Seven-time Emmy Award winner Jim Williams welcomes the top executives and stars in the streaming entertainment business to his weekly chat.
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Our guest this week is Libby Geist, who is the Vice President & Executive Producer, ESPN Films and Original Content. She and her team are getting ready to launch some new 30 For 30 films coming late this fall. We talk about the success if the series and why you don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy 30 For 30 programming. Stream On is powered by th…
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A Place To Call Home is seen in over 128 countries and is streamed here in the United States on Acorn TV. My guest is the lovely and talented Sara Wiseman who plays, Carolyn Bligh, one of the most complex and interesting characters on the show. Set in 1950s Australia, this multigenerational program follows the Bligh family through romances and feud…
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Stewart and Bonnie talk about the closing of the Palace Theater on Broadway this month after more than a century of live Broadway entertainment . But the duo talk about their renovation plans for iconic theater as well what is new on BroadwayHD. The additions include Jerry Springer the Opera and a number of very cool shows from Cirque du Solei all …
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Tony Award winning Broadway producers Stewart Lane and Bonnie Comley talk about the closing of The P
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Stewart and Bonnie talk about the closing of the Palace Theater on Broadway this month after more than a century of live Broadway entertainment . But the duo talk about their renovation plans for iconic theater as well what is new on BroadwayHD. The additions include Jerry Springer the Opera and a number of very cool shows from Cirque du Solei all …
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Guest Joanna Scanlan from the John Cleese new sitcom on BritBox and the BBC - HOLD THE SUNSET
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Joanna Scanlan joins me to talk about the Wednesday premier on BritBox of Hold the Sunset. It marks the return of John Cleese to weekly TV in his first role since Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, This is a must-see new sitcom that boasts an all-star cast and it is not to be missed. We are proud to welcome Hello Fresh to Stream On. Be sure to click on…
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Joanna Scanlan joins me to talk about the Wednesday premier on BritBox of Hold the Sunset. It marks the return of John Cleese to weekly TV in his first role since Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, This is a must-see new sitcom that boasts an all-star cast and it is not to be missed. We are proud to welcome Hello Fresh to Stream On. Be sure to click on…
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Actress Marta Dusseldorp is bidding farewell to the drama A Place To Call Home and her feisty character, Sarah Adams. The series that airs in the U.S. on Acorn TV can be seen in over 100 countries. She talks to me from her home in Melbourne about why the show is such a hit as well as her other Acorn series Jack Irish and Janet King. We welcome back…
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We talk about National Dog Day this Sunday, Aug. 26. Now available on the “My TV” screen in the Sling TV app, customers can find a featured ribbon titled, “Shows Your Dog Will Love – Picked by Cesar Millan,” which features content hand-picked by Cesar, based on his extensive knowledge in dog psychology. We welcome back one of our favorite sponsor’s…
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This week I had the opportunity have Hania Poole the senior VP of NCAA Digital and general manager of Bleacher Report (B/R) Live as my guest on Stream On with Jim Williams. This was launch week for Turner Sports new long term deal with the UEFA Champions League and Europa League competitions that began with UEFA Super Cup battle between Real Madrid…
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The Britbox original Hold The Sunset is the first sitcom for comedy icon John Cleese since Faulty Towers final episode aired in 1979. The new show drew amazing ratings when it debuted in February of this year on one BBC one the parent company of the U.S. streaming service of Britbox where we will see the show coming in September. The comedy stars A…
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Ankit Bishnoi is responsible for the overall content and distribution strategies of Sling TV. The cord-cutting service has plenty of new things they have added this summer as well as more coming this fall. We spoke a little earlier this summer with him about all things Sling. We welcome back one of our favorite sponsor’s to Stream On, our friends a…
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We are joined by the two leading ladies from the Britbox original series The Blechley Circle San Francisco, Julie Graham who reprises her role of Jean along with her partner in crime fighting Rachael Stirling as Millie the meticulous team organizer. Also giving us insight into the show is the creative team that includes executive producer, writer, …
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The nameDAZN (DA-ZONE) might not be a name that you know or for that matter have ever heard of -BUT YOU WILL. In my conversation with DAZN CEO James Rushton we learned that worldwide the OTT network streamed about four times the content offered by ESPN and will be launching in the U.S. with an impressive boxing and combat sports package in Septembe…
