NBC’s new Peacock streaming service is just one big ad-injection machine
NBCUniversal finally unveiled its streaming service, Peacock, a live call with investors on Thursday. The service will be offered in three tiers, most notably one that will completely free. But the biggest takeaway? This service is all about the ads.
NBC’s Peacock streaming service launches in July with free, $5, and $10 tiers
During a Comcast investor meeting on Thursday, the company — which owns NBCUniversal — announced that the Peacock streaming service will debut with three pricing tiers from free to $10. Only one of the tiers will be ad-free.
Another app? With Peacock, NBC tries to roll back the clock to cable
NBC finally unveiled Peacock, its new streaming service, during an investor event Thursday, including details on the content, availability, and pricing. I already hate it and have no plans to subscribe to either the free or paid options. Here's why it's a step backward for streaming.
NBC’s Peacock event previews Battlestar Galactica reboot from Mr. Robot creator
Sam Esmail, the man behind USA's techno-thriller Mr. Robot and Amazon Prime's Homecoming, is revamping Battlestar Galactica for NBC's streaming service Peacock. The series will tell a "new story within the mythology" of the fan-favorite show and address the modern political climate.
NBC signs deal to bring Hunger Games and John Wick to Peacock streaming service
NBCUniversal has secured a deal with Lionsgate-owned Starz to host its content on the upcoming streaming service known as Peacock. This means that movies like The Hunger Games and John Wick, and original Starz shows like Outlander and American Gods, would be available to watch.
NBC’s Peacock streaming service will have live video, tiered pricing
NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service is due to launch in April 2020 and recent reports show it's trying to differentiate itself from other streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max by offering live streaming and tiered pricing plans, including an ad-supported free plan.
NBC’s Peacock streaming service could be free with ads, like old-school TV
NBCUniversal's upcoming Peacock streaming service might take a lesson from old-school television by offering an entirely free, ad-supported version of its service that doesn't rely on a pay-TV package or other subscriptions in addition to the traditional streaming models.
NBC’s Peacock streaming service hopes to be the home of comfort food TV
Peacock, NBC's new streaming service, will host a solid selection of shows from the Must See TV days like Cheers, The Office, and Parks and Recreation, alongside reboots of major shows for a warm dose of television nostalgia. Is it enough to stand out from the growing field of streaming contenders?
NBCUniversal might reboot The Office on Peacock, its new streaming service
Peacock, NBCUniversal's upcoming streaming service, might be headed back to Scranton. A new take on The Office -- either a sequel, a revival, or a reboot -- is being considered for the platform. But don't expect to see it until after the original show arrives on Peacock in 2021.
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, will strut into homes in April 2020
After months of speculation, NBCUniversal has firmed up several details around its planned streaming service. It will launch in April 2020, it will have virtually all of NBC's biggest hit shows, including The Office, and it will be called Peacock -- named for NBC's famous multicolored logo.
Peacocks die from shock after being picked up for photos, feathers plucked
Two peacocks in a Chinese zoo die due to visitors roughly grabbing them to take pictures with them.