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Forbes
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Where To Watch Netflix's ‘Sullivan's Crossing' Season 3 Immediately, For Free
Sullivan's Crossing Netflix has once again found itself in a bit of a strange situation with a licensed series, as its new #1 show in the US is Sullivan's Crossing, a Canadian series it does not own, just the broadcast rights to the first two seasons. So, you'll have to wait for season 3, right? Wrong. Season 3 of Sullivan's Crossing not only already exists, it's currently airing as we speak. Not on Netflix, as you've seen, but on one of the networks that it's broadcast on, The CW. While I haven't watched the CW since the Arrowverse ended and took all its shows with it, it still very much exists and has the occasional popular program like this (which was originally on CTV). But it has a site (and an app) that you can stream its shows on (at least in the US), including the current still-airing season 3 of Sullivan's Crossing. And it's free, no cable login required. You just need to have the capacity to use a somewhat janky internal player for the CW site and sit through a bunch of ad breaks because this is a 'real' channel, not a subscription streaming service in the traditional sense. CW I mean, it's free, so I don't think a few commercials should stop you from continuing to watch if you've enjoyed the series thus far. The season finale is literally airing five days from now on July 17, and after that, the whole season will be ready to binge. Season 3 will come to Netflix at some point here if you want to wait for that. Some reporting says that it will be on August 11, 2025, so it would just be another month. Up to you. Again, the CW site and app are mildly annoying, but it's not a huge deal. What about season 4? Yes, it exists. Sullivan's Crossing is popular enough that even before this new Netflix run, that was already greenlit. Sullivan's Crossing is a yearly show in the grand tradition of old, meaning season 4 should arrive in April or May of 2026. Bit of a wait, but better than a 2-3 year break like most Netflix shows. I'm not entirely sure what the appeal is, but my wife, who just finished season 2, says it's better than similarly themed Netflix originals like Sweet Magnolias and Virgin River, for whatever that's worth. So sure, hop into season 3 now, or just wait a month until Netflix scoops it up. Your call. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Apple reportedly outbids ESPN for F1 U.S. broadcast rights as coverage could move to streaming platform in 2026
Formula 1 racing telecasts could reportedly move from ESPN to Apple in 2026 with the streaming platform outbidding the network for the next broadcast rights agreement. Apple offered Liberty Media $150 million per year for F1 rights, Puck's Dylan Byers reported. That exceeds the approximate $85 million ESPN was paying for the current package, which expires after the current season. Advertisement According to the Athletic, Liberty is "trending" toward picking Apple because of the gulf in numbers. The Athletic said ESPN offered $95 million while the Apple bid was between $120 million and $150 million and ESPN won't be matching Apple's offer. Byers reports that Apple officials, including CEO Tim Cook and Disney executives CEO Bob Iger and ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro, presented their offers to Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang at the annual Allen & Company conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. In an intriguing instance of timing, Apple is reportedly winning the F1 broadcast rights two weeks after the company's "F1" film starring Brad Pitt finished No. 1 at the box office. To this point, "F1" has grossed $300 million worldwide. Advertisement So Apple and F1 are effectively already in business together. But elements of the filmmaking process, directed by Joseph Kosinski, could make their way into Apple's coverage. ESPN currently uses the world feed with announcers from Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. Technology could lead to a much more immersive experience for viewers than the world feed that is currently broadcast on ESPN. For instance, the custom camera system used to film footage in actual F1 cars could also be used on broadcasts, according to Puck. Apple and CEO Tim Cook have already been in business with Formula 1 racing, partnering on the production of the "F1" movie starring Brad Pitt that has grossed $300 million worldwide in two weeks. (Photo by) (Mark Thompson via Getty Images) F1 will be the third sports package that Apple has agreed to, joining Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer. Streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon, Peacock and YouTube continue to take steps into sports broadcast rights, lessening broadcast networks' previous hold on live sporting events. Advertisement The risk for F1 is going exclusively to a streaming platform that won't be available on traditional broadcast or cable television. That might alienate some fans who don't want to pay for an Apple TV+ subscription to watch races. MLS has arguably suffered from no longer being as accessible to casual viewers or devoted fans who don't or can't pay for MLS Season Pass. However, F1 gained significant popularity through another streaming platform with Netflix's "Drive to Survive" docuseries, which created a whole new contingent of fans who learned about the teams, drivers, competition and much of the drama surrounding events on the circuit. Advertisement Yet ESPN has averaged 1.3 million viewers per race this season, doubling numbers from seven years ago when the network took over F1 broadcasts from NBC. Can Apple match that audience? It's difficult to say since Apple does not release viewership numbers from its MLB and MLS broadcasts. F1 might be less concerned about that with the major money that Apple will reportedly be paying for its U.S. rights package.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Apple reportedly outbids ESPN for F1 U.S. broadcast rights, moving coverage to streaming platform
