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Charter is bundling Peacock with Spectrum Select TV, while DirecTV plans a one-stop streaming service to combat pay-TV losses. Meanwhile, the Squid Game Season 2 trailer dropped, Joker: Folie à Deux underperformed, and Samsung expanded its K-drama offerings. This week on The FULL Experience: M*A*S*H (324 – “Abyssinia, Henry”) Next week: M*A*S*H (418 – “Hawkeye”) … Continue reading Cordkillers 520 – Cable-made Streaming Bundles →

Theaters across North America plan a $2.2 billion upgrade to enhance the moviegoing experience with better sound, seating, and new attractions like arcades and pickleball. Amazon’s MGM will produce a *Sims* movie, while Donald Glover works on a fun-focused *Star Wars* project about Lando. This week on The FULL Experience: The Wire (510 – “-30-“) … Continue reading Cordkillers 518 – You Got Your Movie in my Pickleball Theater! →

Cable TV is in rapid decline, losing millions of subscribers, while providers like DirecTV and Dish explore mergers to survive. Meanwhile, streaming services dominated the 2024 Emmys, and Netflix is ending support for older iOS versions, affecting users on iOS 16. This week on The FULL Experience: The Wire (201 – “Ebb Tide”) Next week: … Continue reading Cordkillers 517 – The Fozzy Bear Comedy Backlash →

Watching every NFL game this season could cost up to $1,758 with YouTube TV and other services but shouldn’t. Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show will stick to four weekly episodes, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl premieres at AFI Fest before hitting Netflix. This week on The FULL Experience: The Wire (311 – “Middle Ground”) … Continue reading Cordkillers 516 – Fiscal Theory of Football →

TV brands are shifting to ad revenue, ESPN launched a sports streaming guide, and Disney’s channels are unavailable on DirecTV due to a contract dispute. This week on The FULL Experience: The Wire (101 – “The Target”) Next week: The Wire (311 – “Middle Ground”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com … Continue reading Cordkillers 515 – High Levels of TCL →

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Disney’s plans to crack down on password sharing and raise streaming prices, new content announcements from D23, and Google’s new streaming device. This week on The FULL Experience: Gargoyles (311 – “To Serve Mankind”) Next week: Gargoyles (313 – “Angels in the Night”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers … Continue reading Cordkillers 513 – My Violence is Better Than Your Violence →

YouTube’s crackdown on VPN users for Premium subscriptions, Kendrick Lamar’s historic Juneteenth show, the premiere of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s documentary, the record-breaking success of “Inside Out 2”. This week on The FULL Experience: The Munsters (101 – “Munster Masquerade”) Next week: The Munsters (129 – “Herman the Rookie”) Download

Cordkillers covers Netflix scrolling habits, show updates, Netflix’s new stores, subscription bundles, NFL viewership on Prime Video, and Google’s new ad placements on smart TVs. This week on The FULL Experience: Sliders (518 – “The Seer”) Next week: The Munsters (101 – “Munster Masquerade”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com YouTube: … Continue reading Cordkillers 505 – Have You Accepted Midi-chlorians? →

Netflix’s strategy to attract gamers includes offering free access to older top titles and expanding its TV series and movie worlds into interactive fiction games, and Disney+’s new Star Wars series premiered with 4.8 million views on its first day. This week on The FULL Experience: Sliders (508 – “The Java Jive”) Next week: Sliders … Continue reading Cordkillers 504 – Non-Turtle Teenage Mutant Ninjas →

Disney’s password sharing crackdown will begin in June, Roku wants to take over your paused screen, and Netflix is bringing several movies from 1984 back to theaters. All this and more on Cordkillers! This week on Spoilerin’ Time: The Six Million Dollar Man (521, “The Moving Mountain”) Next week: Battlestar Gallactica (101, “33”) Subscribe, get … Continue reading Cordkillers 497 – There’s Money in Ads →

Disney does the work to incorporate Hulu and perhaps more, Peacock takes the NFL live from Brazil, and the Alamo Drafthouse may be up for sale. All this and more on Cordkillers! This week on Spoilerin’ Time: The Six Million Dollar Man (221, “Outrage in Balinderry”) Next week: The Six Million Dollar Man (521, “The … Continue reading Cordkillers 496 – My Name is Disney, Super Genius →

