Company:CuriosityStream
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Type of site | Video on demand |
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| Available in | English |
| Founded | March 18, 2015 |
| Headquarters | Silver Spring, Maryland, United States |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | CuriosityStream, LLC |
| Founder(s) | John S. Hendricks |
| Key people | |
| Website | curiositystream |
| Registration | Limited free titles available to watch with no registration. Subscription to CuriosityStream.com required to access entire library. |
| Current status | Active |
CuriosityStream is a global independent factual media company and video-on-demand streaming service. It exclusively delivers nonfiction documentaries and series about science, nature, history, technology, society and lifestyle.[1]
Launched on March 18, 2015, CuriosityStream is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. CuriosityStream offers its users over 3,000 original and licensed titles and about 1000 hours of nonfiction media worldwide.
CuriosityStream has more than 13 million subscribers worldwide, from both direct to consumer subscriptions and bundled deals with partners in the United States and internationally, as well as corporate and education partnerships, including Nebula. [2] [3]
History
The founder of the Discovery Channel, John S. Hendricks, launched CuriosityStream on March 18, 2015 as a subscription video on demand service exclusively delivering nonfiction documentaries.[4] The company launched its services internationally on September 29, 2015.
Programming
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CuriosityStream's content library covers 6 main areas: science, nature, history, technology, society and lifestyle, including originals and exclusive shows.[5]
Original content
CuriosityStream has produced a number of original documentaries and series, such as:
- Miniverse, featuring Chris Hadfield, Michio Kaku, Derrick Pitts, Laura Danly
- Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places (2017 Emmy Award Winner), featuring Stephen Hawking
- David Attenborough's Light On Earth, featuring David Attenborough
- Deep Time History, featuring Jonathan Markley
- Prescription: Nutrition, featuring Michael Greger
- Destination: Pluto, featuring Alan Stern
- Destination Mars, featuring Peter Diamandis
- The Road To The Singularity, featuring Jason Silva
- Transhumanism, featuring Jason Silva
- Digits, featuring Derek Muller, Edward Snowden, Vint Cerf
- The History Of Food, featuring Robert Dunn, JJ Johnson, Michael Greger, Sandor Katz
- The Woodstock Bus, featuring Robert Richard Hieronimus
- History (stylised as Hi$tory) featuring Peter Sagal
- Ancient Earth
- Life on Earth: A New Prehistory
Acquired content
The service has acquired and licensed nonfiction films from various worldwide producers, such as BBC, NHK, ZED, ZDF, ORF and TVF. The site provides access to available acquired programs such as:
- Genius by Stephen Hawking with Stephen Hawking
- Next World with Michio Kaku
- The Secrets of Quantum Physics with Jim Al-Khalili
- Wild Weather with Richard Hammond
- The Nano Revolution
- Cosmic Front
- The Human Face of Big Data
U.S. subscribers have access to BBC productions available such as:
- The Secret Life of Dogs
- Ancient Worlds Richard Miles, Simon Russell Beale, Julie Berry & Cécile Michel
- Greek Myths: True Stories Robin Lane Fox
- Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (a 6-part docudrama miniseries starring Michael Sheen)
- Sex, Death and the Meaning of Life with Richard Dawkins
- When Björk Met Attenborough with David Attenborough
- Crusades as well as Vikings and World of Stonehenge, both hosted by Neil Oliver.
- The Hawking Paradox with Stephen Hawking
How to watch
CuriosityStream is accessible through multiple platforms:
- Any computer via a modern web browser
- Any Android device running Android version 4.0.3 or higher
- Apple TV Channels and Apple TV via AirPlay for older generations or native app for 4th generation
- Chromecast via either the Google Chrome browser or any Android smartphone or tablet with Android 4.0.3 or higher
- iPhone, iPod, and iPad with iOS 7 or higher installed
- Roku
- Amazon Fire TV
- Amazon Kindle Fire
- Xbox One
- Native smart TV applications (Apple Inc., Sony, Samsung, Vizio, LG, etc.)
