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Last year, three foreign-language movies were up for the Best Picture Academy award: Anatomy of a Fall, Past Lives, and The Zone of Interest. Usually, films not in English are relegated to International Feature, so this is an unprecedented move on the Academy's part. To be sure, there's still a lot to be done for full and fair representation, but it's an encouraging step in the right direction, one that will hopefully lead to more people appreciating the diverse beauty of world cinema. And so, on that note, we're compiling a list of the best foreign-language movies that have come out this 2024. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled and updating this article as we move along the year, but for our money, these are the most enjoyable so far that are available to stream.

Every streaming price* hike is listed below.

• August 20th, 2024. Paramount+ raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (Premium costs $12.99, previously $11.99)
• July 18th, 2024. Peacock raised the price of every plan by $2 (Premium costs $7.99, previously $5.99)
• June 12th, 2024. Philo raised its subscription price from $25 to $28
• June 4th, 2024. Max raised the price of its ad-free plans by $1
• February 12th, 2024. Sling TV raised the price of Sling Blue from $40 to $45
• February 12th, 2024. Sling TV raised the price of Sling Orange + Blue from $55 to $60
• February 1st, 2024. Fubo TV raised the price of every plan by an average of $5 (Pro costs $79.99, previously $75.99)
• November 5th, 2023. DirecTV Stream raised the price of every plan by an average of $5 (Choice costs $108.99, previously $99.99)
• November 2nd, 2023. Discovery+ raised its subscription price from $6.99 to $8.99
• October 23rd, 2023. Apple TV+ raised its subscription price from $6.99 to $9.99
• October 18th, 2023. Netflix raised the price of every plan by $2 to $3 (Premium costs $22.99, previously $19.99)
• October 12th, 2023. Disney+ raised its ad-free plan price from $10.99 to $13.99
• October 12th, 2023. Hulu raised its ad-free plan price from $14.99 to $17.99
• October 12th, 2023. ESPN+ raised its subscription price from $9.99 to $10.99
• August 17th, 2023. Peacock raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (Premium costs $5.99, previously $4.99)
• June 27th, 2023. Paramount+ raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (Premium costs $11.99, previously $9.99)
• March 17th, 2023. YouTube TV raised its subscription price from $64.99 to $72.99
• February 11th, 2023. Max raised its ad-free plan price from $14.99 to $15.99
• December 8th, 2022. Disney+ raised its ad-free plan price from $7.99 to $10.99
• December 8th, 2022. Hulu raised its ad-free plan price from $12.99 to $14.99
• December 8th, 2022. Hulu with Live TV raised its subscription price from $70 to $75
• November 4th, 2022. Sling TV raised the prices of Sling Blue and Sling Orange from $35 to $40
• November 4th, 2022. Sling TV raised the price of Sling Orange + Blue from $50 to $55
• October 24th, 2022. Apple TV+ raised its subscription price from $4.99 to $6.99
• January  14th, 2022. Netflix raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (Premium costs $19.99, previously $17.99)
• November 19th, 2021. Hulu with Live TV raised its subscription price from $65 to $70
• October 8th, 2021. Hulu raised its ad-free plan price from $11.99 to $12.99
• May 25th, 2021. Philo raised its subscription price from $20 to $25
• March 26th, 2021. Disney+ raised its ad-free plan price from $6.99 to $7.99
• January 27th, 2021. Sling TV raised the prices of Sling Blue and Sling Orange from $30 to $35
• January 27th, 2021. Sling TV raised the price of Sling Orange + Blue from $45 to $50
• October 29th, 2020. Netflix raised its Premium plan from $15.99 to $17.99
• July 1st, 2020. YouTube TV raised its subscription price from $49.99 to $64.99
• April 10th, 2019. YouTube TV raised its subscription price from $39.99 to $49.99
• January 15th, 2019. Netflix raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (Premium costs $15.99, previously $13.99)

*Prices indicated are monthly prices.

Chart of price hikes for the six major streamers

Chart of price hikes for live TV cord-cutting services

What's the difference between price increases and ad plans?

Price hikes and ad-supported plans are different sides of the same coin: both are ways for streamers to increase profits. If a streamer wants to avoid the dreaded "price hike" accusation, then it will remove certain features, one of them being ad-free viewing. Amazon Prime, for example, can offer the same price it's had for years because it now includes ads. More recently, AMC+ got to lower its steep price by introducing ads, while Netflix got rid of its famous Basic plan to further push its ad-supported plan as the cheapest one you can get on the platform. Basically, more ad revenue = more costs saved for the streamers.

Why do streaming services increase their prices?

