Curiosity Stream
{{Short description|Streaming and linear television service}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2020}}
{{Infobox website
| name = Curiosity Stream
| logo = CuriosityStreamBlack.svg
| type = OTT platform
Linear television channel
Video on demand
| traded_as = {{NASDAQ|CURI}}
| foundation = {{start date and age|2015|3|18}}
| location = Silver Spring, Maryland
| country = United States
| area_served = Worldwide
| founder = John S. Hendricks
| key_people = {{plainlist|
}}
| revenue = {{nowrap|{{increase}} US$39.6 million {{small|(2020)}}}}
| international = Yes
| url = {{URL|https://curiositystream.com/}}
| registration = Limited free titles. Subscription required to access full library
| users = {{increase}} 20 million (as of August 10, 2021)
| language = English
| current_status = Active
}}
Curiosity Stream Inc. (simply referred to as Curiosity Stream{{Cite web |title=Curiosity Stream |url=https://curiositystream.com/ |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=curiositystream.com |language=en}}), formerly branded as CuriosityStream, is an American media company and over-the-top subscription video streaming service that offers documentary programming including films, series, and TV shows. The company offers a video-on-demand subscription service branded as "Curiosity Stream" and a linear broadcast television channel known as the Curiosity Channel through various services such as FuboTV and The Roku Channel.
The service was launched in 2015 by the founder of the Discovery Channel, John S. Hendricks.{{Cite web|last=Spangler|first=Todd|date=June 30, 2020|title=Discovery Veteran Bill Goodwyn Joins John Hendricks' CuriosityStream|url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/bill-goodwyn-curiositystream-discovery-1234694301/|access-date=July 29, 2020|website=Variety|language=en|archive-date=March 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303005351/https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/bill-goodwyn-curiositystream-discovery-1234694301/|url-status=live}} As of 2021, it was reported to have approximately 20 million subscribers worldwide{{Cite web|title=CuriosityStream Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results|url=https://investors.curiositystream.com/news/news-details/2021/CuriosityStream-Announces-Second-Quarter-2021-Financial-Results/default.aspx|access-date=2021-08-11|website=investors.curiositystream.com|language=en-US|archive-date=August 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811143320/https://investors.curiositystream.com/news/news-details/2021/CuriosityStream-Announces-Second-Quarter-2021-Financial-Results/default.aspx|url-status=live}} across its direct and bundled platforms.{{cite news |last1=Mullin |first1=Benjamin |title=Discovery Channel Founder Pivots After Hitting Ceiling for Cord-Cutter Bonanza |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/discovery-channel-founder-pivots-after-hitting-ceiling-for-cord-cutter-bonanza-1533214801 |access-date=July 29, 2020 |work=The Wall Street Journal |date=August 2, 2018 |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109035329/https://www.wsj.com/articles/discovery-channel-founder-pivots-after-hitting-ceiling-for-cord-cutter-bonanza-1533214801 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Shaw |first1=Luvas |title=Streaming Service Quietly Gathers More Subscribers Than HBO Now |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-10/streaming-service-taps-stephen-hawking-to-outdraw-espn-hbo |access-date=July 29, 2020 |work=www.bloomberg.com |date=December 10, 2019 |archive-date=February 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210062144/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-10/streaming-service-taps-stephen-hawking-to-outdraw-espn-hbo |url-status=live }}{{cite podcast|host=Scott Kitun|title=CuriosityStream puts facts and science wonders front and center with documentary streaming service|website=wgnradio.com|publisher=WGN|date=July 10, 2020|url=https://wgnradio.com/scott-kitun/curiositystream-puts-facts-and-science-wonders-front-and-center-with-documentary-streaming-service/|access-date=July 22, 2020|archive-date=July 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722031656/https://wgnradio.com/scott-kitun/curiositystream-puts-facts-and-science-wonders-front-and-center-with-documentary-streaming-service/|url-status=live}}
