From Classic to Campy - The Film Detective Announces the Return of the 25 Days of Christmas Classics

It's the most wonderful time of the year for classic film fans with The Film Detective's December line-up of festive favorites, every night at 8 pm ET.

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The Film Detective
Nov 30, 2020, 11:00 ET

ROCKPORT, Mass., Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Film Detective (TFD), a classic media streaming network and film archive that restores and distributes classic films for today's cord-cutters is getting in the holiday spirit, announcing the return of the 25 Days of Christmas Classics, Dec. 1-25 at 8 pm ET.

Bringing both campy and classic content, TFD is proud to introduce the 1993 Mystery Science Theater 3000 roast of Santa Claus vs. The Devil (1959), in collaboration with Shout! Factory. Adding to the rocking (and schlock-ing) around the Christmas tree is the return of fellow cult classic Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964).

To pull at any viewer's heart-strings is the TFD debut of The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story (1983). Starring Angela Lansbury and Lee Remick, the Los Angeles Times praised The Gift of Love, saying "Lovely performances by Lee Remick and Angela Lansbury... luminous presence of Polly Holliday... make this a special that merits repeating in seasons to come."

Accompanying TFD's Christmas line-up are marathons to make the season merry and bright. The Film Detective will celebrate Dick Van Dyke's 95th birthday with episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966) on Dec. 13 at 12 pm ET.

The Film Detective will also celebrate Christmas Eve with 24-hours of holiday movies, followed by 24-hours of Christmas TV-episodes on Christmas Day. With many spending the holidays at home this year, TV's favorite families including The Clampetts and Burns and Allen will certainly bring holiday cheer.

Fans will also find holiday cheer in the "Santa Claus Conquers The Martians DVD and 7" single" release, made in collaboration with Modern Harmonic, Something Weird Video, and The Film Detective. Pressed on Martian green vinyl, this festive treat features a 45 RPM 7" single of "Hooray For Santa Claus" from Milton DeLugg & The Little Eskimos alongside a rendition from The Fleshtones, TFD's print of Santa Claus Conquers The Martians on DVD, and festive oddities from the Something Weird vault.

To start the new year with a laugh, TFD will feature a 48-hour laugh-a-thon of classic comedy on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, including the TFD debut The Carol Burnett Show (1967-1978) and The Marx Brothers TV Collection (1951-1976).

For more information about the "Santa Claus Conquers The Martians DVD and 7" single," visit https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/13220.

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Contact:
Kerry Ryan
kerry@thefilmdetective.com

About The Film Detective:
The Film Detective is a leading distributor of restored classic programming, having distributed its extensive library of 3,000+ hours of film on DVD and Blu-ray and through platforms including TCM, NBC, EPIX, Amazon, PBS, and more. TFD has released its app on the web, Android, iOS, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV and is available live on Sling, STIRR, Plex, and DistroTV. Visit us at www.TheFilmDetective.com.

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The Film Detective is available on most major streaming apps and platforms around the world.

🍁 Watch the TFD live channel in Canada on DistroTV online; also install on Roku.

🍁 Video On Demand: Search 'The Film Detective' on Roku, or click here to install the app.

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Black Friday Week Arrives In Canada With Cool Deals On Roku and Free Crave TV!

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30+ new linear channels on The Roku Channel in the USA

Streamers of The Roku Channel in the USA will find more than 30 new linear live streams starting today.

(Editor's Note: Full credit for this article goes to the author who posted this on the Roku blog here: https://blog.roku.com/30-new-linear-channels-on-the-roku-channel. For Canadians, there is no change from the current 15-channel line up in The Roku Channel, this news is related to the US version of the channel. -GB)

The holidays aren’t quite here yet but we’re already sending you lots of cheer! We know how important it is to have easy access to a great selection of free movies and TV shows as well as an amazing variety of live and linear channels. Starting today, we’re bringing you 30+ new, free, live and linear channels to enjoy on The Roku Channel. Here’s a look at what’s new:

Kids & Family

• Cocoro: Educational Movies and TV Shows for Kids.
• Fireman Sam: Watch everyone’s favorite Hero Next Door bravely face new emergencies with his team of firefighters!
• Ketchup TV: 100% Kids Safe streaming of the best children’s entertainment and educational shows FREE.
• Yo Gabba Gabba: Say the magic words, “Yo Gabba Gabba!” and get ready for lots of fun, music and dancing!

Lifestyle

• Gusto TV: The world’s most innovative food television channel. Their mouth-watering programming is a feast for the eyes with inspiring recipes, diverse cuisines and unique food pairings.