Between rising production costs, dwindling subscriber growth, and labor strikes, streaming services are having to shell out way more money than they used to. It was easy to sell low at first when the competition wasn't as cutthroat and the market was not as saturated. But now that everyone is on board the cord-cutting ship, prices are going back up to the way they were.

Which streaming service has increased its price the most?

That honor goes to Netflix, which has consistently been upping its price since 2019. It's followed closely by Sling TV, Disney+, and Hulu, despite all three of these services offering some pretty affordable bundles.

Which streaming service has never increased its prices?

Amazon Prime has never increased its price since it introduced Prime Video as a standalone service in 2016. Perhaps in an attempt to retain that reputation, it now has ads but gives viewers the option to remove them for an extra $2.99/month.

When will Netflix increase its price next?

Historically, Netflix has introduced a price change every 1 to 2 years. Since the platform dramatically raised its prices early last year, Netflix will likely increase its price again later this year or early next year.

The year has just begun but Netflix is already releasing new movies almost every day. Granted, many of them are easy-to-film comedy specials, but if you comb through all that fluff, there are actually a couple of worthwhile gems worth checking out. From blockbusters, indies, world cinema entries, and everything in between, here are the newest Netflix movies that are worth checking out this 2024. We'll be regularly updating this list as new movies arrive on Netflix, so make sure you bookmark this page for easy reference. Lastly, if you want to catch up on last year's best, we also have our favorite 2023 Netflix movies rounded up in this list.

One thing about Netflix is that it never runs out of originals to release. With partnerships from across the globe, you can be sure it has everything from Bollywood musicals and impossible K-dramas to Nordic mysteries and Aussie dark comedies (it's a thing!). But that also means it can be overwhelming to sort out the genuinely good from those the outstandingly bad. So in this article, we're gathering and ranking the best TV shows on Netflix to come out this 2024. 

We'll be regularly updating this list with new titles as 2024 rolls along, so make sure you bookmark it or keep it open along with your other hundred tabs, at least! While you're at it, why not check out our 2023 list? 

It's true that major live TV packages are comprehensive and packed to the brim with all sorts of features that make cord-cutting possible, like cloud DVR and multiple screens, but the real question is: do they have live Spanish channels? 

Sure they might have Univision or Telemundo, but we're talking about stuff like TUDN, Galavisión, and Cine Latino for all-around sports, news, and entertainment coverage en Español. Thankfully, there are several Hispanic-friendly live TV packages to pick from. The cheapest would be platforms like Pluto and Yip since they're free, but if you're willing to shell out, Fubo, Vidgo, Hulu with Live TV, and Sling have specialized packages that feature at least 20 more live Spanish channels than the usual fare. Sling even takes it up a notch by offering regional packages that cater to different Latin countries, whether you're in Sudamérica or Centroamérica. 

Read on to learn more about the best Latino live TV packages available right now. 

We may just be a few days into 2024, but there's no stopping the movies. The theaters are packed with new films and the streamers are equally filled with titles of all kinds. There's always something new to see, but we're here to tell you which ones are actually worth your time and money. In this list, we're recommending the best films of the year that are available to stream or rent right now. We'll be regularly updating it as we go along, so make sure you keep tabs on this page — or better yet bookmark it for reference. While you're here, you can also check out our comprehensive guide to the best films of 2023.

With the strike over and COVID now part of our everyday reality, it looks like 2024 is shaping up to be the year TV goes back in full swing. In the US, that means more options than ever before, but we're after the bigger picture here: apart from American dramas and sitcoms, we're also looking at K-dramas, Nordic noir, British thrillers, and Bollywood musicals, to name a few. In this list, we're compiling the best new shows that streaming has to offer. We'll be regularly updating it as we go through the year, so be sure to bookmark this list or keep it open in a tab somewhere. If you want to catch up, you can also check out our list of the best TV shows from the previous year. So with that, here are best 2024 shows so far.

It should be easy to watch live games from your local sports team, but thanks to carriage disputes over who gets to broadcast which game and what league, it's just as complicated (and expensive!) than ever before. In the cord-cutting world, only a handful of streaming services carry regional sports networks, or RSNs, but they are there, and we're here to tell you the best ones to check out. DirecTV Stream has the widest coverage when it comes to RSNs, followed by Fubo. Then there's a big wide gap before being trailed by YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV, both of which still offer RSNs but only those covering major markets. Now, if you're only after live local sports and not much else, services like Bally Sports and YES let you watch both in- and out-of-market games from a variety of teams. Below, we list the best streaming services to watch RSNs without cable. We've also included links to their sites, price guides, channel lineups, and other additional information to help you out.

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Which RSNs are on DirecTV Stream?

