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[change | change source]
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (June 30, 2020). "Discovery Veteran Bill Goodwyn Joins John Hendricks' CuriosityStream". Variety. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ↑ "CuriosityStream Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results". investors.curiositystream.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ↑ Mullin, Benjamin (August 2, 2018). "Discovery Channel Founder Pivots After Hitting Ceiling for Cord-Cutter Bonanza". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ↑ Shaw, Luvas (December 10, 2019). "Streaming Service Quietly Gathers More Subscribers Than HBO Now". www.bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ↑ Scott Kitun (July 10, 2020). "CuriosityStream puts facts and science wonders front and center with documentary streaming service". wgnradio.com (Podcast). WGN. Archived from the original on July 22, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ↑ "Clint Stinchcomb Named President and CEO of CuriosityStream". Multichannel. June 20, 2018. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ↑ "Exclusive: CuriosityStream expands in Europe with Spiegel linear deal". TBI Vision. 2021-07-29. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ↑ Abarinova, Masha (March 25, 2022). "Curiosity Stream plans to hike prices later this year". Fierce Video. Archived from the original on July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ↑ "Curiosity Stream". curiositystream.com. Retrieved 2023-03-15.