Peacock gets exclusive access to Universal films starting in 2022

As the streaming wars rage on, NBC in 2022 will make a play for subscribers with a deal that brings Universal films straight to its Peacock service after their theatrical release.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1

NBC's Peacock TV app launches on iOS but delayed on Android

The new streaming service has launched with an iOS app, but the promised Android and Android TV versions are suffering an unexpected delay appearing on the Google Play store.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

NBC's Peacock will be available on Apple devices at launch

NBC's new television and movie streaming service Peacock will be available on the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV starting July 15.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 10

Two iPhones and iPad used for NBC 'Today Show' outside broadcast

The iPhone has shown its usefulness in one unusual work-from-home situation, with NBC Today Show host Al Roker revealing the use of two iPhones and an iPad as part of his remote broadcasting setup.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 17

NBC's Peacock service debuts on July 15, subscriptions range from free to $10 a month

NBC will enter an increasingly crowded streaming market this July with Peacock, a subscription service that combines popular NBCUniversal shows with a handful of key properties licensed from other Hollywood players.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 22

NBC's 'Peacock' app could have live television streams when launched

NBCUniversal's rival to Apple TV+ will differentiate itself from competitors by providing instant video, a report claims, with users of 'Peacock' potentially seeing live streams from NBC channels or other content as soon as they sign into the app.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 29

NBC extends exclusive ad sales contract with Apple, to expand to Apple Stocks

NBCUniversal plans to build on an exclusive ad sales partnership with Apple after seeing substantial growth from Apple News, with the company set to extend the business into Apple's Stocks app upon contract renewal.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 5

NBC 'Peacock' streaming service expected in 2020 with 15,000 hours of content

NBCUniversal has revealed more details about its upcoming competitor to Apple TV+, including the initial launch content lineup for the service when it goes live in 2020, as well as officially naming the video streaming offering after its logo - 'Peacock.'

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 21

NBCUniversal's challenger to Apple TV+ & Netflix is launching in April 2020

NBCUniversal's still-unnamed streaming service will launch in April, CEO Steve Burke said during an earnings call on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 22

Disney gains immediate operational control of Hulu, with full $9.2 billion buyout by 2024

Disney is taking control of Hulu, an announcement on Tuesday advised, with Comcast agreeing to a deal to provide operational control of the streaming service to Disney, as well as to sell its stake to the media giant for at least $9.2 billion within the next five years.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 20

NBCUniversal set to face Apple in crowded streaming video market in 2020

NBCUniversal plans to launch an as-yet unnamed streaming service in 2020, and could be a force to be reckoned with given the content under its umbrella.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 8

Comcast plans 'superior' cash offer to beat out Disney for 21st Century Fox

Comcast on Wednesday confirmed rumors that it intends to outbid Disney for 21st Century Fox and some of its subsidiaries, in a deal that could radically shake up the streaming media landscape — if it's approved.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 17

NBC adds single sign-on support for Apple's iPhone & iPad

NBC has updated its iPhone and iPad app with support for Apple's single sign-on standard, allowing quicker access to the network's shows wherever provider credentials are valid.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Hulu signs NBCUniversal, affiliates for imminent live TV service

Hulu on Monday annouced a deal to bring NBCUniversal on board for its upcoming live TV service, securing the last of the four major U.S. broadcast networks plus its associated specialty channels, such as Syfy and Telemundo.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 15

Apple, Saturday Night Live working together on TV commercial - report

Apple has signed a deal with NBC that will see the crew of "Saturday Night Live" create at least one commercial for the iPhone maker, blurring the line between the show and advertising.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

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