Author: Laura Stampler / Source: Fortune
Just as live-tweeting changed the way people consumed television—Nielsen even created “Twitter TV Ratings” in 2013—Facebook is trying to revolutionize the way we stream.
According to Deadline, the social media giant penned a deal with 20th Century Fox Television that allow users to binge Joss Whedon-created cult classics Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly on Facebook Watch for free.
Although the deal is non-exclusive, and the shows are available to stream on Hulu, Facebook’s offerings are unique because it will allow users to create their own “Watch Parties” so that friends can get together virtually to simultaneously stream and discus the show in a shared space.
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