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New movies and TV shows on Amazon for May 2015

Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Aviator” Miramax Films May looks like a good time to be an Amazon Prime subscriber. One of my personal favorites, “Ravenous,” lands on Amazon May 1; it’s a great combination of a drama and a horror film, with a sprinkling of comedy. It helps that the performances by Guy Pearce and …

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Free movies expiring soon, and everything on Hulu for April 2015

Now playing: Watch this: Free movies going offline soon 1:35 Time is running out to watch some fun movies on Crackle. Want to watch “Donnie Brasco” after May 1? Forget about it! And after that, you can forget about “Drive” and “Taxi Driver” too. If you’ve ever wanted to see people freak out about the reach of the Internet, watch …

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New on Amazon and free TV on iTunes for April 2015

Now playing: Watch this: New on Amazon and free TV on iTunes for April 2015 1:46 April brings lots of new content to your screens. The biggest news is that the for the first time ever starting April 10. Each movie costs around $20, but some sites are offering a discount if you buy the six-movie bundle. Amazonians (is that …

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What’s coming and going on Netflix for April 2015

Now playing: Watch this: What’s coming and going on Netflix for April 2015 1:37 Editors’ Note, April 17, 2015: Revised Netflix additions section. On Netflix, April 1 is a slaughter — no fooling around. Leaving are all the “Friday the 13th” movies available, that is, parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8. Also going away are all of “The …

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The movies to catch before they go offline soon (and some new releases)

Now playing: Watch this: Movies to catch before they go offline soon (and new… 1:29 Cord cutters rejoice. Winter is coming. “Game of Thrones,” one of the most talked-about series on television, will be just one of the shows you will be able to watch without a cable subscription with the new HBO Now service. The over-the-top video channel will …

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Free TV episodes, and new movies on iTunes for March 2015

Now playing: Watch this: Netpicks: Free TV episodes and new movies on iTunes for… 1:51 Right now, Apple is offering some TV episodes for free! While you can watch some of them elsewhere, you can watch these episodes without commercials, or download them to watch offline. Apple also has some movies that will arrive on iTunes the same day they …

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What’s new on Netflix and Amazon for March 2015

Now playing: Watch this: What’s new on Netflix and Amazon for March 2015 1:51 Editors’ Note, March 26, 2015: Revised Netflix additions section. March 2015 looks to be a great month if you plan on binge-watching some television. “Archer: Vice,” aka season 5 of “Archer,” will hit Netflix March 7. The season found itself in the danger zone over its …

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The newest stuff to watch online

Now playing: Watch this: The newest stuff to watch online 1:36 It may be the end of February and while some greats are disappearing, there’s still a lot of fun video to be found online. Hulu will have the 87th annual Academy Awards on February 26, the day after it airs live on ABC. Additionally, Hulu will premiere the second …

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What to watch during the long weekend

Now playing: Watch this: Netpicks: What to watch during the long weekend 1:54 In honor of Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day, we’ve put together a bunch of movies and tv shows you can watch on Amazon Prime Instant Video and Netflix. On February 13, Amazon unleashes a full season of “Bosch” for binge watching. This show originally aired during Amazon’s …

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What’s new on Netflix and Amazon for February

Now playing: Watch this: What’s new on Netflix and Amazon for February 2015 2:09 Editors’ Note, February 11, 2015: Revised Netflix and Amazon sections. February is upon us and that means new shows and movies to consume! The big news this month is the return of Emmy Award-winning “House of Cards” to Netflix on February 27. The end of January …

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