Movies and TV

• The Carol Burnett Show: Episodes from all 11 seasons of the 25-time Emmy® Award-winning series.
• CONtv Anime: Meeting the needs of anime fans with acclaimed anime series & movies… cyberpunk, supernatural tales, gripping dramas and epic fantasy adventures.
• Dove Channel: Dedicated to family-friendly entertainment. Featuring movies, iconic TV series & kids educational lessons., Dove Channel brings family viewing back to America.
• Electric Now: The home of premium content from Electric Entertainment featuring fan favorite shows such as Leverage, The Librarians, The Outpost, and Almost Paradise, and so much more!
• Filmrise Mystery: Crack the case alongside the best detectives with mystery series like MIDSOMER MURDERS, WYCLIFFE, and KAVANAGH QC.
• Filmrise Western: Saddle up and head West to watch acclaimed series like THE RIFLEMAN and THE REAL MCCOYS, plus iconic Westerns starring Tony Todd and the late Christopher Reeve.
• Midnight Pulp: Want to watch something strange? Midnight Pulp is the place to find crazy action, hysterical horror, out-of-this-world sci-fi, offbeat docs, and much more.
• MST3K: Classic episodes from your favorite b-movie riffers.
• MyTime: From date night rom-coms to heart-pumping thrillers, MyTime serves up an ever-changing lineup of hundreds of household favorites, plus new and original movies.
• RetroCrush: Watch iconic anime moments and discuss unforgettable characters that took anime from subculture to global phenomenon.
• Samuel Goldwyn Channel: Award-winning and highly rated recently released movies and television series for all movie lovers.
• Samuel Goldwyn Classics: Classic Movies from the 1920’s to Contemporary Classics including Academy Award Nominated and Winning Award Movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
• Xplore: From the world around us to the wildlife within, to your passions and the people who fascinate. Travel. Animals. Innovation. Lifestyle. Inspiration. It’s All Here.

News and Entertainment

• Euronews – English: Euronews is the leading international news channel in Europe, delivering daily impartial fact-based journalism to millions of people across the world.
• Fox Soul: Showcasing the totality of Black Culture.
• Made in Hollywood: Made in Hollywood powered by Moviefone, celebrates the magic of movies with star interviews, on set, on location and behind the scenes.

Spanish Language

• Estrella TV: A leading news and entertainment channel in Spanish with a wide variety of programming ranging from news and games, to reality shows, talent competitions and talk shows.
• Estrella News: News 24/7 in Spanish that offers the latest most relevant topics of the Hispanic community. Coverage includes local, national, entertainment and sports news from the best team in journalism.
• Euronews – Español: Euronews is Europe’s leading international news channel, providing unbiased, fact-based daily journalism to millions of people around the world.
• Cine Sureño: Focusing on action and drama, Cine Sureño offers a variety of contemporary movies and series from around the world, dubbed or produced in Spanish.
• Horrify: A channel dedicated to horror, science fiction and suspense movies and series. Horrify offers an extensive library of horror stories and thrillers from around the world.
• Juntos: The best in Spanish entertainment to rejuvenate and lift your spirits. A channel that offers Hispanic family oriented programming appropriate for all ages.
• Top Cine: Features a premium selection of series from around the world, including comedy, crime and action, hits never seen before in the United States and Latin America.
• Runtime Español: Find award-winning films, series, and documentaries whenever you want and always for free.

Sports

• FTF (For the Fans) — An all-inclusive sports network featuring top tier live games and events from around the globe.
• Pac-12: Pac-12 Insider — Your home for Pac-12 sports, bringing you the latest football and basketball highlights, classic encores and in-depth, behind-the-scenes stories that showcase the heart and soul of Pac-12 student-athletes, coaches and legends.
• Players.tv: A new sports lifestyle and culture channel for fans to connect with their favorite world-class athletes.
• Unbeaten: The biggest stories in sports, 24/7 – live action, daily analysis of the latest developments plus original documentaries celebrating the biggest events and greatest athletes of all time.
• WhistleTV: Whistle Sports unites top athletes, influencers and celebrities in a frenzied assembly of short, scripted and episodic content.

The Roku Channel continues to be your home for free and premium entertainment on the Roku platform. We’re always looking for ways to improve your streaming experience and get you to the content you want faster. Don’t forget, all of these new channels will be available through the Live TV Channel Guide. What are you most excited to stream?

Happy Streaming!

Give Thanks for Great Free Content This November with a Gordon Ramsay Marathon Streaming in the US

FilmRise Western + FilmRise Horror Channels New to Vizio WatchFree, FilmRise Western + FilmRise Mysteries Channel on The Roku Channel November 19th, Live Concerts in Honor of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, and More

Editor's Note: 🍁= Titles confirmed to be available in Canada. Also, although new live channels won't be available in Canada as of this press release, many of the titles mentioned in this article may be available on-demand via the FilmRise app, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.

It’s November. The election is finally over, and Thanksgiving is upon us. It’s time to give thanks for a lot of things, but why not give thanks to yourself for hanging in there and being your best self without spending a cent? Here’s an idea: practice a little self-care and thank yourself via some R+R with countless hours of FilmRise entertainment streaming free on your devices.

In time for Thanksgiving, get some rather brutal cooking tips from our boy from across the pond Gordon Ramsaey with a Thanksgiving marathon of all our favorite Ramsaey shows. These include “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Kitchen Nightmares,” and “Gordon Ramsay’s Ramsey’s Cookery Course” on November 21st-22nd. On the FilmRise app, there’s also a live concert marathon in celebration of last week’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony with selections from Prince, Paul McCartney, The Doors, and much more.

