What Is Quibi and What Shows Are Included? Everything to Know

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What Is Quibi and What Shows Are Included? Everything to Know

In need of more content? Your wish is Quibi's command. The new streaming service officially launches in the United States and Canada on Monday, April 6. Quibi — short for "quick bites" is the first entertainment platform designed for mobile phones, featuring original content from Hollywood's biggest names in entertainment. At launch, there will be 50 new programs. All episodes of the new shows are 10 minutes or less and all content is divided into three categories: Movies in Chapters, Unscripted Series and Docs and Daily Essentials. Movies in Chapters are large stories told in chapters that are 7 to 10 minutes in length; Unscripted Series includes shows about food, fashion, travel, animals, cars, builds, music, sports, comedy, talk, variety, documentary and more; Docs and Daily Essentials are just that: delivering the day’s news and information in 5-6 minute quick bites. Quibi will release 25 new episodes — or approximately three hours of new content — each day. In the first year, they plan to release 8,500 quick bites of content and 175 original shows. As for pricing, Quibi will cost $4.99 with ads and $7.99 without ads. However, the service is offering a 90-day free trial for a limited time if users sign up before the end of April. Of course, there is a bit of hesitation in the current climate, as the app is made for those constantly on-the-go. “Honestly, we don’t know what to expect,” Chief Executive Meg Whitman told MarketWatch on Thursday, April 2."People still have their in-between moments to be entertained, whether after homeschooling or Zoom meetings. We shall have to wait and see." Scroll through the gallery below for a few programs available to watch at launch: [podcast_block]

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What Is Quibi and What Shows Are Included? Everything to Know

In need of more content? Your wish is Quibi's command. The new streaming service officially launches in the United States and Canada on Monday, April 6. Quibi — short for "quick bites" is the first entertainment platform designed for mobile phones, featuring original content from Hollywood's biggest names in entertainment. At launch, there will be 50 new programs. All episodes of the new shows are 10 minutes or less and all content is divided into three categories: Movies in Chapters, Unscripted Series and Docs and Daily Essentials. Movies in Chapters are large stories told in chapters that are 7 to 10 minutes in length; Unscripted Series includes shows about food, fashion, travel, animals, cars, builds, music, sports, comedy, talk, variety, documentary and more; Docs and Daily Essentials are just that: delivering the day’s news and information in 5-6 minute quick bites. Quibi will release 25 new episodes — or approximately three hours of new content — each day. In the first year, they plan to release 8,500 quick bites of content and 175 original shows. As for pricing, Quibi will cost $4.99 with ads and $7.99 without ads. However, the service is offering a 90-day free trial for a limited time if users sign up before the end of April. Of course, there is a bit of hesitation in the current climate, as the app is made for those constantly on-the-go. “Honestly, we don’t know what to expect,” Chief Executive Meg Whitman told MarketWatch on Thursday, April 2."People still have their in-between moments to be entertained, whether after homeschooling or Zoom meetings. We shall have to wait and see." Scroll through the gallery below for a few programs available to watch at launch: [podcast_block]

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Chrissy's Court

Chrissy Teigen reigns as the judge in small claims court. Her mom, Pepper Thai, works as the “bailiff” to maintain order.

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Flipped

Will Forte and Kaitlin Olson are Jann and Cricket, a pair who think they should be TV’s newest house-flipping duo. First job? Flipping mansions for a drug cartel.

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Most Dangerous Game

Terminally ill Dodge (Liam Hemsworth) will do anything to take care of his pregnant wife — even if it means losing his life.

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Punk'd

The 2003 prank show is back, with Chance the Rapper as host. Nas X, Adam Devine, Migos, French Montana, Scott Disick and more are set to appear.

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When the Street Lights Go On

A group of teens try to live a normal life in their small town amid a disturbing murder investigation. Queen Latifah stars.

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Thanks a Million

A-list celebs like Jennifer Lopez and Kristen Bell give $100K to an unsuspecting person, who gives $50K to someone else, who then gives $25K ... You get the idea.

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SURVIVE

Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner stars as Jane, a woman with little to live for. But her life changes after a plane crash when she and one other survivor (Corey Hawkins) must find a way to stay alive.