All the streaming stories you may have missed this week
All the streaming stories you may have missed this week
Several top streaming titles got renewals this week, and a favorite from school days of old is launching a new streamer of its own.
Without getting too deeply into any specifics, there were plenty of other stories outside the streaming world to pay attention to this week, particularly in the world of media. No matter how you personally feel about the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel from ABC in the wake of comments about the Charlie Kirk shooting, there’s no arguing the story has done nothing but generate headlines all week long.
That being the case, there are probably a number of streaming stories that passed readers by for one reason or another. We’ve been keeping an eye on streaming news over the course of the week, and you can see the stories you might have missed day by day this week below.
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
‘Daredevil,’ ‘Morning Show,’ ‘Tulsa King’ renewed
Three big-time streaming titles saw renewals over the course of the week. “The Morning Show” got the ball rolling on Tuesday, when Apple TV+ announced that it was giving the show a greenlight for a fifth season. “The Morning Show” Season 4 debuted on Apple TV+ on Wednesday.
“Tulsa King” was also given a new season on Tuesday. Paramount+ announced the series would get a fourth season, though the Taylor Sheridan crime drama will see one big change. Per Deadline, Terence Winter is returning as executive producer and head writer, with Season 3 showrunner Dave Erickson leaving the show. “Tulsa King” Season 3 drops on Sept. 21.
Finally, “Daredevil: Born Again” will return for Season 3. Season 2 had previously been confirmed for the series and will premiere in 2026. But during an IGN interview as reported by Deadline, Marvel head of TV, Streaming and Animation Brad Winderbaum said there would also be a third batch of episodes for the show.
Disney+
Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”
Peacock announces courtside analysis team for NBA games
On Tuesday, NBC Sports announced that it would take viewers even deeper inside NBA games on Monday nights. Peacock will host “Peacock NBA Monday” starting Oct. 27, and on that night, it will debut “On The Bench,” with analysts positioned near assistant coaches during games.
This will give viewers a much more immersive viewing experience, and will be used for 23 “Peacock NBA Monday” games throughout the season. Analysts will spend the pregame period immersed with their assigned teams, giving fans incredible insight into how their team is proceeding throughout the night.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
Scholastic launches new streaming service
Harkening back to those book fair days of yore, the Scholastic brand is bringing a new streaming service to market. Now available on both Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices — with more to follow soon — the Scholastic streaming service is ad-supported, but it’s free to watch for all families.
The streamer is designed for kids aged 2 through 12, and comes with more than 400 hours of premium content. It includes titles like “The Magic School Bus,” the original “Goosebumps,” “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” and other favorites. The classics of the past are returning to stream free on this new Scholastic app.
“We’re seeing strong demand for quality nostalgic content, and the Scholastic brand is trusted by families everywhere,” VP at Scholastic’s parent company, 9 Story Elianne Friend, said. “Future Today was the ideal partner to help us bring Scholastic’s beloved stories to new audiences. We’re excited to build on this momentum and continue expanding Scholastic Entertainment’s incredible catalog across global streaming platforms.”
Prime Video
Prime Video is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Boys,” and more. Subscribers can also add third-party services like Max, Showtime, STARZ, and dozens more with Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.
HBO Max expands to Asia Pacific
Whether or not HBO Max and its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery are eventually acquired by Paramount, the company is doing a good deal of work to ensure it can expand the audience for the streamer now. As announced on Tuesday, WBD will launch HBO Max in new markets across the Asia Pacific region on Oct. 15, including Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The expansion will help HBO Max continue its growth, and ideally create a loyal customer base the world over.
HBO Max
HBO Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library and exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Within HBO Max, B/R Sports allows users to watch live NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.
Apple TV+ lands new Ben Stiller, Jessica Chastain drama series
Apple TV+ is continuing to add to its roster of premium titles helmed by major stars. The new drama series “The Off Weeks” will star and be produced by Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain and Emmy winner Ben Stiller. The show follows writing professor Gus Adler, whose life is thrown into chaos by his divorce.
During “on weeks,” when Gus has custody of his kids, he struggles to hold life together. But in his off weeks, he’s falling deeply in love with a mysterious woman named Stella West. Stiller has a good relationship with Apple TV+, and serves as executive producer for its award-winning drama “Severance.”
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.