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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Save the Dates: Spidey's Return, Cocomelon's Move and More
Your friendly, pint-sized neighborhood Spider-Man is swinging back into action next month. The animated series Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends has set a Monday, June 16 premiere date for Season 4, launching across Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. on Demand. Additionally, the season's first six episodes will be available to stream on Tuesday, June 17 on Disney+. More from TVLine Casting News: Hamilton at the Tonys, She's All That Reunion and More Leanne Morgan Netflix Sitcom From EP Chuck Lorre Will Drop All 16 Episodes in July - See First Photos Netflix's The Gentlemen Reveals Full Season 2 Cast as Filming Begins in UK The Marvel 'toon stars the voices of Alkaio Thiele (Wizards Beyond Waverly Place) as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Carter Young (Mayans M.C.) as Miles Morales/Spin and Audrey Bennett (Your Friends & Neighbors) as Gwen Stacy/Ghost-Spider. In other recent scheduling news… * The animated preschool series Cocomelon, which launched/streams on YouTube, will move from Netflix to Disney+ starting in 2027. * Billionaires' Bunker, a new drama series from the creators of Money Heist, hits Netflix on Friday, Sept. 19. Watch the official teaser trailer below: * CBS has found After Midnight's successor. The syndicated comedy talk show Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen will once again follow The Late Show With Stephen Colbert beginning Monday, Sept. 22 (airing back-to-back, half-hour episodes starting at 12:30 am). * The History channel's Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning, a two-hour documentary directed by Chris Eyre (Dark Winds) and executive-produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, will premiere Monday, July 7 at 8/7c. Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Disney+ Launches ‘Always-On' Subscriber Perks and Sweepstakes, Including Chance to Attend ‘Freakier Friday' Premiere and Free Four-Night Cruise
Disney is unleashing a bunch of discount offers and sweepstakes aimed at spurring more Disney+ and Hulu subscription signups and renewals. The new Disney+ Perks program expands offers to streaming subscribers to be 'always-on' as opposed to the previously limited-time promos, according to the Mouse House. The program launches Thursday (May 29) in the U.S. with additional international rollouts to follow later this year. Disney-owned Hulu will follow suit with its own Perks program launching June 2. More from Variety 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Returns: Here's How to Watch Season 2 Online for Free 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 Premieres With 5 Million Views in Five Days 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 Is Back: Here's How to Watch the New Season Online At launch, Disney+ and bundle subscribers will be able to enter a sweepstakes to win tickets to the world premiere of 'Freakier Friday' (sometime in mid or late July) before the sequel starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis hits theaters Aug. 8. They'll also have the chance to win a four-night cruise on the Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the Disney fleet, sailing from Fort Lauderdale beginning November 2025. 'Our fans are some of the most passionate in the world, and Perks are our way of thanking them for subscribing to Disney+,' Samantha Rosenberg, EVP of marketing for Disney+, said in a statement. 'Whether it's access to in-demand experiences that only Disney can offer or everyday savings and special discounts from top brands, we're building two complimentary programs that are all about celebrating our viewers.' Other Disney+ Perks: A six-month free DashPass membership from DoorDash (for new members only) 20% off Adidas online purchases 15% off purchases at and A three-month free trial of Clear+ travel verification program A two-month Super Duolingo free trial Free in-game emoji from Disney Emoji Blitz Early access to the closed release of Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs, a monthly Mystery Capsule and until June 26 to claim a $10 Dapper credit Discounts at Walt Disney World Resort (with rates starting at $99 per night at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort with stays of two nights or longer) Free 'Monopoly Go!' Star Wars TIE fighter in-game token Hulu is also introducing a collection of perks, starting June 2 and rolling out weekly over the Perks are set to include: Chances to win tickets to Lollapalooza, ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and Comic-Con San Diego Sweepstakes to win items from (or inspired by) Hulu originals and exclusives like 'The Handmaid's Tale,' 'A Complete Unknown' and 'Only Murders in the Building' Discounts and perks from partners including Microsoft, Pure Green and LG Electronics According to Disney, new perks 'will drop regularly, giving fans more reasons to check in, discover something new and engage with the stories they love.' Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Discretionary Stocks to Buy on Solid Rebound in Consumer Confidence
