Curiosity Stream
Curiosity Stream Inc., often called Curiosity, is an American streaming service started in 2015 by Discovery Channel founder John S. Hendricks.[1] It offers documentaries, films, and TV shows. By 2021, it had around 20 million subscribers.[2][3][4][5]
The service makes its own shows and also includes content from other producers. It became available on various platforms, including Amazon Channels and Comcast's Xfinity Stream app. The company, led by Clint Stinchcomb since 2018, expanded internationally and acquired other educational platforms.[6] In 2021, it rebranded as Curiosity, which includes the streaming service, a TV channel, and a production studio.[7]
Curiosity Stream's content focuses on science, history, technology, and nature, with options for children. Notable shows include "Beyond the Spotlight", and "Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall." Originally, priced at $19.99 per year, the service's cost increased to $39.99 per year by May 2023.[8][9]
References
- ↑ Spangler, Todd. Discovery Veteran Bill Goodwyn Joins John Hendricks' CuriosityStream (in en). Variety (June 30, 2020). Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ↑ CuriosityStream Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results (in en-US). investors.curiositystream.com. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ Mullin, Benjamin (August 2, 2018). "Discovery Channel Founder Pivots After Hitting Ceiling for Cord-Cutter Bonanza". The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/discovery-channel-founder-pivots-after-hitting-ceiling-for-cord-cutter-bonanza-1533214801. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ↑ Shaw, Luvas (December 10, 2019). "Streaming Service Quietly Gathers More Subscribers Than HBO Now". www.bloomberg.com. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-10/streaming-service-taps-stephen-hawking-to-outdraw-espn-hbo. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ↑ Scott Kitun. CuriosityStream puts facts and science wonders front and center with documentary streaming service wgnradio.com WGN. (July 10, 2020).
- ↑ Clint Stinchcomb Named President and CEO of CuriosityStream. Multichannel (June 20, 2018). Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ↑ Exclusive: CuriosityStream expands in Europe with Spiegel linear deal (in en-US). TBI Vision (2021-07-29). Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ↑ Abarinova, Masha. Curiosity Stream plans to hike prices later this year. Fierce Video (March 25, 2022). Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ↑ Curiosity Stream (in en). curiositystream.com. Retrieved 2023-03-15.