The Regional Sports Networks on DirecTV Stream are:

• Altitude
• SportsNet Pittsburgh
• AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain
• Space City Home Network (SCHN)
• Bally Sports Detroit
• Bally Sports Florida
• Bally Sports Great Lakes
• Bally Sports Indiana
• Bally Sports Kansas City
• Bally Sports Midwest
• Bally Sports New Orleans
• Bally Sports North
• Bally Sports Ohio
• Bally Sports Oklahoma
• Bally Sports San Diego
• Bally Sports South
• Bally Sports Southeast
• Bally Sports Southwest
• Bally Sports Sun
• Bally Sports West
• Bally Sports Wisconsin
• Marquee Sports Network
• MASN
• MSG
• NBC Sports Bay Area
• NBC Sports Boston
• NBC Sports California
• NBC Sports Chicago
• NBC Sports Philadelphia
• NBC Sports Washington
• NESN
• Root Sports Northwest
• Spectrum SportsNet
• Spectrum SportsNet LA
• SportsNet NY
• YES Network

Which RSNs are on Fubo?

The Regional Sports Networks on Fubo are:

• Altitude
• SportsNet Pittsburgh
• AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain
• Space City Home Network (SCHN)
• Bally Sports Detroit
• Bally Sports Florida
• Bally Sports Great Lakes
• Bally Sports Indiana
• Bally Sports Kansas City
• Bally Sports Midwest
• Bally Sports New Orleans
• Bally Sports North
• Bally Sports Ohio
• Bally Sports Oklahoma
• Bally Sports San Diego
• Bally Sports South
• Bally Sports Southeast
• Bally Sports Southwest
• Bally Sports Sun
• Bally Sports West
• Bally Sports Wisconsin
• Marquee Sports Network
• MSG
• NBC Sports Bay Area
• NBC Sports Boston
• NBC Sports California
• NBC Sports Chicago
• NBC Sports Philadelphia
• NBC Sports Washington
• NESN
• Root Sports Northwest
• SportsNet NY

Which RSNs are on Hulu + Live TV?

The Regional Sports Networks on Hulu with Live TV are:

• NBC Sports Bay Area
• NBC Sports Boston
• NBC Sports California
• NBC Sports Chicago
• NBC Sports Philadelphia
• NBC Sports Washington
• SportsNet NY

Which RSNs are on Youtube TV?

The Regional Sports Networks on Youtube TV are the same ones on Hulu with Live TV:

• NBC Sports Bay Area
• NBC Sports Boston
• NBC Sports California
• NBC Sports Chicago
• NBC Sports Philadelphia
• NBC Sports Washington
• SportsNet NY

Xbox is an entertainment console that carries more than just games. If you go to the apps page, you'll find plenty of streaming services, but it's no coincidence that the first ones you'll see are those that require an existing account to access. So you'll still need your login details to start watching Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime, for instance, unless you're on a free trial. However, if you scroll past these familiar names, you'll actually find less familiar ones that you can watch for free. 

Most of them, like Freestream and Vudu, offer live TV channels you can tune into 24/7, while services Freevee and Filmrise offer films and TV shows that range from the latest to the most beloved classics. The catch is that they come with ads, sometimes too many of them, but seeing as it won't cost you an extra penny, it's worth considering if you're up for a binge. Here now, are the best free streaming services on Xbox.

Thankfully, anime isn't the niche interest it used to be. Nowadays, you won't be hard-pressed to find someone who's at least seen a Studio Ghibli film, or whose knowledge of Japanese anime goes beyond Pokemon and Naruto. That could explain why, in the last couple of years, films like Your Name. and Weathering With You have broken through to become sleeper hits in the West, while live-action adaptations like One Piece are currently topping most-watched lists around the world. 

As a result, it's not all that hard to find ways to watch anime anymore. In streaming, you have specialty services like Crunchyroll fully dedicated to streaming the latest anime episodes, while heavyset streamers like Netflix and Hulu have carved a space for original anime acquisitions. 

It might be tricker to look for free (and legal!) services streaming anime, though not impossible. There are sites like RetroCrush and Pokemon TV that exclusively stream anime, though you'll have to sit through a couple of ads. Even others, like freevee and Pluto TV, feature all sorts of shows and live channels, not just anime, in case you're looking for more varied content. Below, we the best free streaming services for anime.

