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There’s a new show called Peacock Variety Hour hosted by Seth MacFarlane that started tonight.

This one was about 7 minutes long and featured a new episode of Monk and included the entire main five
actors from the show.

I had to search “Variety” to find it.

”Mr Monk Shelters in Place”

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https://www.peacocktv.com/earlysignup#plan-picker

Peacock has announced 2 sign up specials for their paid tiers.

$29.99 for 1 year (ad supported) and you can watch everything on the service.

$79.99 for the ad free option

There is a free ad supported option, but apparently the programming is limited.

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I keep forgetting I have this now.

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Originally Posted by mwbmis (Post 13753393)

I keep forgetting I have this now.

Heh. I'm with you. I haven't really watched anything on it past the first week it was available. An Xfinity/Comcast isn't exactly doing much to promote it with their subscribers. If anything new has been added, no one would know about it without opening the app.

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Apparently they are having issues with getting deals done with Roku and Amazon. Shocked.

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^ I thought the ad-supporting service was supposed to be free for anyone who pays for basic cable?

Edit : Okay, scrolling up I see that it wasn't all basic cable, but it was supposed to include me (I have Cox).

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Originally Posted by DJariya (Post 13672189)

https://deadline.com/2020/01/peacock...cs-1202832785/

Peacock launches nationally July 15th

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Peacock, the streaming service being rolled out by NBCUniversal and Comcast, will arrive April 15 on Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex video platforms before a national launch on July 15.

It will come in three versions: a free, ad-supported one; a more robust, ad-supported one that will be free to Comcast and Cox Cable subscribers, and $5 for everyone else; and an offering with no ads that is $5 for Comcast and Cox subscribers and $10 for everyone else.

The service will have an “early bird” launch in April for subscribers of X1 and Flex, which account for a majority of total subscribers to the No. 1 U.S. cable operator. The national rollout comes just before the July 24 start of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which offers the company a large promotional megaphone. A bundled arrangement with Comcast and Cox Cable will also kick in at that time, making Peacock available in 24 million homes.

Is that no longer the case? :hscratch:

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I kept reading X1 as Xbox One and wondering why they cut a deal with Microsoft.

Are they planning like some major additions with the actual non soft rollout? Otherwise this has about as much buzz as Quibi, maybe less so because at least I knew when Quibi launched.

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Originally Posted by Decker (Post 13757531)

It's still the case. See the pre-order prices for a yearly subscription that I posted earlier.

There's a "free" version which is apparently limited in the type of content you can watch.

And paid ad supported version that allows you to watch everything

and Lastly an Ad free version which costs about $50 more than the paid ad supported version.

Only Comcast subscribers get it for free since it's part of NBC/Universal.

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https://deadline.com/2020/07/peacock...4923/#comments

Peacock just licensed a bunch of Paramount and ViacomCBS shows/movies. That makes sense. :confused: And the Paramount network show Yellowstone will also be streaming on Peacock. That makes no sense. You would think CBS All-Access would get the rights.

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NBCUniversal’s Peacock, nearing its nationwide launch on July 15, has reached a licensing deal with ViacomCBS covering movies from Paramount and TV shows from across the company.

Under the deal, films from Paramount will stream on Peacock in limited exclusivity windows throughout 2021, 2022, and 2023. The roster includes The Godfather trilogy, Catch Me If You Can, The Talented Mr. Ripley, American Beauty, Patriot Games, Last Holiday, Fatal Attraction, The Firm and An Officer and a Gentleman.

TV series headed to Peacock on July 15 include Ray Donovan, The Affair, Undercover Boss, The Game, Everybody Hates Chris and Real Husbands of Hollywood. Charmed will be added in October.

Shows and films will still be available on ViacomCBS platforms and, apart from the months-long exclusives for Paramount films, all will be eligible for the forthcoming expansion of CBS All Access. ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish recently said the streaming service will be broadened out this summer in a preview version ahead of a full reboot in 2021.

“We are truly excited to bring some of the most popular movies and series from across the ViacomCBS family of brands to Peacock,” said Frances Manfredi, President, Content Acquisition and Strategy, Peacock. “We continue to expand the Peacock catalog with premium programming from NBCUniversal and beyond; partnering with companies like ViacomCBS to ensure that all of our viewers can choose from the best entertainment options available in the market today.”

