell to just a 1.1 rating in Adults 18-49, and the network is hoping a later start time could bring in more younger viewers.
HBO to be offered to cord cutter:
Rumors are going around that TimeWarner may offer HBO GO to customers, without the need of a cable and/or HBO subscription. Currently, TW and Comcast are offering a package of HBO GO, with internet, to customers for $49 per month
No more IMPACT WRESTING on Spike TV:
Spike TV will not renew it's contract with Impact Wresting, when the contract expires in October. With the cancellation, it is unknown what networks, if any, might be interested in the WWE rival franchise.
Hulu adds new drama to exclusive content:
the new WGN drama MANHATTAN will have it's exclusive streaming home on Hulu. The streaming service will have the previous night's new episode available to subscribers of the Plus service.
USA picks up a new drama:
COLONY, a drama futuristic family drama has been picked up by the USA Network. No premiere date or episode count were released with the announcement.
CSPAN goes TVEverywhere:
The government channels CSPAN will begin using the TV EVERYWHERE authentication model for it's streaming channels. You will now have to enter your cable creditials if you want to watch the house debate on bridges, while away from your home.
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