Now TV is the latest, cheapest, and possibly the simplest live TV package Comcast's Xfinity is offering exclusively to its customers. At $20/month, it gives you access to more than 40 cable channels, 20 hours of DVR, and a subscription to Peacock Premium at no additional cost. The main draw, however, is that it is completely cordless. You don't need to buy extra equipment and pay the installation fees that come with it, nor are you required to sign an annual agreement tying you down to this one service. If it's not to your liking, you can cancel it anytime. It sounds simple enough, but learning about Now TV can be confusing because of two things. One is that it's fairly new, and two is that the brand is imported from the UK. But while their Now TV looks the same, it operates very differently from its US counterpart. So, what exactly is Xfinity's Now TV? What comes with it, what doesn't, how can you get it, and is it ultimately worth it? We're here to give you the rundown on this service so you can decide for yourself.

Summary:

• Price: $20 per month (exclusive of taxes)
• Channels: More than 40 cable channels, including A&E, AMC, The Food Network, HGTV, History, Discovery, and TLC
• How to sign up: You can sign up on their website

Who can get Now TV?

You have to be subscribed to a postpaid Xfinity Internet plan to access Now TV. This excludes Internet Essentials and Internet Essentials+. If you're not on Xfinity yet, you can browse through their plans and see if anything is to your liking.

How to subscribe to Now TV?

If you're an Xfinity Internet postpaid user, you can sign into your account online, add Now TV to your cart, and check it out instantly. After that, you can download the Xfinity Stream app for free and stream Now TV from there. You can watch Now TV on up to three devices at the same time. The Xfinity Stream app is compatible with most streaming devices, but it works best on Xumo and Amazon Fire TV.

How much does Now TV cost?

Now TV costs $20/month, plus taxes. That could cost you an extra $2-$4 on the monthly billing.

Can you get Now TV without a TV box?

Yes. Since Now TV is fully cordless, you don't need a TV box, receiver, satellite, or physical DVR device to start watching.

Channel lineup

Now TV also gives you access to more than 40 live cable channels, which we've listed in their entirety below. Though the lineup is notably lacking in the news and sports department, Now TV makes up for it by throwing in a Peacock Premium subscription for free. And to its credit, Peacock has a competitive coverage of live sports, but more on that later.

• A&E
• Afro
• AMC
• Animal Planet
• Aspire
• BBC America
• BBC News
• Comedy.TV
• Cooking Channel
• Crime+Investigation
• Discovery Channel
• Discovery Life Channel
• Food Network
• Fyi
• GetTV
• Great American Family
• Great American Living
• GSN
• Hallmark Channel
• Hallmark Drama
• Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
• HGTV
• History Channel
• ID
• IFC
• Justice Central TV
• Lifetime
• LMN
• Magnolia Network
• Military History Channel
• Motortrend
• OWN
• Pursuit
• Recipe.TV
• Science Channel
• Sony Movies
• Sundance Channel
• TLC
• Travel Channel
• The Weather Channel
• UPtv
• Vice
• WETV

Does Now TV have local channels?

No, Now TV doesn't carry local channels.

Does Now TV have add-on channels?

At the moment, no, Now TV doesn't give you the option to add premium channels for an extra fee. UPDATE: As of May 2024, Now TV gives you the option to add the StreamSaver bundle to your subscription for just $30/month, which shaves $10 off its standalone price. The bundle contains Netflix Basic, Peacock Premium, and Apple TV+ at a 30% discounted rate.

Does Now TV have cloud DVR?

Yes, it does, 20 hours worth. With the Xfinity Stream app, you can also watch your recordings offline or on-the-go on your mobile device. Just be careful not to go beyond the allocated hours, since Xfinity can charge you extra for that.

Does Now TV have live sports?

Yes. With your free Peacock Premium subscription, you can watch Premier League, Sunday Night Football, Big Ten, PGA Tour, WWE, rugby, cycling, golf, and horse racing matches.

How do I access Peacock Premium with Now TV?

You have to activate your Peacock account via an email you'll receive after purchasing Now TV. Once that's settled, you can log into Peacock's standalone app and start watching on the platform (as of this writing, Peacock Premium is valued at $5.99/month).  Aside from live sports, Peacock also has NBC sitcoms, Bravo reality shows, DreamWorks animated movies, and original shows. If you already have a paid Peacock subscription, you'll have to cancel your existing subscription first before enjoying this offer.

What's the difference between Now TV and Xfinity Choice TV?

The main difference is that Now TV is cordless and equipment-free, while Choice TV requires a receiver or TV box to operate. That's because, unlike Now TV, it streams local TV channels and major national networks like ABC, CBS, and NBC. Instead of full-blown live TV packages like YouTube TV or Hulu with Live TV, think of Now TV as a skinny bundle that's closer to the likes of Frndly TV and Philo.

Does Now TV offer a free trial?

No, but be sure to check their website for seasonal deals and surprise discounts.