We may be at the end of the acquisition phase for streaming platforms, the Olympics bring multi-view, and so many trailers. All this and more on Cordkillers! This week on Spoilerin’ Time: The Six Million Dollar Man (406, “Kill Oscar: Part 2”) Next week: The Six Million Dollar Man (221, “Outrage in Balinderry”) Subscribe, get … Continue reading Cordkillers 495 – Creators Curating Creations →

Apple plays the long game, Avatar granted its finish, while the Oscars may have humbled themselves. And if a Dragon flies and no one watches, does it still breathe fire? All this and more on Cordkillers! This week on Spoilerin’ Time: Cheers (1125, “One for the Road”) Next week: The Six Million Dollar Man (101, … Continue reading Cordkillers 493 – The Fallout in Falsetto →

Old stuff might be new again…at least for formats and content, Netflix snubs the Apple App store, and concerts are big in theaters. This week on Spoilerin’ Time: Cheers (1003, “Madame LeCarla”) Next week: Cheers (1125, “One for the Road”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers YouTube: … Continue reading Cordkillers 492 – Rings of NyQuil →

Showmax topped Netflix in Africa, Fubu feels cheated by Disney and friends, and Walmart buys Vizio. This week on Spoilerin’ Time: Cheers (520, “Dinner at Eight-ish”) Next week: Cheers (1003, “Madame LeCarla”) Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers YouTube: https://youtu.be/9ZzdnpzfciU Download

Hulu is joining the Netflix craze of password crackdowns and Netflix is still making movies. Meanwhile Apple became HBO not Netflix. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: West Wing Finale Next week: Cheers Pilot Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/Cordkillers Download … Continue reading Cordkillers 489 – Everybody Wants to Be Netflix →

Netflix surprises us with the fact that the buzziest shows are not their most watched. Plus Tom introduce Brian to Murderbot and why it’s time to pay for YouTube Premium. Email the show at [email protected], get expanded show notes, and past episodes at Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at Patreon.com/Cordkillers. Download video

The Edith Piaf estate is licensing her image to be generated by an AI, Ridley Scott has no more Fs, so go see Napoleon, and there’s a new Fall Guy movie? Email the show at [email protected], get expanded show notes, and past episodes at Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at Patreon.com/Cordkillers. Download video

Disney is finally able to buy the rest of Hulu from Comcast. What does expanding look like and what does that mean for ESPN and Marvel? Plus, a new Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes trailer and Futurama gets more seasons at Hulu. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ … Continue reading Cordkillers 479 – The Hulu of it All →

UCLA surveyed 10-24 year olds about media and romance. The main conclusion? Kids want less superfluous romance, it seems! Plus, Don Jon Hamm in Fargo, a sequel to The Social Network, and a streaming service JUST for the LA Lakers. All that and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Allison Sheridan. This week on It’s … Continue reading Cordkillers 478 – Intermi-should (w/ Allison Sheridan) →

Netflix raises the stakes by raising its prices and hitting the links. Plus, an online-only awards show, another Disney reboot, and BTS’s concert will stream on Prime. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Miami Vice (511)Next week: Miami Vice (514, “The Lost Madonna”)Email the show at [email protected], get expanded … Continue reading Cordkillers 477 – Schmamilton (w/ Hammond Chamberlain) →

Loki hits big on Disney+, but why? Can we tell the new Rick and Morty’s new voices? Amazon hits paydirt with a Kelce doc and we get a date for Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Miami Vice (507)Next week: Miami Vice (511, “Miami … Continue reading Cordkillers 476 – Touchdown Ratings →

Can AI chatbots suggest the perfect shows yet? Can they? Plus, the Ahsoka finale, SNL’s got a comeback date, and Cyberpunk’s media franchise expands now. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Miami Vice (503)Next week: Miami Vice (507, “Asian Cut”)Email the show at [email protected], get expanded show notes, and … Continue reading Cordkillers 475 – A Little Tarnished →

We break down the key points in the WGA deal now that details are out. Plus, Netflix announced a ton of anime series and Disney+ will crack down on papssword sharing in Canada shortly. All that and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Chris Mancini. This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Miami Vice (502)Next week: … Continue reading Cordkillers 474 – WGA the Dog (w/ Chris Mancini) →

The Reckoning is upon us and there’s still more cords to kill! WGA and AMPTP reached a tentative agreement and only the actors’ guild is without a contract. Plus, Max badges their upcoming sports add-on with Bleacher Report and Amazon Prime Video is adding ads to your plan. All that and more on Cordkillers! With … Continue reading Cordkillers 473 – We Won, But at What Cost? (w/ Kristi Kates) →