Peacock launched in April across the Comcast footprint, free for Xfinity broadband and pay-TV customers. In two weeks, it will go much broader. Its free, ad-supported tier will include 7,500 hours of film and TV content. A premium, ad-supported tier will be $5 a month (free for Comcast customers), with anyone able to pay an additional $5 a month for an ad-free version. The premium level will have 15,000 hours of programming.

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The Godfather 3? Nah, I’ll pass on this entire service.

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I went ahead today and pre-ordered Peacock for the $79.99/1-year special. I went ahead and went all out with no ads. That's about $6.67/month There is a cheaper version for $29.99 with ads. And yes, there is a "free" version with ads, but it only gets about 1/2 the content.

It goes live in 10 days.

As of right now, it does not have Roku or Amazon support like HBO Max. But, I do have an Apple TV 4K, which it does support, so I got it. I have a 4K switch and go back and forth using my Roku and Apple TV.

Obviously with this not having Roku or Amazon support like HBO Max, I assume the majority here will pass on it.

NBC does have a huge back catalog of shows I want to re-visit. Especially OG Law and Order and Criminal Intent which I never watched regularly.

I read that NBC is still going to support Hulu for at least 2 more years and then they may pull all of their shows to move here.

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When did HBO Max get Roku and Amazon support?

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Originally Posted by dvd-4-life (Post 13767963)

When did HBO Max get Roku and Amazon support?

I never said that. I said Peacock doesn’t have Roku or Amazon support like HBO Max.

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Great another Roku loss

Peacock without Roku and Amazon Fire TV? Top exec is OK with that

https://www.cnet.com/news/peacock-wi...-ok-with-that/

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Originally Posted by stingermck (Post 13769686)

Great another Roku loss

Peacock without Roku and Amazon Fire TV? Top exec is OK with that

https://www.cnet.com/news/peacock-wi...-ok-with-that/

Ugh

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I broke down and went in for a year commercial free. Coincided with getting an AppleTV which is supposed to be supported at launch.

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No 4k or mobile downloads either. Or profiles.
https://www.cnet.com/news/peacock-wo...nch-wednesday/

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4 EPL soccer games will be broadcast live exclusively on Peacock launch day as well.

https://awfulannouncing.com/nbc/nbc-...o-peacock.html

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Originally Posted by stingermck (Post 13769686)

Great another Roku loss

Peacock without Roku and Amazon Fire TV? Top exec is OK with that

https://www.cnet.com/news/peacock-wi...-ok-with-that/

HBO and NBC must really hate Roku and Amazon :lol:

I've read that Roku is playing hardball because they want a larger cut of the sales of the app from their app store.

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https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/09/nbcu...-15-debut.html

Chances of reaching a deal with Roku and Amazon "less than 10%"

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Originally Posted by DJariya (Post 13770378)

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/09/nbcu...-15-debut.html

Chances of reaching a deal with Roku and Amazon "less than 10%"

Chances of me signing up 0%

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Why has Roku become everyone's Bitch? :lol:

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Will there be PS4 or Xbox app?

I am trying to decide if I should sign up or not. I wish I knew how disruptive the commercials were. Asking for $80 up front when we have like no idea what will be on their service is a kind of big ask.

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Originally Posted by Decker (Post 13770501)

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What devices can I stream it on?

For now the "sneak peek" version of Peacock is only available to stream through Comcast's own platforms. That means Xfinity X1 cable customers and Flex streaming customers can watch Peacock on TVs through their X1 box or Flex streaming box.

For the nationwide launch in July, so far Peacock has confirmed support on:

Apple devices: You'll be able to stream the service on apps for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD. You'll be able to sign up for Peacock or upgrade your membership with in-app purchases too. And Apple will also integrate Peacock into its own TV app, which allows you to congregate certain streaming channels together to watch them in one place.
Google devices: Peacock will have support on Google platforms and devices including Android phones and tablets, and Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices. People who sign up through Android and Android TV also get free access to Peacock Premium until Oct. 15; after that trial period ends, Peacock Premium costs $4.99 per month with ads or $9.99 a month ad-free.
Xbox One consoles: Microsoft's Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X, will have an app for Peacock, and the service itself will be available for download through the Microsoft Store. You can also sign up for or upgrade Peach directly within the Peacock app on Xbox devices using in-app purchase.
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Originally Posted by stingermck (Post 13770495)

Chances of me signing up 0%

Same here.