This month, we’re also launching some of our hit channels on more platforms! FilmRise Westerns is now available on Vizio WatchFree and is coming soon on The Roku Channel starting November 19th. This channel features programming set in the Wild West such as FilmRise classic series favorites “The Rifleman” and “The Real McCoys,” and the TV movie series BLACK FOX, starring the late Christopher Reeve (SUPERMAN) and Tony Todd (CANDYMAN).

FilmRise Horror Channel is also available on Vizio WatchFree and features spooky content like cult favorite movies GINGER SNAPS and DAY OF THE DEAD, cult TV series “Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction,” UK series “Being Human,” along with countless scary movies to keep you scared all year long.

Finally, the FilmRise Mysteries Channel will be available starting November 19th and features fan-favorite puzzling series like BBC dramas “Midsomer Murders” starring John Nettles, “Wycliffe,” and “Kavanagh QC.”

Full programming and where-to-watch information is below.

Gordon Ramsay Thanksgiving Marathon

Available November 21st-22nd on Hell’s Kitchen/Kitchen Nightmares Channel on The Roku Channel and IMDb TV and the FilmRise Food Channel on TIVO+

Programming Highlights:

“Hell’s Kitchen” (TV Series, 17 Seasons) (🍁 Available in Canada via the FilmRise App and on-demand via The Roku Channel and Tubi TV)

• World renowned chef Gordon Ramsay puts aspiring young chefs through rigorous cooking challenges and dinner services at his restaurant in Hollywood.

“Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course” (TV Series, 1 Season)

• Gordon Ramsay goes one- on- one with the viewer to teach them step by step how to cook on a budget, bake like a pro, and make a variety of tasty meals, from fast fast food to and a 5 star feasts.

“Kitchen Nightmares” (TV Series, 7 Seasons) (🍁 Available in Canada on-demand via The Roku Channel)

• Gordon Ramsay visits struggling restaurants across America and spends one week trying to help them become successful.

Live Concert Marathon

Available to Stream on The Roku Channel, Redbox Free Live TV, Samsung TV Plus, Vizio WatchFree, and TiVO+

● PRINCE SIGN ‘O’ THE TIMES (1985)

A concert film with theatrical staging, featuring live performances by Prince and his band.

● PAUL MCCARTNEY & WINGS: ROCKSHOW (1980)

In 1975 and 1976 Paul McCartney and Wings undertook the epic Wings over the World tour, the largest scale tour they would ever undertake as a band. From this tour came both the legendary “Wings over America” triple live album and the concert film “Rockshow.” Although filmed on this tour at the enormous Kingdome in Seattle, “Rockshow,” originally a cut down version of the concert, was not premiered until November 1980 in New York and April 1981 in London.

● THE DOORS: LIVE AT THE BOWL ‘68 (1968)

A concert depicting the performance of the Doors at the Hollywood Bowl in 1968.

Plus more than 30 concerts with some of the greatest performances in music, including Frank Zappa, The Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper, Phil Collins and many more.

FilmRise Western Channel

Available Now on Vizio WatchFree; on November 19th on The Roku Channel.

Programming Highlights:

● “The Rifleman” (TV Series, 5 Seasons) (🍁 Available in Canada via the FilmRise App and on-demand via The Roku Channel and Tubi TV)

The adventures of a Wild West rancher, wielding a customized rapid-fire Winchester rifle, and his son. Starring Chuck Conners.

● “The Real McCoys” (TV Series, 6 Seasons) (🍁 Available in Canada via the FilmRise App and on-demand via The Roku Channel)

From the hills of West Virginia, Amos McCoy moves his family to an inherited farm in California. Grandpa Amos is quick to give advice to his three grandchildren and wonders how his neighbors ever managed without him around.

● BLACK FOX Series (TV Movies)

○ BLACK FOX (1995)

A former slave affects peace between Native American tribes and homesteaders in the 1860s around western Texas. Starring Christopher Reeve and Tony Todd.

○ BLACK FOX: PRICE OF PEACE (1995)

In 1860s Texas, a man whose abused wife fell in love with a Kiowa organizes a hunting party to recapture her. Starring Christopher Reeve and Tony Todd.

○ BLACK FOX: GOOD MEN AND BAD (1995)

A man seeks revenge on the bigot who shot his wife to death in 1880s Texas. Starring Christopher Reeve and Tony Todd.

FilmRise Horror Channel

Available Now on Vizio WatchFree.

Programming Highlights:

● DAY OF THE DEAD (Movie, Dir. George A. Romero, 1995)

A small group of military officers and scientists dwell in an underground bunker as the world above is overrun by zombies.

● “George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories Vol. 1 & 2” (2009, 2011) An anthology of three horror stories presented by George Romero. In “Quota,” a pair of young lovers drive to Lovers’ Leap, only to be attacked by a mysterious creature. In “Wet,” a lonely man finds an empty box on the beach and opens it, with disastrous results. In “Valley of the Shadow,” a woman searches for her missing husband in the jungles of South America, only to be in great danger herself.