Curiosity Stream produces original documentaries and series including Royals: Keeping the Crown,{{Cite web|last=Nolasco|first=Stephanie|date=2021-10-20|title=Before Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe was eyed to be Prince Rainier's Princess of Monaco, doc says|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/grace-kelly-marilyn-monroe-prince-rainier-monaco-princess-documentary|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Fox News|language=en-US|archive-date=November 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104203050/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/grace-kelly-marilyn-monroe-prince-rainier-monaco-princess-documentary|url-status=live}} The History of Home,{{Cite web|last=Spangler|first=Todd|date=June 4, 2020|title=Nick Offerman Hosts CuriosityStream Series Exploring the History of Homes|url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/nick-offerman-curiositystream-history-of-home-1234625298/|access-date=August 6, 2020|website=Variety|language=en|archive-date=July 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726161217/https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/nick-offerman-curiositystream-history-of-home-1234625298/|url-status=live}} Miniverse, Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places, David Attenborough's Light on Earth, and Deep Time History; and additionally features content from producers such as the BBC and NHK.{{cite news |last1=Dave |first1=Paresh |title=With CuriosityStream, Discovery Channel founder seeks online success |url=https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-curiositystream-20150318-story.html |access-date=July 29, 2020 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=March 18, 2015 |archive-date=August 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803013144/https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-curiositystream-20150318-story.html |url-status=live }}
History
John Hendricks, who founded Discovery in 1982, started Curiosity Stream as a stand-alone OTT media service in March 2015 with his daughter, Elizabeth Hendricks, as Chief Executive Officer.{{cite web |last1=Baumgartner |first1=Jeff |title=Clint Stinchcomb Named President and CEO of CuriosityStream |url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/clint-stinchcomb-named-president-ceo-curiositystream |website=Nexttv.com |date=June 20, 2018 |publisher=Next TV |access-date=22 April 2022 |archive-date=April 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422141145/https://www.nexttv.com/news/clint-stinchcomb-named-president-ceo-curiositystream |url-status=live }}{{Cite news|last=Hagey|first=Keach|date=2015-01-14|title=Discovery Channel Founder Jumps Into Video Stream|language=en-US|work=The Wall Street Journal|url=https://online.wsj.com/articles/discovery-channel-founder-jumps-into-video-stream-1421268320|access-date=2021-06-03|issn=0099-9660|archive-date=February 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207164301/https://www.wsj.com/articles/discovery-channel-founder-jumps-into-video-stream-1421268320|url-status=live}} The service expanded distribution to Amazon Channels,{{Cite web|title=Comcast Adds CuriosityStream to SVOD Lineup|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/comcast-adds-curiositystream-svod-lineup-416434|access-date=August 25, 2020|website=Multichannel News|date=November 8, 2017|language=en|archive-date=September 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903114625/https://www.nexttv.com/news/comcast-adds-curiositystream-svod-lineup-416434|url-status=live}} and then in 2017, had its first distribution deal with a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) when it became available on Comcast's set-top box VOD platform and the MSO's Xfinity Stream app/portal.
In April 2018, Dish Network made Curiosity Stream available on internet-connected Hopper devices and the Dish Anywhere mobile app.{{Cite web|date=April 4, 2018|first=Jeff|last=Baumgartner|title=CuriosityStream Connects With Dish|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/curiositystream-connects-dish|access-date=August 31, 2020|website=Multichannel News|language=en|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128140610/https://www.nexttv.com/news/curiositystream-connects-dish|url-status=live}}
In June 2018, Clint Stinchcomb was appointed president and CEO of the company, after first joining Curiosity Stream in 2017 as Chief Distribution Officer.{{Cite web|title=Clint Stinchcomb Named President and CEO of CuriosityStream|url=https://www.multichannel.com/news/clint-stinchcomb-named-president-ceo-curiositystream|access-date=August 21, 2020|website=Multichannel|date=June 20, 2018|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822164116/https://www.multichannel.com/news/clint-stinchcomb-named-president-ceo-curiositystream|url-status=live}} He is also the co-founder and former CEO of Poker Central.{{Cite web|title=CuriosityStream CEO: We're 'insulated' from studio content claw-back|url=https://www.lightreading.com/video/curiositystream-ceo-were-insulated-from-studio-content-claw-back-/a/d-id/757242|access-date=August 21, 2020|website=Light Reading|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028025752/https://www.lightreading.com/video/curiositystream-ceo-were-insulated-from-studio-content-claw-back-/a/d-id/757242|url-status=live}} Previously Stinchcomb held positions as managing director of Worldwide Media Group (WMG) and executive VP and GM of Discovery Communications' Emerging Television Networks.{{Cite web|last=Lafayette|first=Jon|date=June 20, 2018|title=Stinchcomb Named CEO at Hendricks' CuriosityStream|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/stinchcomb-named-ceo-at-hendricks-curiositystream|access-date=August 24, 2020|website=Broadcasting Cable|language=en|archive-date=September 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916223828/https://www.nexttv.com/news/stinchcomb-named-ceo-at-hendricks-curiositystream|url-status=live}}