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Originally Posted by stingermck (Post 13770495)

Chances of me signing up 0%

Me too. Some of their content looks pretty good but all these late arrival streamers missed the boat for me. Netflix and Prime have more content then I need even with staying home more. Add in the occasional Disney+ sub for new seasons of Mandalorian and I’m set. I refuse to let my programming bill start approaching what I used to overpay for cable.

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Originally Posted by Barth (Post 13770742)

I refuse to let my programming bill start approaching what I used to overpay for cable.

There is a free tier with less content and less next day streaming.

Yes, free as in $0.

Even if you pay $30 for the year, you’ll still get ads so the only incentive to pay that is the added content and unrestricted next day streaming of Comcast owned channel programs.

I’m doing the free tier unless someone confirms that Psych The Movie: Lassie Come Home actually requires payment.

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Originally Posted by Barth (Post 13770742)

You're right. Netflix has the head start on programming and Prime (despite being terrible as a standalone video service) is basically just an add on to the free two day shipping. Both take priority over any of these new services. Add in if you really like a niche like anime, you'll probably subscribe to a niche service. These are broader but there's only so much time to watch stuff and if you're satisfied with what you are already paying for, it's a tough sell to pay for more or even to bother rotating things in and out.

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Originally Posted by fujishig (Post 13771186)

A good friend of mine loves TV just as much as me. However, he struggles to keep up with everything. In addition to his cable subscription with Spectrum, he has Netflix, Disney +, Hulu and Prime. And he also has HBO Max now. He didn't bother with DC Universe because he's so overwhelmed and can't keep up. I don't know if he has any interest in Peacock even though he's a big NBC watcher.

I understand the feeling. There's only so much time in the day to watch TV and stream and it's simply not possible to keep up with everything no matter how great the service looks or how great the content looks. If you don't have the time, then it's a waste of money. Most of you guys have families and full-time jobs, thus you simply don't have the time or disposable income to invest in every cool streaming service.

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Originally Posted by Decker (Post 13770501)

Will there be PS4 or Xbox app?

PS4 app available on July 20th according to this article: https://www.engadget.com/nbc-peacock...142144420.html

"Beginning July 20th, Peacock will be available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro. Users will have access to the free, $5 and $10 subscription tiers, and Peacock will curate a row featuring available content."

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Peacock is now live! I signed in on my Apple TV 4K with no troubles.

It's a mix of Live TV and VOD content including movies. There's quite a bit of stuff. Lots of old NBC, USA and other NBC owned cable shows along with classic shows. Even some Showtime series on there.

OG Law and Order is on there (it's never had a streaming deal), but only seasons 13-20 right now. I assume it has to do with current licensing deals.

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So according to Deadline, this is what you can currently watch on the free ad supported tier:

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FREE TIER

The movie library includes The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Tully, Phantom Thread, The Interpreter, American Psycho, The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, The Blair Witch Project, The Mummy, Joe, Fletch, Fletch Lives, The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury, Fear, Psycho, Do the Right Thing, Howard the Duck, Billy Elliot, The Birds, Willie, Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas, The Last House On The Left, I Am Ali, In The Name of the Father, Lone Ranger, The Hitcher, Law Abiding Citizen, The Sting, What Dreams May Come, Fried Green Tomatoes, One True Thing, Gosford Park, Dracula and Dragnet.

Episodic fare includes NBC shows like This Is Us and The Blacklist as well as comedies like 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, Saved by the Bell, Punky Brewster, The Johnny Carson Show, The Carol Burnett Show, Real Husbands of Hollywood and Everybody Hates Chris.

Dramas include Friday Night Lights, Downton Abbey, Parenthood, Monk, Heroes, Psych, The Game, Suits, Sacred Lies, Royal Pains, Battlestar Galactica, Columbo, Hunter, The Rockford Files, Dateline, 21 Jump Street, Highlander, Leave It To Beaver, Munsters and Murder She Wrote.

Reality series like Below Deck, Southern Charm, Chrisley Knows Best, Botched, Flipping Out, Million Dollar Listing New York, Pawn Stars, Storage Wars, Real Housewives of Dallas, Jay Leno’s Garage, Shahs of Sunset and Undercover Boss are in the mix. The competition roster includes series like Top Chef Masters, Hell’s Kitchen, Hollywood Game Nightand American Ninja Warrior Jr. Kids series include Kong, The Animated Series, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, Fievel’s American Tails and Woody Woodpecker. Among the Spanish-language titles are Betty en NY, I Love Jenni, Reina De Corazones, The Riveras, Preso No. 1, Caso Cerrado, El Baron, El Chema, Larrymania, Perro Amor, Mi Familia Perfecta, Quien es Quien, Victoria and Donde Esta Elisa.

