Everything You Need to Know About Quibi
Quibi, a new streaming service from Jeffrey Katzenberg, founder and CEO of Dreamworks, officially launched today. Unlike most streaming services, which are designed to be viewed on your TV, Quibi is designed to be viewed primarily on your mobile phone.
The service is currently only available in the US and Canada, but the company plans to launch it in other countries as well.
What can I see?
Quibi has launched nearly 50 shows and films, all new. The show is approximately 10 minutes long, so you can watch it during your lunch break or sometime on your daily commute. The programming is also designed to be viewed in landscape and portrait modes, so you will be able to see two different versions of the same show when you watch. You can choose the one you like best. You can also download the show for offline viewing.
A number of celebrities are putting on shows specifically for the platform. Joe Jonas, for example, stars in the travel series Joe ‘s Cup, and Anna Kendrick has a platform comedy called The Mannequin . You’ll also find the Aqua Donkey show from Funny or Die, Cam Newton’s Iron Sharpens Iron show, and the show in which Chrissy Teigan serves as a judge in a courtroom .
Some shows are scripted, while others are not scripted. We posted a list of everything that launches today, a few weeks ago , but again, since this is all new, the best way to find out what’s new is to try a few shows.
In addition to the shows, Quibi also offers chapter-by-chapter movies. For example, the film ” The Most Dangerous Game” is released on the platform, starring Liam Hemsworth and Christoph Waltz.
Here’s how Kuibi describes it: “Desperate to take care of his pregnant wife before a fatal illness could take his life, Dodge Tynes (Liam Hemsworth) accepts the offer to participate in a deadly game in which he is prey. This dystopian action movie explores the limits of how far someone can go to fight for their life and their family. Let the games begin. “
Also available today is a documentary produced by LeBron James entitled ” I Promise.” From Kuibi : “I PROMISE ! »Tells the story of LeBron James’ efforts to close the achievement gap in his hometown of Akron, Ohio through the eyes of inspiring students who are changing expectations for their future. The series will explore the daily challenges, victories and life-changing impacts of school staff, students and families working together in a unique family-oriented educational environment that embraces the trauma and challenges many face in Akron. ”
New content is expected to be released weekly.
How much is it?
Quibi will ultimately cost $ 4.99 per month with ads or $ 7.99 per month without ads, but if you sign up for the service before the end of April, you can get a 90-day free trial for free. If you are a subscriber of T-Mobile with a few lines in your account, you can take advantage of this free trial version even more free and receive a full year Quibi provided that you register before July 7 .
How should I watch?
Since this service is for mobile devices only, you need to download an iOS or Android app to access the content. You will need to create an account to access any content and transfer your payment details.
Accounts are meant to be used by one person, so you won’t be able to add multiple people to your account.
When you do sign up, you can also go ahead and set a calendar reminder for yourself to reconsider your subscription after 89 days. If you do not cancel your subscription before the 90-day trial expires, you will be automatically charged the subscription fee for the version you selected (no ads or no ads) during the registration process.