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January 21, 2025

What's new on streaming, Big week for the NFL, Sundance 2025

Hello, Streamliners!

It's Carson Fowler, and in this edition of our newsletter: What's new on streaming this week, and where to watch it; A closer look at the NFL playoffs; How to stream Sundance Film Festival 2025; Which streaming service is right for you?; And Streamline's recent update...

Also, THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES ARE YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!

What's new to watch on streaming this week, and where

The Wild Robot (Peacock) - Critically acclaimed DreamWorks Animation production 'The Wild Robot' will stream exclusively on Peacock starting Jan. 24. Grossing over $320 million worldwide, the animated film based on Peter Brown's award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novel, follows a robot after he's crash landed on an uninhabited island. The movie features a star studded cast of voice talents including, Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o, Kit Connor, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara, Bill Nighy, and Mark Hamill, among others.

Prime Target (Apple TV+) - ​Conspiracy thriller and drama series 'Prime Target' starring White Lotus alum Leo Woodall as Edward Brooks will make its debut on Apple TV+ Jan. 22. The first two episodes of the show will be available to watch immediately, followed by one episode weekly every Wednesday through March 5, 2025. The show follows a math whiz on the verge of a major discovery: the pattern in prime numbers. And, if he succeeds, he'll hold the key to every computer in the world.

Kobe: The Making of a Legend - The three-part docuseries follows the life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, delving into Bryant's upbringing in Italy to his rise to stardom as an NBA superstar, plus an understanding of his life after basketball. The CNN Original series will air on CNN on Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. ET, and will be available to stream on, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Max, and Fire TV, among other streaming services. According to CNN Press Room, the series features several notable basketball names including NBA All-Star Jalen Brunson, NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, WNBA Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes, and former head athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Lakers Gary Vitti.

Harlem Season 3 (Prime Video) - The third and final season of popular comedy series 'Harlem' will be available to stream on Prime Video on Jan. 23. The show revolves around four ambitious best friends, Angie (Shoniqua Shandai), Quinn (Grace Byers), Camille (Meagan Good) and Tye (Jerrie Johnson), as they navigate relationships and their careers in New York City. Specific details about the plot for the upcoming season have been kept under wraps by the cast and crew to maintain anticipation.

Divisional round of the NFL playoffs delivers big numbers

Of the top-100 most watched U.S. broadcasts in 2024, the NFL can claim 72 of the 100 - in a year that included a major political election and an Olympics, it's almost unbelievable.

On Saturday, ESPN's broadcast of the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs reached an audience of 32.7 MILLION. It's the Disney company’s most-watched NFL game of all-time, since 1987 (38 seasons) - the first year when the network aired NFL games, according to ESPN Press Room.

FOX's production on Saturday, featuring the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions, delivered 33.6 MILLION VIEWERS. The fourth most-watched Saturday NFC divisional game in FOX history, according to FOX Sports Press Pass.

And, the numbers haven't even been released yet regarding the Sunday slate of games between the LA Rams and Philadelphia Eagles, and Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens. Keep reading to learn more about Streamline's NFL playoffs schedule feature, so fans can stay connected to the action!

Tickets available to watch Sundance Film Festival 2025 online

For the third year in a row, fans can enjoy the Sundance Film Festival in-person and ONLINE. Dozens of titles will be available to stream during the festival’s final four days: Thursday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 2.

Of the festival's 86 feature film titles, 52 of them will be available online through Sundance’s web portal. And, 54 of the 57 short films selected will be available to stream as well.

Individual tickets are available for online screenings, and are the same price as the in-person tickets: $35 each. And, for $50, movie-watchers can purchase unlimited online access to short films on-demand via the Short Films Pass. Grab your tickets online fast before they sell out!

Online Single Film Tickets and Short Film Passes | Sundance Film Festival

Which streaming platform best fits your watching needs

In November of 2024, 41% of television programming was via streaming. But, with over 200+ streaming apps, it can be difficult to make the best decision for your watching needs.

Luckily our Streamline team is here to help-

What's New on Streamline!

Dark mode is HERE, follow your teams and follow along with the entire NFL playoffs with the new schedule feature on Streamline, plus more performance fixes!

As always, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to reply to this email or DM us on Instagram, X, or Facebook to share your thoughts and feedback.

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