Live sports in the free tier include four exclusive Premier League matches on Peacock launch day, coverage of the U.S. Open Championship and Women’s Open Championships. In 2021, an NFL Wild Card Playoff Game and select events from the upcoming Tokyo Olympics are in the offing. Also on tap are on-demand replays of events like Triple Crown horse races, daily highlights from NBC Sports, and hundreds of hours of sports series, documentaries and films such as Tiger Woods Chasing History, 1968, I Am Ali, Dream Team, Being Evel, Feherty, Willie, and Peacock Originals Lost Speedways and In Deep with Ryan Lochte.

I have the $80 ad free promo tier and this is what you get added in addition for either that or the cheaper ad supported tier:

You do not get any of the new Peacock originals in the free tier.

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PREMIUM TIER

Peacock Originals are one of the main draws of Premium, with shows including Brave New World, The Capture, Intelligence, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home, DreamWorks Where’s Waldo?, DreamWorks Cleopatra In Space and Curious George. All library series can also be accessed, including Two and a Half Men, Everybody Loves Raymond, George Lopez, Jeff Foxworthy Show, King of Queens, Superstore, Frasier, Cheers, House, The Affair, Yellowstone, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Ray Donovan, Swedish Dicks and American Ninja Warrior; kids series including DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk, Care Bears and Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot.

Movies include Shrek, Lone Survivor, Ted, Identity Thief, Children of Men, Charlie Wilson’s War, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Frankenstein, Kicking and Screaming, Larry Crowne and You, Me & Dupree.

NBC shows offered the day after their linear premieres include America’s Got Talent, Blindspot, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, A Little Late with Lilly Singh, Saturday Night Live, Superstore, Law & Order: SVU, Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, New Amsterdam, Manifest, The Titan Games, Hollywood Game Night, World of Dance, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Access Hollywood, Days of Our Lives, Dateline, NBC Nightly News and Meet the Press, and Telemundo series including 100 Días Para Enamorarnos, Celia, Cennet, Enemigo Intimo, La Doña, Minuto Para Ganar and Noticias Telemundo.

Late Night With Seth Meyersand The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will hit the platform at 8PM ET.

Sports offerings on Peacock Premium will also range from soccer to cycling to wrestling. There will be 175 exclusive Premier League matches shown during the 2020-2021 season. Also scheduled is coverage of elite cycling events like the Tour De France from August 29 to September 20, and La Vuelta from October 20 to November 8. More than 100 hours of WWE content will head to Peacock in August, including series WWE Untold and Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions,and compilations like John Cena’s Best WrestleMania Matches.

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I spent about an hour going through the curation of content and it’s pretty good to start out.

HBO Max has an edge because it has a much stronger curation of movies. But this one also includes live TV and will include live sports starting today. So it’s a pretty good start. I just don’t know if I have enough time in the day to really maximize it. I’ll try though.

Well the live TV section is mostly focused on NBCUniversal content. There’s actually a live The Office channel that shows shorts.

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I have Samsung and Roku and neither have Peacock at this time (or the time I left the house, about 2 hours ago).

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Does the free tier include shows like SNL (and I know it's on break right now) or whatever the day after their airings like the shows locked in the premium tier?

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Do they have all episodes of SNL?

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Originally Posted by fujishig (Post 13772857)

Does the free tier include shows like SNL (and I know it's on break right now) or whatever the day after their airings like the shows locked in the premium tier?

See my list above.

I just did a check and season 40 and onwards seems to be full seasons. They have select episodes from some older seasons.

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Originally Posted by Why So Blu? (Post 13772928)

Does it have 4K?

No 4K yet

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Originally Posted by DJariya (Post 13772930)

See my list above.

I just did a check and season 40 and onwards seems to be full seasons. They have select episodes from some older seasons.

I was more wondering if they are delayed seasons like most other services or day after like their premium tier.

For instance, Disney+ has a bunch of shows airing on the Disney channel but they are (intentionally) a season behind.