On the eve of the Reckoning, we cover a rare Miami Vice cliffhanger as we start the Sunny Burnett arc! Next week: Miami Vice (501)Email the show at [email protected], get expanded show notes, and past episodes at Cordkillers.com Support Cordkillers at Patreon.com/Cordkillers. If we get to 1850 patrons or $1850/episode, we can begin the Spoilerin’ … Continue reading It’s Spoilerin’ Time 472 – Miami Vice (422) →

Rumor is that Disney is going to sell its linear TV channels and embrace streaming. How likely is that? Plus, trailers for Aquaman 2 and Frasier (2). All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Miami Vice (422)Next week: Miami Vice (501)Email the show at [email protected], get expanded show notes, and … Continue reading Cordkillers 472 – What’s a Hot Cake? →

Disney has a very public fight with Spectrum over the next big cable issue? Plus, sports coming to Max and Succession creator Jesse Armstrong settles an unsettled question over the hit drama. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Good Omens (206), Justified: City Primeval (108), Miami Vice (421)Next week: … Continue reading Cordkillers 471 – What Do We Need Spectrum For? →

10 years ago, Time Warner was bragging about how much it was pirated, but does the same sentiment exist today? Plus, CNN is streaming (again) and Zack Snyder unveils his Wars among the Stars for Netflix in “Rebel Moon.” All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Good Omens (205), Justified: … Continue reading Cordkillers 470 – A Decade At Sea →

Linear TV is constricting more and more, but what will fill in the gap? Sunday Ticket gets a bunch of new features on YouTube TV. Warrior Nun finds a revival in film. All that and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Naaim Siddiqi. This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Good Omens (204), Justified: City Primeval … Continue reading Cordkillers 469 – We’re All Fictional Here (w/ Naaim Siddiqi) →

Netflix confirms it’s testing cloud gaming–video games rendered on a server that can be “played” anywhere. Who does this move the needle for? Plus, did Marvel ruin the comedy-film? And no, Gal Gadot wasn’t fired, but she’s also not hired. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Good Omens (203), … Continue reading Cordkillers 468 – Release the Garry Marshall Cut →

Did Barbenheimer make us forget how to visit a cinema or are we nostalgic for an old idea of viewing? Plus, WBD kinda lost 1.8M subscribers (kinda) and Gal Gadot is (still) not-fired from Wonder Woman 3, okay? All that and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Bill Meeks. This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: … Continue reading Cordkillers 467 – Down In Front! (w/ Bill Meeks) →

SAG-AFTRA clarify their rules for how union actors should handle podcasts centered around struck works. YouTubeTV will make bundles with Sunday Ticket. and Verizon or Max. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: The Righteous Gemstones (308-309), Justified: City Primeval (103), Secret Invasion (106)Next week: Justified: City Primeval (104), Good … Continue reading Cordkillers 466 – Aura is a Power →

Netflix earning calls mean more announcements. Star Trek at Comic-Con leads to more Trek news. Adult Swim lays out what they’ll do for Rick and Morty’s voice actor question. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: The Righteous Gemstones (307), Secret Invasion (105), Justified: City Primeval (101-102)Next week: The Righteous … Continue reading Cordkillers 465 – Musical New Worlds →

A meme is the centerpiece of cinema right now–Barbie meets Oppenheimer. Are memes the future of cinema when you can’t just will a meme to being cool? We make some of our picks with the newly announced Emmy nominations. Wonka trailer looks…bad? Bad! All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: … Continue reading Cordkillers 464 – Barbie Dreamnuke Playset →

A map threatens to overshadow Barbie’s impending release–here’s why. Plus, Hulu gets Fox-y and The Witcher season 3 deflates. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: The Righteous Gemstones (305), Secret Invasion (103), Miami Vice (409, “Rising Sun of Death”)Next week: The Righteous Gemstones (306), Secret Invasion (104), Miami Vice … Continue reading Cordkillers 463 – Barbie’s Uncharted Waters →

NBC is getting heavier into the FAST game with 30 more FAST channels. Roku and CBS lock up TV rights for Formula E. Plus, hot new trailers for Dune 2 and Futurama. All that and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Merrill Barr. This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Silo (110), The Righteous Gemstones (304), … Continue reading Cordkillers 462 – Monetize FASTly (w/ Merrill Barr) →