In July 2020, it signed a partnership deal with Swedish telecommunications Com Hem to bring the company's library content to Sweden. Many of the programs were made available with Swedish subtitles.{{Cite news|date=July 8, 2020|title=CuriosityStream signs distribution deal with Com Hem|url=https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2020/07/08/curiositystream-signs-distribution-deal-with-com-hem/|access-date=September 18, 2020|website=Digital TV Europe|language=en-GB|archive-date=August 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813083907/https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2020/07/08/curiositystream-signs-distribution-deal-with-com-hem/|url-status=live}}
In August 2020, Matthew Blank joined Curiosity Stream's board of directors. Blank had formerly spent over 20 years as the chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks where he had overseen television series including Homeland, Dexter, and Billions.{{Cite web|date=August 25, 2020|title=TV News Roundup: Netflix Unveils 'Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices' Trailer|url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-booksmarks-celebrating-black-voices-trailer-1234748570/|access-date=2020-12-30|website=Variety|archive-date=March 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303030059/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-booksmarks-celebrating-black-voices-trailer-1234748570/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Former Showtime Chief Matt Blank Joins CuriosityStream Board|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/former-showtime-chief-matt-blank-joins-curiositystream-board|access-date=2020-12-30|website=Multichannel News|date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=October 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007210152/https://www.nexttv.com/news/former-showtime-chief-matt-blank-joins-curiositystream-board|url-status=live}}
On October 15, 2020, Curiosity Stream became the first publicly traded streaming media company focused on factual content{{Cite web|title=CuriosityStream Stock Rises in Market Debut {{!}} Hollywood Reporter|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/curiositystream-stock-rises-in-market-debut|access-date=October 20, 2020|website=www.hollywoodreporter.com|date=October 15, 2020|archive-date=October 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018172242/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/curiositystream-stock-rises-in-market-debut|url-status=live}} when it started trading on NASDAQ under the Ticker symbol "CURI". The public trading was a result of a reverse merger with Software Acquisition Group, Inc., a special-purpose acquisition company.{{Cite web|last=October 2020|first=Mike Farrell 12|title=Just the Facts at CuriosityStream|url=https://www.nexttv.com/features/just-the-facts-at-curiositystream|access-date=October 20, 2020|website=Multichannel News|date=October 12, 2020|language=en|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085102/https://www.nexttv.com/features/just-the-facts-at-curiositystream|url-status=live}}
In November 2020, Indian pay-TV and OTT provider Tata Sky partnered with the company to bring its content to Tata Sky's subscribers via binge+.{{Cite web|date=November 16, 2020|title=CuriosityStream Pacts with India's Tata Sky|url=https://worldscreen.com/tvreal/curiositystream-pacts-with-indias-tata-sky/|access-date=November 18, 2020|website=TVREAL|language=en-US|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116163647/https://worldscreen.com/tvreal/curiositystream-pacts-with-indias-tata-sky/|url-status=live}} The programs were also made available to Tata Sky DTH customers as a linear channel.{{Cite web|last=November 2020|first=Mike Farrell 16|title=CuriosityStream Lands Distribution Deal in India|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/curiositystream-lands-distribution-deal-in-india|access-date=November 18, 2020|website=Multichannel News|date=November 16, 2020|language=en|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116174920/https://www.nexttv.com/news/curiositystream-lands-distribution-deal-in-india|url-status=live}}