U.S. consumers have regained some of their faith in the nation's economy over the past month, or since the United States and China announced a trade truce and temporarily halted tariffs. Markets have since rebounded sharply and consumers are a lot more confident now. Although trade anxiety persists, the situation has improved a lot from the lows seen in March and early April. This saw consumer confidence rebounding sharply in May. Given this positive sentiment, it would be ideal to invest in consumer discretionary stocks such as Netflix, Inc. NFLX, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. JAKK, Kontoor Brands, Inc. KTB, Fox Corporation FOX and Charter Communications, Inc. CHTR. These stocks have seen positive earnings estimate revisions in the last 60 days. Each of our picks carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. The Conference Board said on Tuesday that consumer confidence jumped to 98 in May, up 12.3 points from April and sharply above the consensus estimate of a rise to 87. The jump comes after five straight months of decline. Also, the present situation index climbed 4.8 points month over month to 135.9. The expectations index surged to 72.8 in May, up 17.4 points sequentially. Also, 44% of investors now believe that stocks will be higher over the next 12 years, increasing 6.4% from April. The labor market outlook also improved, with 19.2% expecting more job availability in the next six months. The Conference Board said that most of the positive sentiment came after trade tensions between the United States and China eased. Consumers and investors grew concerned about the future of the economy as Trump's sweeping tariffs on the trading partners of the United States escalated trade war fears. However, the Trump administration has since paused tariffs on most countries and has reached deals with some of the trading partners. Consumer sentiment got a further boost on Wednesday after a federal trade court ruled that Trump's tariffs are 'illegal' and blocked them. Wednesday's ruling could further boost consumers' confidence. Also, markets are pricing two 25 basis point rate cuts starting September this year as inflation has been showing signs of cooling. Netflix, Inc. is considered a pioneer in the streaming space. NFLX has been spending aggressively on building its portfolio of original shows. This is helping Netflix sustain its leading position despite the launch of new services like Disney+ and Apple TV+, as well as existing services like Amazon Prime Video. Netflix's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 27.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 3% over the past 60 days. NFLX currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a multi-brand company that has been designing and marketing a broad range of toys and consumer products since 1995. JAKK not only develops its proprietary brands and marks but also uses licensing trademarks to access a far greater range of marks. Moreover, JAKKS Pacific licenses technology developed by unaffiliated inventors and product developers to enhance the design and functionality of its products. JAKKS Pacific'sexpected earnings growth rate for the current year is 12.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 3.1% over the past 60 days. JAKK currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. Kontoor Brands, Inc. is an apparel company. KTB designs, manufactures and distributes products. KTB'sbrand consists of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic. Kontoor Brands Inc. is based in Greensboro. Kontoor Brands' expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 9.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 2.9% over the past 60 days. KTB currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. Fox Corporation produces and distributes news, sports and entertainment content. FOX's brand includes FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, the FOX Television Stations and sports cable networks FS1, FS2, Fox Deportes and Big Ten Network. Fox Corporation's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 32.36%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current-year earnings has improved 2% over the past 60 days. FOX presently carries a Zacks Rank #1. Charter Communications, Inc. is the second-largest cable operator in the United States and a leading broadband communications company providing video, Internet and voice services. CHTR served approximately 30.1 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand as of Dec. 31, 2024. Charter Communications' expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 13.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current-year earnings has improved 4.5% over the past 60 days. CHTR presently has a Zacks Rank #2. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (JAKK) : Free Stock Analysis Report Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) : Free Stock Analysis Report Fox Corporation (FOX) : Free Stock Analysis Report Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Engadget
a day ago
- Business
- Engadget
This Peacock Premium deal ends soon: Get one year for only $25
A full year of Peacock Premium is on sale right now for $25 as part of a Memorial Day promotion. This is $55 off the typical price of $80. Just enter SPRINGSAVINGS at checkout. The promotion is live until May 30. This is the ad-supported version. Peacock is a decent platform and made our list of the best streaming services. It doesn't get the attention of Netflix or Disney+, but it's home to several nifty original shows. There's the AI-adjacent tomfoolery of Mrs. Davis and the Rian Johnson-made whodunnit Poker Face . It also airs several video game adaptations, like Knuckles and the surprisingly-decent Twisted Metal . The big draw here, however, is likely the long-awaited spinoff of The Office , which is called The Paper . That one premieres in September and is a Peacock exclusive. The platform also signed an 11-year agreement with the NBA and that goes into effect this fall. The mobile app could be getting minigames and short-form vertical videos (like TikTok) in the near future. There's one caveat. This subscription will automatically renew for $80 after the year runs out. Stay on top of scheduling if you want to cancel before then. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Check out our coverage of the best streaming deals for more discounts, and follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.