● “Being Human” – UK Version (2008-2013)

A werewolf, a vampire, and a ghost bond together as flatmates as they face the threat of exposure from external threats and their own murderous desires.

FilmRise Mysteries Channel

Available November 19th on The Roku Channel.

Programming Highlights:

● “Midsomer Murders” (TV Series)

A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.

● “Wycliffe” (TV Series, 5 Seasons)

Set in Cornwall, Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe, who works along with his colleagues DI Doug Kersey and DI Lucy Lane, investigates murder cases with his trademark determination and clinical accuracy.

● “Kavanagh QC” (TV Series, 6 Seasons)

A crusty barrister oversees difficult criminal cases while dealing with the demands of his family life.

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About FilmRise

FilmRise is an industry-leading film and television studio as well as the largest independently owned AVOD streaming network, based in Brooklyn, NY. Founded in 2012 by veteran producers and financiers Danny Fisher, Jack Fisher and Alan Klingenstein, FilmRise is a recognized market leader and innovator, considered the largest independent provider of ad-supported content. At the forefront of analytics-led curation and distribution, FilmRise offers over 30,000 film and television titles across multiple worldwide streaming platforms. FilmRise’s impressive library includes such iconic titles as Gordon Ramsay’s HELL’S KITCHEN, Carsey-Werner’s 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN, the Robert Stack-hosted true crime series UNSOLVED MYSTERIES, the high-tech documentary crime series FORENSIC FILES, classic television shows like THE RIFLEMAN and the original 1960s BATMAN, as well as award-winning feature films and documentaries including 2020 Tribeca Film Festival Best Documentary winner REWIND, true crime thriller MY FRIEND DAHMER starring Ross Lynch and Anne Heche, two-time 2020 Spirit Award-nominated and top film critics’ favorite DRIVEWAYS starring Brian Dennehy and the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning feature film THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST starring Chloë Grace Moretz. For more info, go to: www.filmrise.com

Original Press Release: https://tvmeg.news/index.php/2020/11/13/give-thanks-for-great-free-content-this-november-with-a-gordon-ramsay-marathon/

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 24-Hr Marathon of Past Thanksgiving Parades on DistroTV

Keep Thanksgiving Day Traditions Alive this Holiday, Plymouth Rock TV Brings the #1 Thanksgiving Parade in the Nation and a Holiday Celebration to Viewers Exclusively to DistroTV 

Honoring the 400th Anniversary of the Plymouth Landing, 

Tune In for A Marathon Holiday Celebration Reimagined for Broadcast Audiences

San Bruno, CA & Plymouth, MA (November 17, 2020) -- This holiday may look different for families across the United States but Plymouth Rock TV (PRTV) in partnership with DistroTV, www.Distro.tv is keeping traditions alive with “A Tribute to the American Thanksgiving Experience 2020.” The 24-hour programming marathon celebrates Thanksgiving Day and is reimagined for at-home viewers who can tune in exclusively to DistroTV https://www.distro.tv, starting Wednesday, November 25 and continuing through Thanksgiving Day. DistroTV is available on the web as well as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and iOS and Android devices.

The special program brings audiences the Plymouth Rock Thanksgiving Day parade, ranked the No. 1 Thanksgiving parade in the nation and featuring beautifully decorated floats representing historic events, honoring national anniversaries and celebrating every period of American history. The parade is one of America’s only historically accurate chronological parades that visually brings to life America’s rich heritage representing each century from the 17th through the 21st.

The holiday program will pay special tribute to the 400th anniversary of pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock, and PRTV has edited a never-before-seen marathon broadcast that includes lost footage, rarely seen perspectives, fan contributions and more. The program will include marching bands from around the globe, handmade rolling floats, expert re-enactors honoring generations of heroes, and a visit from St. Nick. It will also include content from England, the Netherlands, and The Wampanoag Nation and their contributions to the story of Thanksgiving including interviews with passengers who actually sailed over on the Mayflower 2 in 1952.

“The Thanksgiving Parade is the highlight of the year in Plymouth and while we can’t enjoy it in person, we’ve put together something really special anchored by the theme of ‘unity’ to bring the magic of past parades and family gatherings into our homes, said Chuck Nilosek, Plymouth Rock TV. “On the 400th Anniversary of the landing at Plymouth, we invite viewers to joins us for an accurate portrayal of the origins, traditions and history of the Thanksgiving Holiday, without leaving out any aspects that might be contrary to the popular narrative that existed for so long,”

“We’re honored to bring audiences around the globe an experience that has been the highlight of New England every year,” said Navdeep Saini, CEO of DistroTV. “DistroTV has distinguished itself as the free streaming service providing a home to important programmers sharing unique stories. Plymouth TV has been a bedrock of New England local broadcast and we’re proud to expand its reach.”

With a line-up of free live-streaming content and on-demand channels and hundreds of hours of programming, DistroTV offers a wide selection of news, movies and television series, and entertainment for audiences globally.