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Clark Pierce - SVP, TV Everywhere is the man in charge of the FOX Sports app that is drawing rave reviews. I can tell you that it is without question a must-have app for streaming sports content and it is only getting better as this week they covered both the U.S. OPEN and WORLD CUP 2018 from every possible angle. * Promotional and sponsor consider…
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There is no doubt that streaming sports is a big part of the industry. It can be everything from the NFL to Little League Baseball but fans love to watch their sports teams on all type of devices. We talk with Wallet Hub Analyst Jill Gonzalez breaks down what cities have the honor of being the best in the country. * Promotional and sponsor consider…
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Sunday marks the single biggest day in motor racing and it can all be streamed. We start thing off with Monaco Grand Prix on ESPN live at 9 am ET. That will be followed on ABC by the running of the iconic Indy 500 and finally, at 6 pm it is the Coca Cola 600 live from Charlotte on FOX. Try Fubo streaming service 7-day free trial. Helping us get a h…
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Let’s face it even though we broke away from England, most of the citizens of the United States still love a Royal Wedding. So, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle about to take the plunge, I decided to call in an expert - SVP Creative Head, of the streaming service BritBox to serve as our Royal Wedding Guide. BritBox has plenty of EXCLUSIVE conten…
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We talk with Eve Myles who we loved in Torchwood, Victoria, and Broadchurch. , Acorn TV debuts her new series Keeping Faith, Monday, May 7th with the entire 8 episode series ready to binge watch! Eve plays the fun-loving Faith Howells who is drawn into a mystery when her husband and business partner Evan (Bradley Freegard, EastEnders) disappears. H…
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In this week’s edition of Stream On I speak with Acorn TV General Manager Matt Graham. He gives us the details of the big news about the new deal that has Acorn TV now available to everyone who subscribes to Comcast/Xfinity. For those of you who are not familiar with Acorn TV, they offer a massive portfolio of outstanding programming from the Unite…
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Netflix has done a reboot of the 1960's cult TV clisice Lost in Space. and the 10-episode package drops on April 13th. We hear from the cast, Toby Stephens (Black Sails) as John Robinson, Molly Parker (House of Cards) as Maureen Robinson, Ignacio Serricchio plays, Don West,, Taylor Russell as Judy Robinson, Mina Sundwall as Penny Robinson, and Maxw…
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Our special guest this week is Neil Morrissey who now has two hits on AcornTV. We know him from The Good Karama Hospital but his new showStriking Outdebuts this week and it can be seen now on AcornTV. Striking Out was a hit on RTE One in Ireland and now it comes to the United States on AcornTV. Striking Out a drama/comedy follows Tara Rafferty (Amy…
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Are you ready for March Madness? Well, my guest is our best guide to make sure we don't miss a single moment of the action. Poole is responsible for leading the teams responsible for the content, operations, and product development for the business, including NCAA.com, the NCAA Sports App, live coverage for all NCAA Championships and the management…
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This week we talk about one of the best-kept secrets in streaming video! The PBS and PBS Kids apps that provide outstanding free content along with a paid subscription component. Passport is a member benefit from participating PBS stations that gives eligible donors and supporters extended access to an on-demand library of quality public television…
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MHz Choice is the streaming video gold standard with outstanding drama's comedies, mysteries, and documentaries. Lance and I talk about their awesome catalog of outstanding programming. There is indeed something for everyone and the entire family on MHz Choice. , Don’t forget to follow me on social media Twitter - @JWMediaDC Facebook – Click here. …
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Stewart Lane and Bonnie Comley are multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway producers who are founders of a great service for fans of live theatre. BroadwayHD, brings the "Great White Way," to your favorite streaming device, I talk with Stew and Bonnie how Broadway and streaming video are going to be forever changed by their service. Also, get 10 perce…
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On this Super Bowl edition of Stream On we talk about watching the game on the NBC family of apps. NBC.com , NBCSports.com plus the NBC streaming app that can be found at the iTunes or Google Play store. Also, if you want to follow all the action leading up to the game it might be worth getting a free subscription from YouTube Live, Hulu Live, Dire…
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My guest this week is Phyllis Logan who played the role of Mrs. Hughes on Downton Abbey, then followed that up by staring as Maggie Smart on-The Good Karma Hospital and now Girlfriends where she plays Linda Hutchinson.The outstanding drama has taken Britain by storm on ITV and it will make its debut Monday on Acorn TV. Girlfriends is about three wo…
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Jim Berk is the chief executive office of Los Angeles based Podcast One. Their roster of podcast talent reads like a who’s who in the entertainment, sports, political and just about every category you can imagine.We do a deep dive into podcasting, where it is now and where it will be in the future. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr …
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