In May 2021, the company acquired One Day University, an adult education platform that features lectures from university and college professors.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-11|title=CuriosityStream Grows Subs, Goes Shopping|url=https://www.cablefax.com/programming/curiositystream-grows-subs-goes-shopping|access-date=2021-07-05|website=Cablefax|language=en|archive-date=June 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627225740/https://www.cablefax.com/programming/curiositystream-grows-subs-goes-shopping|url-status=live}} In July 2021, Curiosity Stream partnered with German TV channel Spiegel TV to offer a linear channel in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-29|title=Exclusive: CuriosityStream expands in Europe with Spiegel linear deal|url=https://tbivision.com/2021/07/29/exclusive-curiositystream-expands-in-europe-with-spiegel-linear-deal/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-05|website=TBI Vision|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805132830/https://tbivision.com/2021/07/29/exclusive-curiositystream-expands-in-europe-with-spiegel-linear-deal/ |archive-date=August 5, 2021 }} In August 2021, the company acquired Now You Know Media, parent of Learn25.{{cite web | url=https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/CURIOSITYSTREAM-INC-78824411/news/CuriosityStream-Inc-acquired-Now-You-Know-Media-Inc-for-2-1-million-from-Michael-Bloom-39862504/ | title=CuriosityStream Inc. Acquired Now You Know Media, Inc. For $2.1 million from Michael Bloom. -November 11, 2021 | MarketScreener | date=November 12, 2021 }}
In August 2021, the company announced a rebranding including the shortened name for its parent company, Curiosity, which is composed of Curiosity Stream (streaming service), Curiosity Channel (linear channels), and Curiosity Studios (originals production). The streaming service was also retitled from CuriosityStream to Curiosity Stream.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-23|title=CuriosityStream rebrands as Curiosity as business expands|url=https://tbivision.com/2021/08/23/curiositystream-rebrands-as-curiosity-as-business-expands/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-01|website=TBI Vision|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824033707/https://tbivision.com/2021/08/23/curiositystream-rebrands-as-curiosity-as-business-expands/ |archive-date=August 24, 2021 }}
Curiosity bought a minority share in Nebula in 2021, valuing Nebula at over $50 million.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-03|title=Curiosity invests in Nebula streaming platform|url=https://tbivision.com/2021/09/03/curiosity-invests-in-nebula-streaming-platform/|access-date=2021-09-14|website=TBI Vision|language=en-US|archive-date=September 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914185917/https://tbivision.com/2021/09/03/curiosity-invests-in-nebula-streaming-platform/|url-status=live}} A bundle subscription for both services was available from 2021 to 2023, which boosted the growth of both.Ben Munson, [https://www.fiercevideo.com/video/curiositystream-claims-more-than-13m-paid-subscribers "CuriosityStream claims more than 13M paid subscribers"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124170542/https://www.fiercevideo.com/video/curiositystream-claims-more-than-13m-paid-subscribers |date=November 24, 2021 }}, Fierce Video, January 22, 2020{{cite web|title=CuriosityStream & Nebula FAQ|url=https://help.curiositystream.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034158291-CuriosityStream-Nebula-FAQ|access-date=June 24, 2020|website=CuriosityStream|archive-date=June 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622071252/https://help.curiositystream.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034158291-CuriosityStream-Nebula-FAQ|url-status=live}} Nebula became unbundled from Curiosity Stream's plans beginning 2024, though one year of access would still be provided to subscribers that renewed by the end of 2023.{{cite web|title=Frequently Asked Nebula Questions|url=https://help.curiositystream.com/hc/en-us/articles/21625886207515-Frequently-Asked-Nebula-Questions|access-date=December 29, 2023|website=Curiosity Stream}}
Before a price increase in 2022, the service was offered at $19.99 per year for the standard annual subscription.{{cite web|title=Curiosity Stream plans to hike prices later this year|url=https://www.fiercevideo.com/video/curiosity-stream-plans-price-hike-later-year|website=Fierce Video|date=March 25, 2022|first=Masha |last=Abarinova |access-date=July 14, 2022|archive-date=July 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714180959/https://www.fiercevideo.com/video/curiosity-stream-plans-price-hike-later-year|url-status=live}} As of May 2023, the standard annual subscription was $39.99.
