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Disney
Disney's content is split into three apps: Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior.
Each has live and on-demand children's programs. Like HBO GO, each app requires a sub-
scriptionthroughaparticipatingtelevisionprovider.Toactivate,launcheachappandfollow
the onscreen instructions.
Tip:
If you have an Internet-only or basic TV package from a cable provider, some-
times the apps will activate regardless. It's worth a shot!
Smithsonian
TheSmithsonian Channel(
Figure 18
),ajointventurebetweentheSmithsonian Institution
and Showtime, is full of free educational programming. Totally free, no ads, no catch!
Figure 18:
The Smithsonian Channel offers free, high-quality educational
content. All Apple TV video apps share a similar layout.
Crunchyroll
If you're an anime fan, check out Crunchyroll, which offers streaming anime for $6.95 per
month. For $11.95 per month, you can purchase an All-Access package, which includes live-
actionAsiandramas.Atthemoment,a2-weektrialisavailable,andyoucansignupthrough
the Apple TV. Or, check the
Premium Membership Free Trial
page to sign up and compare
the two paid options (scroll down).