Stuff.tv
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Stuff.tv
Amazon Prime Video features, shows, price, devices, and how to avoid ads: your complete guide
Along with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video is one of the longest-running video streaming services available, but for many, it remains a bit of an enigma. Tied into the retail behemoth's Prime subscription service and having been known by several slightly different names throughout its life (at the time of writing, Amazon is very keen that we refer to it simply as 'Prime Video' rather than 'Amazon Prime Video' – go figure), it's never enjoyed the ubiquity of Netflix or the strong brand appeal of Disney+. So what exactly is Prime Video? What does it offer? How can I watch it? What does it cost? Is it worth it? What are the Prime Video features? You'll find the answers to all these questions – and more – in this article. Read more: The best things to watch on Amazon Prime Video and Freevee What does Prime Video offer? Prime Video features an ever-changing roster of films and television shows, which subscribers are able to stream on-demand through a variety of devices (see below for more details on these). Included in this are 'Amazon Originals' – content produced by Amazon Studios and MGM Holdings, or licensed to Amazon separately and generally available exclusively through Prime Video. At the time of writing, Amazon Originals include Rings of Power, Clarkson's Farm, Sound of Metal, Spencer, Reacher, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, All or Nothing, The Boys, The Expanse, American Gods and The Grand Tour. It also currently has all the James Bond films, including the most recent entry No Time to Die, on its roster: the first time they've all been available on a single platform, no less. You can find our picks of the best Prime Video content in the following articles: Content on Prime Video is offered in HD or 4K Ultra HD where available; unlike Netflix or Now, watching in a higher resolution isn't locked to your subscription level. In general (and unless you've set it up otherwise, perhaps to save bandwidth) Prime Video will play the highest resolution version of a show or film your hardware can support. HDR content is also supported where available, with HDR10+ and occasionally Dolby Vision available. Sound quality goes up to Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. You can also rent and buy additional video content through Prime Video, whether you subscribe to the service or not. What about the additional channels? Unlike most streaming services, Prime Video lets you add extra channels to your subscription. Most come with a free trial (lasting between 7 and 30 days) and then incur an extra cost, taken monthly and billed to your Amazon account. Most cost around $5 / £5 a month. This isn't a full list, but at present some of the available channels are: StarzPlay (TV shows and movies) Shudder (horror) MUBI (films, with a focus on indie, international and arthouse cinema) Curzon (films) Hayu (reality TV shows) Acorn TV (crime TV shows) BFI Player (films, with a focus on indie, international and arthouse cinema) Britbox (classic and new British TV shows) Discovery Plus (factual programming) ITV Hub+ (ITV shows without ads) Note that almost all of these channels are available separately (i.e. you don't need to be a Prime Video subscriber to access MUBI or BFI Player – they're available to subscribe to totally outside of Amazon). Having them available from within Prime Video is more of a convenience benefit than anything else. Amazon also offers a free ad-supported service called Amazon Freevee (previously IMDb TV), which is available to watch through the Prime Video website and apps. For a cost-free platform (it's free even if you don't subscribe to Prime Video) Freevee offers some high-quality films and TV shows rather than piles of dross. At the time of writing you can stream highly rated series including Bosch, The Shield and Community, and movies including Punch-Drunk Love, Donnie Darko and Ring. How can I watch Prime Video? You can watch Prime Video and its related channels through your computer's web browser here, but it's also supported by a multitude of other devices including: Amazon FireTV and FireTV Stick Amazon Fire tablets Android and iOS phones and tablets Google Chromecast Roku streaming devices Apple TV devices LG, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony smart TVs BT TV Box Sky Q box TalkTalk TV box Virgin Media Tivo 4 and 6 Series boxes Nvidia Shield Sony PS3, PS4 and PS5 Microsoft Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X How much does Prime Video cost? If you opt for a month-to-month subscription, Amazon Prime membership costs $14.99 / £8.99 a month, although you can also subscribe annually for a cost of $139 / £95 (which works out to just $11.58 / £7.91 a month). Of course, Prime membership comes with a lot more than just Prime Video: you also get free next-day deliveries for many Amazon purchases, Amazon Music, Amazon First Reads, Prime Gaming, Prime Reading, Prime Wardrobe, Deliveroo Plus and access to special deals. Phew. If, for whatever reason, you just want the streaming and the rest can go hang, you can subscribe solely to Prime Video for $8.99 /£5.99 a month. More recently, Amazon added a $2.99 / £2.99 fee on top of your subscription price to remove ads and play content in Dolby Vision HDR with Dolby Atmos surround sound. As stated above, the additional Prime Video Channels differ in price and most have a free trial period too. Lastly, Amazon Freevee (formerly known as IMDb TV) is available free-of-charge, with the downside being you'll have to sit through commercials. Freevee has a 'limited ad load', meaning you can expect to see a similar number of ads as you would on a commercial terrestrial channel. Other Prime Video features: does it have user profiles and parental controls? As with most streaming services, Prime Video allows you to set up multiple profiles within one account. These are ideal if you have several household members who all like watching different sorts of material, as it won't mean one account's automated recommendations being 'polluted' by the viewing history of another's. You can set up to six profiles on a single account, either as adult or kid's profiles. The latter offer a more child-friendly set of films and shows. In terms of simultaneous streaming on different devices, one Prime Video account allows for three films or shows to be watched at once. Prime Video also offers a PIN-based parental control system. After setting up a four-digit PIN, you can filter content by its age restrictions (U, PG, 12, 15 and 18 – the system allows you to set the filter at any of these levels) as well as ensure that any content purchases made through Prime Video require a PIN entry. Note that if you're using a Fire TV or Xbox device to watch Prime Video, parental restrictions must be set up separately on them. For all other devices, setting up restriction on one device will by default apply the same restrictions to any other devices on which you watch Prime Video.