About DistroTV

DistroTV, https://www.distro.tv, is a free streaming television service catering to multicultural, globally-minded viewers in the US, Canada, and UK. Satisfying the growing demand for premium video content in multiple languages, DistroTV delivers a broad range of premium video content from producers in North America and UK, as well as from a range of cultures around the world including India's vibrant Bollywood content, Latin America, Chinese and SE Asian programming. With over 50 live/linear channels plus thousands of Video on Demand (VOD) shows, DistroTV connects with people’s passion points around Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports, News, Documentaries and International Content in live, linear and video-on-demand formats. With a growing list of curated channels from leading brands as well as producers, DistroTV feeds the growing demand for content from every corner of the world. DistroTV is available on the web as well as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and iOS and Android devices.

DistroTV is the first direct-to-consumer offering from DistroScale, a technology company founded in 2013, known for providing a global clientele of thousands of media properties with the industry’s most comprehensive video platform for web, apps, and streaming. DistroScale is an all-in-one solution providing infrastructure, content delivery, curation, analytics and a full suite of monetization options. Video enabled by DistroScale reaches over 250 million visitors per month. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. More information is available at www.distroscale.com.

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Plymouth Rock TV is available on a wide range of devices, including Roku, Android TV, Apple TV, PCs, and more. 🍁 Watch Plymouth Rock TV's live stream in Canada on all platforms, including directly through their official website: https://plymouthrocktv.com

Add the Plymouth Rock TV Channel to your Roku: 

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(Or, search for "Plymouth Rock TV" on your Roku and install it directly from the device.)

Plymouth Rock TV is available for Roku in all markets (click here for more info). Canadian shoppers looking for the latest generation of Roku TVs and devices, buy one today on Amazon.ca and help support @StreamOnABudget.

Is streaming live TV with a VPN legal? The short answer is YES! Here's why...

It's happened to you: You traveled to another country and brought your streaming player with you, and when you launched an app to watch a movie or TV show, you run into a message like, "Sorry, this media is not available in your country." Aaaahh!! Well, you won't have to run into this problem anymore. Here's why...

It’s always a good idea to use a VPN for streaming, but not all content is accessible from every country. However, you can stream from your favorite device with NordVPN to access geo-blocked content that some streaming services may not be willing to show you. 

Unfortunately, this is a problem with most streaming services. Netflix, for example, is notorious for blocking users around the world from viewing US-specific content. Keep in mind, however, that accessing geo-blocked content may violate the terms of service with your content provider.

VPNs are used quite often for legitimate purposes by government organizations, companies and individuals worldwide. VPNs are also used by government institutions as an additional layer of security to protect sensitive data; while corporations rely on VPN's to secure their workplaces or virtual spaces in home-offices. Best of all, individuals use VPNs to stay anonymous online.

So, using a VPN is legal -- unless you are in a country that has either banned VPNs or made it outright illegal to utilize them (click here for more about this: https://nordvpn.com/blog/are-vpns-legal/). But, as we mentioned earlier, accessing geo-blocked content from a particular streaming service may violate its the terms of use.

A VPN would be especially useful for IPTV (a 'technical' term used for streaming Live TV, called Internet Protocol TeleVision) such as playlists offered by the Free2View TV Project. Beware though, many playlists found through unreliable websites online can also be used to stream pirated content and NordVPN does not condone such usage.

In countries where ISPs regularly practice traffic-shaping or throttling, a VPN can help you achieve better streaming speeds. If an ISP finds that you’re streaming video, they can decide to slow down your traffic – either to improve overall network performance or to squeeze more money out of their clients. Using a VPN makes it difficult for them to do so because they can’t tell who’s streaming.

Whatever the reason, it’s a good idea to secure your streaming device with NordVPN. (Check out the latest NordVPN specials going on RIGHT NOW!)

Best Streaming Services For Movies

Here are our suggestions for the best movie streaming services (in no particular order):

Tubi TV

Tubi TV provides access to over 50,000 different movie and TV titles, quite a few of which are high-quality offerings.

Unfortunately, TubiTV is one of many streaming services that geographically restrict certain content. However, if you watch using NordVPN, you can evade those geo-restrictions and enjoy TubiTV’s full expansive library.

PopcornFlix

You can think of PopcornFlix as TubiTV’s little brother. This vast collection features interesting categories and a few hit movies on its own.

Crackle

Crackle is a 100% free and legal library of movies and TV shows licensed by Sony. The movies are of varying quality, but there are a few standouts as well!

FilmRise

FilmRise is a service that acquires film and TV licenses and hosts that content for free online. Their stuff is available on YouTube, but many streaming devices also provides their dedicated app for viewing on-demand.

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Streaming on your device securely

Don’t forget that your streaming device and VPNs go together like peanut butter and jam! From protecting your privacy to avoiding throttling and unlocking geo-blocked content, NordVPN is an excellent tool for improving your streaming experience. NordVPN apps can be installed directly on most streaming devices, such as Android TV, iOS, and others, but in other cases, such as streaming through Roku devices, NordVPN can be installed on some routers as well (click the following link on how to set up NordVPN on a router: https://nordvpn.com/blog/setup-vpn-router/).