On February 6, 2024, Curiosity Channel was dropped by the streaming service Frndly TV.{{Cite web|date=2024-02-06|title=A new channel is going to be joining the Frndly TV lineup|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Axmkbs0rj/|access-date=2024-02-07 |website=Instagram-Friendly TV(verified account)|language=en-US}} Frndly TV had carried the channel since 2020.{{Cite web|date=2020-03-04|title=The Live TV Streaming Service Frndly Adds CuriosityStream|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/the-live-tv-streaming-service-frndly-adds-curiositystream/|access-date=2024-02-23|website=Cord Cutters News|language=en-US}}
Programs
The service offers on-demand content and linear, live TV-style streams from its VoD catalog. Programs cover factual content including science, history, mathematics, technology, robotics, and nature.{{Cite web|title=Curiosity Stream is a streaming smörgåsbord of high-quality science-focused programs|url=https://futurism.com/curiosity-stream-streaming-service-science-focused|access-date=September 21, 2020|website=Futurism|date=July 18, 2020 |language=en|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928222554/https://futurism.com/curiosity-stream-streaming-service-science-focused|url-status=live}} It also offers content for children and original programming,{{Cite web|last=Carugati|first=Anna|date=July 22, 2020|title=CuriosityStream's John Hendricks|url=https://worldscreen.com/tvreal/curiositystreams-john-hendricks/|access-date=September 24, 2020|website=TVREAL|language=en-US|archive-date=September 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924132838/https://worldscreen.com/tvreal/curiositystreams-john-hendricks/|url-status=live}} along with a Kids Mode option to filter out inappropriate content.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-16|title=CuriosityStream review: The online service for science and history fans|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/curiositystream-review-1135380/|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Android Authority|language=en-US|archive-date=February 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228113431/https://www.androidauthority.com/curiositystream-review-1135380/|url-status=live}}
In June 2020, Curiosity Stream signed a partnership with wildlife production company Doclights to add 50 original nature documentaries to SVOD and pay-TV platforms.{{Cite web|title=CuriosityStream, Doclight ink partnership for natural history docs|url=https://realscreen.com/2020/06/23/curiositystream-doclight-ink-partnership-for-natural-history-docs/|access-date=September 29, 2020|archive-date=September 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904043044/https://realscreen.com/2020/06/23/curiositystream-doclight-ink-partnership-for-natural-history-docs/|url-status=live}} Programs include Cheetah: Beating the Odds; Hidden Australia; These Birds Were Made for Walking; Jaguar: King of the Jungle; Magical Fjords; Meet the Meerkats; Meet the Marsupials; Puma: The Ghost Cat; and, Sloth Bear: Birth of A Prince.
In November 2020, the company announced a new series, Beyond the Spotlight, from executive producers Leonardo DiCaprio and Stephen David. Each episode features conversations with celebrity icons, focused on their personal lives, histories, and inspirations. Celebrities include Samuel L. Jackson and his wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Kristen Bell, Shaquille O'Neal, Joe Namath, and MrBeast. The first episodes premiered on November 19, 2020.{{Cite web|last1=Oganesyan|first1=Natalie|date=November 12, 2020|title=Netflix Unveils Trailer for Shondaland's 'Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker' (TV News Roundup)|url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/netflix-shondaland-dance-dreams-hot-chocolate-nutcracker1234830473-1234830473/|access-date=November 13, 2020|website=Variety|language=en-US|archive-date=November 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113062114/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/netflix-shondaland-dance-dreams-hot-chocolate-nutcracker1234830473-1234830473/|url-status=live}}