- Xfinity by Comcast
- Sling TV
- Layer3 TV
- YouTube TV
- Built into the Altice One Cable box, All Altice USA customers receive a Free lifetime Subscription
Pricing
The streaming service costs $2.99 per month for high-definition, and $9.99 per month for ultra high definition 4K. There are discounts for paying annually.[6]
Advisory board
CuriosityStream is advised by a number of individuals with backgrounds in science, education and the arts. CuriosityStream Advisory Board members include:
- Vint Cerf
- Glenn Close
- John J. DeGioia
- Robbert Dijkgraaf
- Bran Ferren
- Don Henley
- Michio Kaku
- Michael A. Keller
- William English Kirwan
- Jack Leslie
- Wynton Marsalis
- Paul Saffo
- Richard Satava
- David Evans Shaw
- Rick Smolan
- Jill Tarter
- Michael Weber (founder, MindLab)
CuriosityStream Advisory Board members have offered supportive statements toward the overall initiative.[7]
Awards and nominations
News & Documentary Emmy Award
- Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places - Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction (Winner, 2017)
- David Attenborough's Light on Earth - Outstanding Nature Documentary (Nominee, 2017)
- David Attenborough's Light on Earth - Outstanding Cinematography: Documentary (Nominee, 2017)
Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival
- David Attenborough's Light on Earth - Best Host/Presenter-Led Film (Winner, 2017)
- David Attenborough's Light on Earth - Best Science in Nature Film (Nominee, 2017)
- Big World in a Small Garden - Best Short Film (Nominee, 2017)
- CuriosityStream - Best Science & Education Channel (Honoree, 2017)
- Deep Time History - Best Documentary Series (Honoree, 2017)
- Science Breakthroughs: Gravitational Waves - Science & Education for Film & Video (Nominee, 2017)
- CuriosityStream - Best Science & Education Channel (Honoree, 2016)
British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)
- David Attenboroughs Light on Earth - Specialist Factual (Nominee, 2017)
Wildscreen Film Festival
- David Attenborough's Light on Earth - Science Award (Winner, 2016)
- David Attenborough's Light on Earth - Technical Innovation Award (Winner, 2016)
- David Attenborough's Light on Earth - Presenter Award (nominee, 2016)
Science Media Awards
- David Attenborough's Light on Earth - Grand Helix Award Winner, 2016 (BEST IN SHOW)
- Jason Silva: Transhumanism - Best Short Form Documentary (Nominee, 2016)
Media coverage
CuriosityStream and its executives have been featured on Bloomberg Television,[8] and in Time magazine,[9] Wall Street Journal,[10] New York Times ,[11] Los Angeles Times ,[12] Variety ("The New OTT View-niverse"),[13][14] StreamDaily,[15] Inverse ("CuriosityStream, the Netflix for Documentaries, Bets on the Fact"),[16] Mashable ("CuriosityStream: the new 'Netflix' for non-fiction")[17] Science News,[18] and MultiChannel News.[19]
References
- ↑ Tha, Soe Han (February 12, 2019). "John Hendricks' streaming service closes on gargantuan round". https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2019/02/12/john-hendricks-streaming-service-closes-on.html. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- ↑ Ben Munson, [https://www.fiercevideo.com/video/curiositystream-claims-more-than-13m-paid-subscribers "CuriosityStream claims more than 13M paid subscribers"], Fierce Video, January 22, 2020
- ↑ "CuriosityStream & Nebula FAQ". https://help.curiositystream.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034158291-CuriosityStream-Nebula-FAQ. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Discovery Channel founder launches video streaming service". http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/discovery-channel-founder-launches-streaming-video-service-curiositystream-259525.html. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ↑ "Factual SVOD CuriosityStream strikes distribution deal with Altice USA" (in en-US). 2019-08-20. https://tbivision.com/2019/08/20/factual-svod-curiositystream-strikes-distribution-deal-with-altice-usa/.
- ↑ "What are the benefits of a CuriosityStrean annual plan?". https://help.curiositystream.com/hc/en-us/articles/218578617-What-are-the-benefits-of-a-CuriosityStream-annual-plan-.
- ↑ "Meet Our Advisory Board". CuriosityStream, LLC. https://curiositystream.com/CP%20Advisory%20Board.pdf. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ↑ "Bloomberg - What'd You Miss?". December 18, 2019. https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=240c3480-4873-11ea-9271-8d7d6cb0a45d&url=L25ld3MvdmlkZW9zLzIwMTktMTItMTkvLXdoYXQtZC15b3UtbWlzcy1mdWxsLXNob3ctMTItMTgtMjAxOS12aWRlbw==.
- ↑ Iyengar, Rishi. "Now There's a Netflix for Science Fans". http://time.com/3668616/curiositystream-netflix-john-hendricks-science/.
- ↑ Hagey, Keach. "Discovery Channel Founder Jumps Into Streaming". Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/discovery-channel-founder-jumps-into-video-stream-1421268320.
- ↑ Steel, Emily. "Sony's PlayStation Vue Is Introduced in 3 Cities". New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/19/business/media/sonys-playstation-vue-is-introduced-in-3-cities.html?_r=0. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ↑ Dave, Paresh. "With CuriosityStream, Discovery Channel founder seeks online success". Los Angeles Times. http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-curiositystream-20150318-story.html. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ↑ Wallenstein, Andrew. "The OTT View-niverse: A Map of the New Video Ecosystem". Variety. https://variety.com/2015/digital/news/ott-map-video-ecosystem-1201480930/. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ↑ Spangler, Todd. "John Hendricks, Founder of Discovery Channel, Launches Internet Subscription VOD Service". Variety. https://variety.com/2015/digital/news/john-hendricks-founder-of-discovery-channel-launches-internet-subscription-vod-service-1201405495/. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ↑ Longwell, Todd. "CuriosityStream Tweaks Pricing Plan For Launch". StreamDaily. http://streamdaily.tv/2015/03/17/curiositystream-tweaks-pricing-plan-for-launch/. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ↑ Kelly, Bryan. "CuriosityStream, the Netflix for Documentaries, Bets on the Fact". Inverse Magazine. https://www.inverse.com/article/5737-curiositystream-the-netflix-for-documentaries-bets-on-the-fact. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ↑ Abruzzese, Jason. "CuriosityStream: the new 'Netflix' for non-fiction". Mashable. http://mashable.com/2015/03/19/curiositystream-discovery-channel-founder/. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ↑ Conover, Emily. "CuriosityStream Satisfies A Science-Hungry Audience". https://www.sciencenews.org/article/curiositystream-satisfies-science-hungry-audience.
- ↑ Baumgartner, Jeff. "CuriosityStream Goes Online". MultiChannel News. http://www.multichannel.com/news/technology/curiositystream-goes-online/388964. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
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