It’s almost as adaptable as your streaming lifestyle! Along with all of the other benefits provided by NordVPN, that makes the choice of streaming a no-brainer.

Editor's Note: This post was adapted from this article by NordVPN authors: https://nordvpn.com/blog/watch-kodi-movies/ -GB.

The Film Detective's 'Noirvember' Event Continues Throughout The Month

The Film Detective Presents - Noirvember

The Film Detective is bringing film noir fans hardboiled detectives and sinister temptresses every night in November, alongside film marathons and world premieres.

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Oct 30, 2020, 11:00 ET

Original Press Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-film-detective-presents---noirvember-301163829.html

ROCKPORT, Mass., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Film Detective (TFD), a classic media streaming network and film archive that restores and distributes classic films for today's cord-cutters is celebrating the darkest corners of cinema, presenting viewers with the most tantalizing film noir favorites every night at 8PM ET in November.

Starring film noir royalty Barbara Stanwyck, Lizabeth Scott, Peter Lorre, and Hedy Lamarr, TFD's Noirvember is bringing viewers back to film of the 1940s-1950s, where hardboiled detectives drove themselves to the edge, femmes fatales found a taste for destruction, and average Joes were lured to the wrong side of the law. Such esteemed classics as Too Late for Tears (1949), Detour (1945), and Kansas City Confidential (1952) will join the Noirvember line-up. 

Multiple new arrivals will accompany The Film Detective's film noir spotlight this November. From Kit Parker Films comes Navajo (1952), the two-time Oscar nominated film of a Navajo boy enduring hardship and cultural conflict in a drama The New York Times deemed, "Unusual, truly picturesque and convincing." 

Making a world premiere on The Film Detective this month is Salem and The Scarlet Letter (2020), written and directed by legendary independent filmmaker Samuel M. Sherman. Originally filmed in 1980 with location footage of Salem, the premiere of this stunning documentary provides a historic look at the city of Salem and one of its best remembered residents, Nathaniel Hawthorne, with narration from prolific character actor John Carradine. 

Also making a digital debut on The Film Detective is Kiev Unbroken (2018). In what filmmaker Phil Strongman calls "a cultural explosion," Kiev Unbroken sheds light on the musical and artistic cultural resurgence amidst the conflict of Kiev's 2014 Maidan revolution. 

Adding to The Film Detective's November line-up are marathons celebrating the birthday anniversary of actor Boris Karloff on November 23 and Thanksgiving on November 26. Well-versed in everything from crime drama to horror, Boris Karloff will star in classics including The Terror (1963) and Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947). 

For lighter fare, classic television fans will enjoy The Film Detective's TV-Special marathon on Thanksgiving, featuring musical and comedy specials like Thanksgiving with the King Family (1967), The Bob Hope Show (1950), and The Dick Clark Dr. Pepper Show: Celebrity Party (1963).

For more information, visit https://www.thefilmdetective.com/. 

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Contact:
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kerry@thefilmdetective.com

About The Film Detective:
The Film Detective is a leading distributor of restored classic programming, including feature films, television, foreign imports, and documentaries. Launched in 2014, The Film Detective has distributed its extensive library of 3,000+ hours of film on DVD and Blu-ray and through broadcast and streaming platforms such as TCM, NBC, EPIX, PlutoTV, Amazon, MeTV, PBS, and more. The Film Detective has released its classic movie app on web, Android, iOS, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV and is available with a 24/7 channel on Sling, STIRR, Plex, and DistroTV.

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Several New Entertainment, Sports and Moods Channels Added in November 2020 to Freebie Streamer DistroTV

Here are the new channels for November 2020 added to the free streaming service, DistroTV. All channels are available in all markets in Canada, UK and the USA.

Trailer Channel
Stay up-to-date with the latest films, tv shows, and video games. Get a look behind the scenes and hear directly from the biggest stars in the industry.
2020-11-03 · TV-PG · Live

TronTV
Travel and Lifestyle
2020-10-16 · TV-G · Live

Watchit Scream!
We get it, there are a lot of horror services out there, but do they make you scream? A seasoned horror fan like yourself … Probably not. There is a lot of great horror, from some amazing creators, unfortunately, most of it can be hard to find or just too hardcore for the big guys. We aspire to bring you a diverse mix of the very best this genre has to offer from around the globe.
2020-10-29 · TV-MA · Live

Frightflix
Cult Horror and Sci-Fi features from the 1950’s to the present day.
2020-10-29 · TV-MA · Live

Cinepride
The CinePride channel offers a uniquely curated, wide selection of LGBT titles.
2020-10-29 · TV-PG · Live

Dungeon TV
Enter the world of Andaria. A world where city states loyal to their gods, the ANCIENTS, fight for supremacy. Thousands of years ago the Ancients fought one another and tore the world apart. Now, in present day, they threaten to do it again. Follow the life and possibly death of six individuals who are caught up in the early tide of war in this interactive improv story, “The Celestial War.”
2020-10-29 · TV-14 · Live