Figuring out Xfinity's TV packages is like navigating a maze. The offers often change, the plan names differ per location, and the additional fees are notoriously written in the finest of prints, so sometimes it's not until checking out (or even after!) that you learn about the required broadcast fee, for instance, or the need for TV boxes. 

Enter this explainer. In this guide, we'll try our best to explain the Comcast internet provider's most popular live TV package, Xfinity Choice TV, and clarify who can get it, how to get it, and what comes with it. With this, we hope not only to simplify the scattered information about Xfinity Choice TV out there, but also to help you decide whether or not this is the cord-cutting service best suited to your needs.

Summary:

• Price: $53.8 per month ($20 base fee + $26.30 broadcast fee + $7.50 DVR rental fee)
• Channels: More than 10 channels, including ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC 
• How to sign up: You can sign up on their website

What is Xfinity Choice TV exactly?

Xfinity Choice TV (known as "The Basic Plan" in some regions) is the most affordable of the three TV plans Xfinity offers. It includes all local and some national channels, including ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, and it comes with 20 hours of cloud DVR. It is as basic as live TV gets, so if you're gunning for something simple, this could be an ideal option for you. 

Who can get Xfinity Choice TV?

Anyone with a subscription to Xfinity Internet and access to a TV box can subscribe to Choice TV.

If you don't have the latter just yet, you can include one when checking out the Xfinity Choice TV plan online. Previously, Xfinity Flex was the most popular TV box the service offered, but since it's been discontinued, the X1 TV box is now the most likely TV box you'll be asked to get. 

How much does Xfinity Choice TV cost?

Despite being advertised as a $20/month plan, a subscription to Xfinity Choice TV requires you to pay a broadcast TV fee, which costs around $26.30/month, and rent a TV box, which starts at $7.50/month. This means that the price of Xfinity Choice TV is exactly $53.8 per month.

Keep in mind, however, that the price is still exclusive of taxes, which can range from $3 to $4. You'll also need to agree to paperless billing to enjoy the $20/month price. Otherwise, you'll be billed an extra $10. Finally, if you go beyond the allocated 20 hours on your DVR, you will be charged another $10. 

Can you get Xfinity Choice TV without a TV box?

No, you'll need a receiver of some kind to access the channels on your plan. It doesn't have to be an Xfinity device, though we'd argue the Xfinity X1 is actually good value for money, as far as DVRs go. 

Can you get Xfinity Choice TV without local channels? 

No, Xfinity Choice TV comes with local channels, so whether you want to or not, you'll have to pay the monthly $26.30 broadcast TV fee.

Channel lineup

Xfinity Choice TV promises "10+" channels, but that varies per region. For the purposes of this guide, we used an address located on the West Coast to find available channels. 

• CBC
• C-SPAN
• C-SPAN2
• Discovery Channel
• FETV
• Family Movie Classics
• Gem Shopping Network
• Hallmark Channel
• Home Shopping Network
• Jewelry TV
• PBS
• Catchy Comedy
• MeTV
• True Crime Network
• Quest
• Cozy TV
• Telemundo
• CW
• Charge!
• Music Choice
• QVC
• SonLife
• The Weather Channel

What channels can I add to my base Xfinity Choice TV package?

You can enhance your lineup by adding any of the premium and sports channels listed below. If you're more of a sports person, you can explore Xfinity's $10 sports package here, and if you're interested in international content, you can explore their foreign channel packages here. 

• HBOMax
• Starz
• Showtime
• Cinemax
• The Movie Channel
• Epix
• NFL Network
• NBA TV
• ESPN Goal line
• MLB Network
• GOLF
• NHL Network
• NASCAR
• HBO Boxing

How to subscribe to Xfinity Choice TV?

You can subscribe to Xfinity Choice TV online on their website. You can also call them, live chat with them on their site, or visit a branch.

Which local channels are available on Xfinity Choice TV?

Depending on your area, Xfinity Choice TV is likely to come with ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, and NBC local channels. 

What is the difference between Xfinity Choice TV, Popular TV, and Ultimate TV?

Choice TV is the most basic TV plan Xfinity has to offer. The next tier, Popular TV, makes a giant leap from offering 10 channels to 125+ channels, including ESPN, Bravo, and TBS. Meanwhile, Ultimate TV offers more than 185+ channels, including NBA TV and the Disney Channel. They cost $50 and $68.50 per month, respectively.

Does Xfinity Choice TV have a trial period?

Yes, sort of. Instead of billing it as a free trial, though, Xfinity calls it a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not happy with what you have, you can cancel it within the time period and get a refund. But as is the case with Xfinity, you'll have to read the fine print very carefully here to avoid surprise payments.