Formula 1 racing telecasts will reportedly move from ESPN to Apple in 2026 with the streaming platform outbidding the network for the next broadcast rights agreement. Apple offered Liberty Media $150 million per year for F1 rights, Puck's Dylan Byers reports. That far exceeds the approximate $85 million ESPN was paying for the current package, which expires after the current season. Advertisement While the exact number of ESPN's bid isn't known, the network will not match or top Apple's offer, according to Business Insider. The deal has not yet been finalized, but Byers reports that Apple officials (including CEO Tim Cook) and Disney executives (CEO Bob Iger and ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro) presented their offers to Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang at the annual Allen & Company conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. In an intriguing instance of timing, Apple is reportedly winning the F1 broadcast rights two weeks after the company's "F1" film starring Brad Pitt finished No. 1 at the box office. To this point, "F1" has grossed $300 million worldwide. So Apple and F1 are effectively already in business together. But elements of the filmmaking process, directed by Joseph Kosinski, could make their way into Apple's coverage. Technology could lead to a much more immersive experience for viewers than ESPN was able to offer. For instance, the custom camera system used to film footage in actual F1 cars could also be used on broadcasts, according to Puck. Apple and CEO Tim Cook have already been in business with Formula 1 racing, partnering on the production of the "F1" movie starring Brad Pitt that has grossed $300 million worldwide in two weeks. (Photo by) (Mark Thompson via Getty Images) F1 will be the third sports package that Apple has agreed to, joining Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer. Streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon, Peacock and YouTube continue to take steps into sports broadcast rights, lessening broadcast networks' previous hold on live sporting events. Advertisement The risk for F1 is going exclusively to a streaming platform that won't be available on traditional broadcast or cable television. That might alienate some fans who don't want to pay for an Apple TV+ subscription to watch races. MLS has arguably suffered from no longer being as accessible to casual viewers — or perhaps even devoted fans. However, F1 gained significant popularity through another streaming platform with Netflix's "Drive to Survive" docuseries, which created a whole new contingent of fans who learned about the teams, drivers, competition and much of the drama surrounding events on the circuit. Advertisement Yet ESPN has averaged 1.3 million viewers per race this season, doubling numbers from seven years ago when the network took over F1 broadcasts from NBC. Can Apple match that audience? It's difficult to say since Apple does not release viewership numbers from its MLB and MLS broadcasts. F1 might be less concerned about that with the major money that Apple will be paying for its U.S. rights package.
Reuters
a day ago
- Business
- Reuters
Apple bids for Formula 1 US streaming rights, Business Insider reports
July 11 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab has submitted a bid worth at least $150 million a year for the U.S. rights to stream Formula 1 races starting in 2026, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing a source familiar with the negotiations. The iPhone-maker is poised to win the rights as the leading bidder, the report said, opens new tab, as Walt Disney's (DIS.N), opens new tab ESPN, which currently holds the rights, will not try to match or beat it. Apple declined a Reuters request for comment, while F1 and its owner Liberty Media did not immediately respond. The news follows Apple's success with its "F1: The Movie" film starring Brad Pitt, that has grossed over $300 million worldwide as of Friday, according to IMDb's Box Office Mojo. ESPN holds the U.S. broadcast rights for these races through the year's season, though Reuters has reported in February that its exclusivity period to negotiate a new contract with F1 has expired.
Arabian Business
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Arabian Business
Apple in talks to secure US Formula 1 streaming rights following success of Brad Pitt ‘F1' film
Apple Inc. is in discussions to acquire the US rights to broadcast Formula 1, intensifying competition with Disney's ESPN as the current contract approaches expiry next year, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The iPhone maker's move follows the strong box office performance of its original movie F1, starring Brad Pitt, which has become Apple's highest-grossing film to date. The film, alongside Netflix's Drive to Survive documentary series, has boosted interest in the sport among younger, female and American audiences. Apple eyes F1 broadcast rights Formula 1's US rights are currently held by ESPN, which pays around $85 million annually for the broadcasts. However, ESPN's exclusive negotiation period ended last year without a deal, opening the bidding process to other interested parties including Apple. Analysts at Citi estimate the next US broadcast deal could be worth approximately $121 million per year, a figure likely to rise following the film's success. Formula 1's global media rights revenue grew by almost 8 per cent to about $1.1 billion in 2024. Liberty Media, the owner of Formula 1, has prioritised the US market, adding Miami and Las Vegas to the race calendar in recent years. Cadillac, backed by billionaire financier Mark Walter and General Motors, is set to join the grid as the 11 th team in 2026. Viewership of Formula 1 races on ESPN has doubled since Liberty Media took control in 2017, from 554,000 average viewers per race in 2018 to around 1.1 million in 2024. The first 10 events this year averaged 1.3 million viewers, with record audiences for races in Australia, China, Monaco, Spain, Canada and Austria. Apple has also made moves in live sports streaming, with deals to broadcast Major League Baseball Friday night games and Major League Soccer matches in North America.