In December 2020, the company announced an original series focusing on primatologist Jane Goodall called Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall. The series was produced by Curiosity Stream, Off the Fence Productions, and the Jane Goodall Institute and premiered on July 14, 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-12|title=07/12/21: Discovery heads back to the Serengeti|url=https://www.cynopsis.com/07-12-21-discovery-heads-back-to-the-serengeti/|access-date=2021-07-29|website=Cynopsis Media|language=en-US|archive-date=July 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729184720/https://www.cynopsis.com/07-12-21-discovery-heads-back-to-the-serengeti/|url-status=live}} It includes three decades of unseen archival footage.{{Cite web|title=CuriosityStream uncovers Goodall footage|url=https://www.c21media.net/curiositystream-uncovers-goodall-footage/|access-date=December 9, 2020|website=C21media|language=en-us|archive-date=December 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208150930/https://www.c21media.net/curiositystream-uncovers-goodall-footage/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=CuriosityStream preps "Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall"|url=https://realscreen.com/2020/12/04/curiositystream-preps-rescued-chimpanzees-of-the-congo-with-jane-goodall/|access-date=December 9, 2020|archive-date=December 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208212910/https://realscreen.com/2020/12/04/curiositystream-preps-rescued-chimpanzees-of-the-congo-with-jane-goodall/|url-status=live}}
On June 10, 2021, "Doug to the Rescue", a six-part docuseries, premiered. The series follows Doug Thron, an aerial cinematographer, who uses technology like drones, infrared cameras, spotlights, and high intensity zoom lenses to find and rescue animals in the wake of natural disasters around the world.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-07|title=Finished Netflix? We Have Your Next Binge|url=https://6feet.com/finished-netflix-we-have-your-next-binge/|access-date=2021-06-17|website=SixFeetApart|language=en-US|archive-date=June 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622052235/https://6feet.com/finished-netflix-we-have-your-next-binge/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Oakland cinematographer puts camera aside to save animals in disasters|url=https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/movies-tv/oakland-cinematographer-puts-camera-aside-to-save-animals-in-disasters|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-17|website=Datebook|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610113526/https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/movies-tv/oakland-cinematographer-puts-camera-aside-to-save-animals-in-disasters |archive-date=June 10, 2021 }}
In September 2021, the company released its first original feature-length film, Heval, which is about the life of Michael Enright who volunteered to fight ISIL.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-14|title='Heval': First Trailer For Curiosity Stream & Sky Studios Doc About Actor Who Went To Syria To Fight ISIS|url=https://deadline.com/video/heval-first-trailer-michael-enright-curiosity-stream-sky-studios/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-04|website=Deadline|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916150948/https://deadline.com/video/heval-first-trailer-michael-enright-curiosity-stream-sky-studios/ |archive-date=September 16, 2021 }}
Additional available programs on Curiosity Stream include David Attenborough's Light on Earth and Ant Mountain; Dream the Future, Empire of Tsars, Out of the Cradle;{{Cite web|title=CuriosityStream Review|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/curiositystream|access-date=2021-06-08|website=PCMAG|language=en|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608154132/https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/curiositystream|url-status=live}} The Spying Game: Tales from the Cold War; The Normans; Heston's Dinner in Space; and The Secret World of Lego.{{Cite web|date=September 28, 2020|title=How to watch Curiosity Stream|url=https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/services/curiosity-stream/|access-date=December 17, 2020|website=The Daily Dot|language=en-US|archive-date=December 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229124142/https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/services/curiosity-stream/|url-status=live}} Content for children includes Quarx, Prehistoric Worlds, and Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin.{{Cite web|last=Siegel|first=Fern|title=CuriosityStream Launches 'Stay in, Stay Curious' Campaign, Enhanced Kids' Mode Feature|url=https://thestreamable.com/news/curiositystream-launches-stay-in-stay-curious-campaign-enhanced-kids-mode-feature|access-date=2021-01-12|website=The Streamable|date=March 24, 2020 |language=en|archive-date=April 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210429065749/https://thestreamable.com/news/curiositystream-launches-stay-in-stay-curious-campaign-enhanced-kids-mode-feature|url-status=live}}
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|+Docuseries ! Title ! Genre ! Release date ! Seasons/episodes |
Deep Time History
| Docuseries | July 22, 2016 | 3 episodes |
Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places
| Docuseries | September 22, 2016 | 3 episodes |
Amazing Dinoworld
| Docuseries | October 17, 2019 | 2 episodes |