Galxy TV
There is an entire universe of content out there, with thousands of services competing for your attention we wanted to create a Galxy just for you. All the X’s and Y’s out there now have a home, your interstellar oasis to discover film and TV from creators with a vision beyond the ordinary. It’s your Galxy, and you choose the rules.
2020-10-29 · TV-PG · Live

Business Rockstars
A rich resource for business leaders and Entrepreneurs to access content and information critical to todays thought leaders and executives. Business Rockstars brings industries top CEO’s to a device near you to discuss todays most pressing issues in business, finance, management, marketing, growth strategy and a whole host of other topics to help young Entrepreneurs and the seasoned exec navigate todays ever evolving business environment.
2020-10-29 · TV-G · Live

Ski TV
Until now it s been hard to access all the world's ski and snowboard action in the one place. Designed to be a broadcast hub for the world's ski, snowboard and winter sports enthusiasts, broadcasting a wide range of programming, including lifestyle, sport, weather, interviews with upcoming athletes, resort overviews and much more, SKI TV® is the world’s first “magazine style” snowsport and lifestyle channel.
2020-10-29 · TV-G · Live

ChopperTown
Choppertown is the original blue-collar channel for gearheads. Featuring the best underground chopper docs, hot rod movies, and DIY builder series for the car & bike enthusiast. Stay independent.
2020-10-28 · TV-PG · Live

United Fight Alliance
Our home for the most exciting LIVE and TELEVISED MMA
2020-10-15 · TV-14 · Live

El Conflicto TV
Spanish Language “People’s Court” reality programming.
2020-10-29 · TV-PG · Live

Drone Channel
See the world from a different point of view. Travel, Action, and Nature, captured by drone enthusiasts and professionals, delivered in a pristine 4k format.
2020-11-03 · TV-G · Live

Screendreams by Invincible
GALLERIES. WALLPAPERS. SCREENSAVERS. ALL FOR YOUR TV…
2020-10-29 · TV-G · Live

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/288493639255202

https://www.distro.tv

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DistroTV is available for Roku in all markets. Canadian shoppers looking for the latest generation of Roku TVs and devices, buy one today on Amazon.ca and help support @StreamOnABudget.

Canadian Cord-Cutters Live News Choices Expand With Launch of Channels via Haystack TV

Haystack News Launches 24/7 Live Channels on Its Leading AVOD News Platform; Headlined By ABC News Live and CBSN

Al Jazeera, Euronews, Newsmax, Yahoo Finance; Select Local Broadcasters Also Join Haystack’s Live Viewing Options at Launch

Complementing Curated and Personalized News Streams, Addition of Live Channels Secures Haystack News as “The Ultimate One-Stop Shop for AVOD News”

Haystack News launched 16 live streaming news networks, including ABC News Live and CBSN, as a complement to its curated and personalized free streaming news service, making it “the ultimate one-stop shop for AVOD news” (Photo: Business Wire)

Editor's Note for 🍁 Canadian users: Haystack TV's Live TV channels are all available in Canada. Where choices for live TV news for Canadian cord-cutters were limited, Haystack TV opens up those choices with a well-rounded selection of Live News from the US and internationally. CBC News Network headlines, although not a live channel within Haystack TV, are still available. -GB.

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for the 2020 election, Haystack News, a leading ad-supported streaming service that connects viewers with hyper-relevant local, national and world TV news, introduced live 24/7 viewing from leading streaming news networks led by ABC News Live and CBSN.

Haystack News launched today 16 channels for live viewing to augment viewing options for its curated and personalized streaming news platform. Offering a wide array of leading voices and perspectives and with more expected in the future, Haystack News has added ABC News Live and CBSN, in addition to Al Jazeera, Euronews, Newsmax, Yahoo Finance and select live local news broadcast stations across the U.S.

Showcasing the largest portfolio of local, national and global news on FAST, Haystack News now offers curated and personalized stories from nearly 350 news providers, including more than 300 local broadcast channels and 100% of the top 30 DMAs.

“Adding 24/7 live news is the culmination of an incredible 2020 for Haystack News,” said Daniel Barreto, Co-Founder and CEO of Haystack TV. “Haystack News is now available on every major Smart TV brand and streaming device. We have added more news partners, approaching 350 total partners and have extended our lead in providing streaming’s largest portfolio of local, national and world news.”

Barreto continued, “Haystack News has proven its appeal to consumers and ad partners alike as the ultimate one-stop shop for AVOD news, with surging growth and usage. The seamless integration of live viewing - our #1 most-requested option from consumers - from ABC News Live, Euronews and so many other quality voices in local, national and world news fortifies Haystack News as the preferred AVOD news destination of choice.”

About Haystack TV

Haystack TV offers Haystack News, a leading ad-based video on demand (AVOD) platform, providing free and customized over-the-top (OTT) on-demand and live streaming of local, national and international news, including on-demand local news and weather content for 100% of the Top 30 DMAs.

Haystack offers more news content from local TV news stations than any other AVOD service, with nearly 350 on-demand news providers, including more than 300 local TV broadcast stations from ABC Owned Television Stations, CBS Television Stations, Cox Media Group, Fox Television Stations, Gray Television, Hearst Television, Hubbard Broadcasting, Meredith Corporation, Scripps and more.