Warner Brothers Discovery are looking to offload music cues and syndicate old series to Netflix. Paramount+ adds to the pile of dead shows for tax reasons. Netflix has a new math! All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Secret Invasion (101), The Righteous Gemstones (303), Silo (109)Next week: Secret Invasion … Continue reading Cordkillers 461 – The Sound of Squinting →

Netflix’s Tudum means a ton of announcements, but is Tudum a good idea? How will Netflix get into live sports? What about golf plus Formula 1? Disney moves a million things around due to the strike. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: The Righteous Gemstones (301-302), Silo (108), Miami … Continue reading Cordkillers 460 – To Doom →

Netflix squeezed more blood out of their stones with the new account sharing crackdown. WSJ says Amazon Prime will get an ad-supported plan. Plus, a look ahead at Good Omens, Ahsoka, and The Witcher. All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: I Think You Should Leave (Season 3), Silo (107), … Continue reading Cordkillers 459 – Crumbflix →

Apple showed off a vision for “spatial computing,” but we’re not 100% sold on the trade-offs. Plus, DirecTV locks down NFL Sunday Ticket for bars and a new season of Black Mirror is on the way. All that and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Ashley Esqueda. This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Succession (410), … Continue reading Cordkillers 458 – HMD: Hollywood Movie Device? (w/ Ashley Esqueda) →

Pluto’s co-founder wants to give you a free TV, in exchange for data from the TV and ads on the second special display. That sounds…bad? Bad-ish? Plus, YouTube takes more viewing eye-time and you might be able to pay for the regular old ESPN sometime! Sometime soon? Sometime! All that and more on Cordkillers! This … Continue reading Cordkillers 457 – Free* TV →

Disney is down subscribers due to cricket, but we’re more interested in what a combined Disney streamer app looks like. Plus, Fast Company decries bad user-interfaces (and so do we!), a release date for Good Omens, and Andor’s Gilroy will not work the show until the strike is over. All that and more on Cordkillers! … Continue reading Cordkillers 456 – Get Bent!+ →

The WGA indeed did strike. We take a look at what that might mean for streamers and which ones will be hit harder. More people than ever are cutting the cable cord, but they’re not all going to Sling and YTTV. All that and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Justin Robert Young. This week … Continue reading Cordkillers 455 – Someone Should Write That (w/ Justin Robert Young) →

Netflix was saying their password-sharing crackdown was good, but the test didn’t do so hot in Spain. DC releases a double-Flash trailer and Wonka got previewed. All that and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Merrill Barr. This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Ted Lasso (307), Succession (406), Miami Vice (405 – “Child’s Play”)Next week: … Continue reading Cordkillers 454 – Wonka Grant and the Hugh Factory (w/ Merrill Barr) →

Netflix dropped a lot of news about their password sharing crackdown, ads, and gaming projects–what does that mean for you? Plus: is Amazon stirring the pot with dialogue-boosting audio tracks? All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Succession (405), Ted Lasso (306), Picard (310)Next week: Succession (406), Ted Lasso (307), … Continue reading Cordkillers 453 – Fiddler on the Solar Panel Roof →

Warner announced the next phase of HBO Max–it’s Max! Plus, Netflix’s follow-up live program hit catastrophic technical difficulties, but how much of a big deal is it? We finally get the new NFL Sunday Ticket prices…they’re still high! All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Succession (404), Ted Lasso (305), … Continue reading Cordkillers 452 – We’ll Do It To-Tape! →

A shake-up within Marvel has us speculating on the future of the comic book franchises. Paramount announces more Star Trek and we take a look at a trailer for Wes Anderson’s new, retro-aesthetic film. Netflix, you’ve changed. All that and more on Cordkillers! With special guest Bill Meeks. This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Succession … Continue reading Cordkillers 450 – Ike Hike (w/ Bill Meeks) →

An upcoming remake of Vertigo has us asking tough questions about remakes and audience sentiment. ATSC 3.0: will anyone be satisfied? TV providers may have to advertise all of their fees? All that and more on Cordkillers! This week on It’s Spoilerin’ Time: Succession (401), Ted Lasso (302), The Mandalorian (304), Picard (306)Next week: Succession … Continue reading Cordkillers 449 – Wasting Away Again in Vertigo →