4th & Forever: Muck City
| Docuseries | May 14, 2020 | 1 season, 8 episodes |
The History of Home, Narrated by Nick Offerman
| Docuseries | June 18, 2020 | 3 episodes |
Beyond the Spotlight
| Docuseries | November 19, 2020 | 1 season, 6 episodes |
Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall
| Docuseries | July 14, 2021 | 1 season, 5 episodes |
Royals: Keeping the Crown
| Docuseries | October 21, 2021 | 1 season, 6 episodes |
Documentaries
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! Title ! Genre ! Release date ! Seasons/episodes |
David Attenborough's Light on Earth
|Documentary |May 29, 2016 |One-off (1 episode) |
Miniverse
|Documentary |April 17, 2017 |One-off (1 episode) |
Heval
|Documentary |September 23, 2021 |One-off (1 episode) |
Going Circular
|Documentary |November 4, 2021 |One-off (1 episode) |
Viewership and partners
In August 2021, the company had approximately 20 million subscribers{{Cite web|title=SEC Form 8-K 2020|url=https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001776909/91139298-0446-4704-be23-bc4edbbfb6fd.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-03-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124170535/https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001776909/91139298-0446-4704-be23-bc4edbbfb6fd.pdf |archive-date=November 24, 2021 }} across 175 countries. In 2019, Curiosity Stream was translating its programs into Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Cantonese.{{Cite web|date=December 10, 2019|title=CuriosityStream Grows Subscriber Base to More Than 10 Million|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/john-hendricks-curiosity-stream-subscriber-base-10-million-1203430885/|access-date=September 15, 2020|website=Variety|language=en|archive-date=September 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916203752/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/john-hendricks-curiosity-stream-subscriber-base-10-million-1203430885/|url-status=live}}
Curiosity Stream offers annual and month-to-month subscriptions and a 4K plan. It distributes its programming in the U.S. and internationally using a mix of OTT players, pay-TV operators, and broadband ISPs. The app is available through Roku, Apple TV Channels and Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Amazon Fire TV, Sprint, Google Chromecast, iOS and Android, Amazon Prime Video Channels, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Comcast Xfinity on Demand, LG TV webOS,{{Cite web|title=LG CONTENT STORE|url=https://in.lgappstv.com/main/tvapp/detail?appId=451967&catCode1=&moreYn=N&cateYn=N&orderType=0&headerName=&appRankCode=&sellrUsrNo=|access-date=2021-03-31|website=in.lgappstv.com|archive-date=November 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124170536/https://in.lgappstv.com/main/tvapp/detail?appId=451967&catCode1=&moreYn=N&cateYn=N&orderType=0&headerName=&appRankCode=&sellrUsrNo=|url-status=live}} and PlayStation 4.{{Cite web|title=CuriosityStream just launched on Sony PlayStation 4|url=https://www.fiercevideo.com/video/curiositystream-just-launched-sony-playstation-4|access-date=2021-07-29|website=FierceVideo|date=July 12, 2021 |language=en|archive-date=July 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729184720/https://www.fiercevideo.com/video/curiositystream-just-launched-sony-playstation-4|url-status=live}} All programs are available in either HD or 4K.
The service has over 50 partners, including Amazon, Comcast, Altice USA and Suddenlink (USA); Com Hem (Sweden); StarHub (Singapore); Totalplay (Mexico); Multichoice's DStv (Africa); Millicom (Latin America); Okko (Russia); Gazprom-Media (Russia); Liberty Global/FLOW (the Caribbean);{{Cite web|title=Cheddar exec joins CuriosityStream to spark continued growth|url=https://www.fiercevideo.com/video/cheddar-exec-joins-curiositystream-to-spark-continued-growth|access-date=November 4, 2020|website=FierceVideo|date=March 12, 2020 |language=en|archive-date=October 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024092020/https://www.fiercevideo.com/video/cheddar-exec-joins-curiositystream-to-spark-continued-growth|url-status=live}} and Tata Sky (India).
Awards and nominations
- Secrets of the Solar System - Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary (Nominee, 2021)
- 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)
- Curiosity Stream - 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)
- Curiosity Stream - Best Science & Education Channel (Honoree, 2016)
British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)
- David Attenboroughs Light on Earth - Specialist Factual (Nominee, 2017)
See also
References
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External links
- {{official website|https://curiositystream.com/}}
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