Haystack News national/international programming providers include ABC News, the Associated Press, Bloomberg, CBSN, Cheddar, CNET, Euronews, GameSpot, Newsy and Yahoo Finance. Haystack News is available on multiple platforms and all leading Smart TVs worldwide including the Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, and Roku streaming platforms; Hisense, LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL and Vizio Smart TVs; Android and iOS mobile devices; and online at www.haystack.tv.

Contacts

Eric Becker
Becker PR for Haystack TV
(303) 638-3469
beckerericwpr@gmail.com

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Original Press Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201102005173/en/Haystack-News-Launches-247-Live-Channels-on-Its-Leading-AVOD-News-Platform-Headlined-By-ABC-News-Live-and-CBSN

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Haystack TV is available on a wide range of devices, including Roku, Amazon Firestick and Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, PCs, and more. Visit the official website help page for more info about compatible TVs and devices.

🍁 Watch Haystack TV's Live News channels in Canada on all platforms, including directly through their official website: https://www.haystack.tv/live

Haystack TV is available for Roku in all markets (click here for more info). Canadian shoppers looking for the latest generation of Roku TVs and devices, buy one today on Amazon.ca and help support @StreamOnABudget.

Halloween is over. It's time for great new Christmas Holiday deals. First up, free Crave TV on Roku.

 #SeasonsStreamings! 

Great Holiday Deals on Roku Players and Streaming Services!

Enjoy 2 months* when you subscribe to CRAVE! Perfect for the Holidays!

Roku is serving up what you’re craving in a new partnership with Crave! Starting November 2nd Canadian consumers can get 2 months of Crave, courtesy of Roku Canada, with the purchase of a new Roku player or Roku TV – including all the incredible entertainment that Crave has to offer, plus unlimited access to either HBO or Super Ecran. The choice is yours!

CRAVE has the best series, movies and more. All in one place. With Movies and HBO you unlock the biggest films added every week and the latest from HBO. You’ll also get access to the latest originals from Crave and Showtime as well as a deep catalogue of classic TV series from the HBO library to complete your HBO experience. *With the purchase and activation of any new Roku device. See full terms.

Terms & Conditions: With purchase and activation of any new Roku streaming device in Canada, you are eligible to receive an offer for two months of consecutive access to Crave and one add-on (Movies + HBO or Super Écran) when you sign up for Crave in-app on your Roku device. Purchase and activation of your new Roku device must occur between November 2, 2020 and January 10, 2021, and offer must be redeemed by 11:59 PM ET on January 31, 2021. ONCE OFFER IS REDEEMED, YOUR CRAVE PLAN WILL RENEW MONTHLY AT THE THEN-APPLICABLE SUBSCRIPTION FEE (CURRENTLY $19.98 PER MONTH PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES) UNLESS CANCELLED BEFORE YOUR TWO MONTH PROMOTIONAL PERIOD ENDS. You can cancel or change your plan at any time with Crave. Valid payment method required. Offer excludes former and existing Crave subscribers, and is limited to one per account, cannot be exchanged or resold, and has no cash value. New, non-refurbished Roku devices purchased from participating retailers only. Offer not combinable with any other Crave offer, promotion, discount, coupon, package, etc. Offer may be changed or cancelled at any time. Void where prohibited. Use of the Crave service subject to the Crave Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy (available at crave.ca). Crave is a trademark of Bell Media Inc. and used under license.

Check out the latest Canadian editions of Roku on Amazon.ca today!

• Roku Express CA$39.99 or less! https://amzn.to/3bYqZ9V
• Roku Premiere CA$49.98 or less! https://amzn.to/2E17TmO
• Roku Streaming Stick+ CA$69.00 or less! https://amzn.to/3mnMKVb
• NEW! Roku StreamBar CA$189.99 or less! https://amzn.to/30rl0Wy

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Install Crave TV right now to your Roku device or Roku TV:

Crave

Developed by: Bell Media

START WITH CRAVE

• A subscription is required to start your access. A Crave subscription includes thousands of hours of premium content including Crave Originals like Letterkenny, Showtime, Classic HBO, and Hit Series like the Handmaid's Tale and Star Trek: Picard and more.
• With your subscription to Crave, unlock even more premium content for an additional charge.

MOVIES + HBO (Content in English)

• Add all the biggest Hollywood movies and the very latest from HBO including newest seasons of Game of Thrones, Watchmen and more.

STARZ (Content in English)

• Add bold Originals including Power and Dublin Murders, plus hundreds of movie favourites and more.

SUPER ECRAN (Content in French)

• Add French versions of the latest Hit movies, the most recent HBO and Showtime shows, exclusive series and more.

WATCH ON THE GO. ANYTIME.

• Instantly stream on Roku devices or on the web at crave.ca

If you subscribe via Roku:

• Your subscription allows you to access Crave during the term of your prepaid subscription period. At the end of that period, your subscription plan will automatically renew according to your selected period and payment will be charged to your Roku Account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

NOTE: Crave is only available in Canada