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Everything coming and going on Netflix for March 2016

Now playing: Watch this: What’s new on Netflix in March 2016 1:17 March 18 is a big day for Netflix. Season 2 of “Daredevil” arrives on that day. Season 1 was well received and Marvel fans looking for their next fix after “Jessica Jones” should be pleased. On that same day, the Netflix original movie …

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Lots of free movies and TV shows hit the Web

It’s hard to argue with free movies and TV, that’s why we like Tubi TV. In February, the streaming video site added a whole bunch of new titles. All you ’80s fans, it’s time to rewatch your favorite buddy from Melmac — “Alf.” All four seasons are now online. Semi-spoiler, the final episode of Alf is considered pretty messed up …

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What’s online at HBO for February 2016

As is to be expected, HBO is bringing some major titles online in February. “Magic Mike” and “Magic Mike XXL” both make their way online. There’s also the very unusual combo of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp teaming up for “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” which streams starting February. For those of you who need your Dwayne …

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‘Batman’ and ‘Men in Black’ arrive on Amazon in February

Sure, there’s a new Batman starring Ben Affleck’s chin. However, you can watch Michael Keaton’s excellent performance in “Batman,” which hits Amazon on February 1. If you like your heroes wearing black, you won’t like “The Karate Kid” starring Ralph Macchio which becomes available on the same day as “Batman.” This February has an extra day, so Amazon will bring …

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Everything hitting Hulu in February 2016

February continues Hulu’s move into movie powerhouse with “Braveheart” and a couple of the “Naked Gun” movies. When you think about it, William Wallace and Frank Drebin are a lot alike. They share a common fight against evil, they are both decent with weapons and they both buddy around with George Kennedy. Hulu’s bread and butter is still its TV …

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What’s new on HBO online for January 2016

The deal that sent “Sesame Street” to HBO goes into effect on January 16. HBO will also have a backlog of five years of the show. PBS will still be able to air new episodes of “Sesame Street,” but only after nine months have passed from the original HBO airdate. One of 2015’s most critically-acclaimed movies, “Mad Max: Fury Road,” …

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‘The Usual Suspects,’ ‘Hackers’ and ‘Star Trek: Insurrection’ to stream online for free in January

Tubi TV is rapidly adding titles to its sizable catalog. If you haven’t heard of Tubi TV, it’s a free (but ad-supported) streaming service. In addition to the movies mentioned in the headline, the site will bring “Once Bitten” online. What’s that? You haven’t heard of “Once Bitten” either? Well, it stars a very young Jim Carrey, and Lauren Hutton …

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Hulu’s catalog gets even bigger in January 2016

Hulu’s January looks very good. For spy fans, check out “Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007” and “Mission: Impossible” starring Tom Cruise. Both arrive on January 1. Some fun movies like “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and “Scrooged” hit Hulu on that same day. On the TV front, Hulu will stream “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” starting on January 22. …

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Free movies and TV shows available in January 2016

Sony’s Crackle.com has a bunch of new stuff streaming in January. “The Net” comes back to the service after being gone for a little while. You can also catch Monty Python’s “And Now for Something Completely Different,” a collection of the comedy troupe’s best sketches from their TV series. A couple of underrated television shows arrive on Crackle in January. …

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New on Amazon Prime Video for January 2016

Amazon’s January lineup has me psyched for one reason: “Thundercats.” Volumes one and two of the original series are hitting Amazon. That should be a lot of episodes. A word of warning if you haven’t watched “Thundercats” since it first ran in 1985, the characters talk very slowly. I didn’t realize it as a child, but as an adult it …

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