It was recently discovered that the mpv player is vulnerable to an remote execution attack, as documented below: https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/issues/5456 https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6360/ Since our desktop app uses libmpv, we immediately dispatched our security experts to investigate. We are happy to report that the conclusion is, Stremio is NOT vulnerable to this attack. Our desktop application uses a…
5 Big Budget Films That Need Quick Reboots
Film fans have gotten used to a constant onslaught of sequels, reboots, and remakes. Usually, the projects being remade or added to have been around for a while, such that a continuation of some kind makes some sense. It’s Hollywood’s effort to capture nostalgia and turn it into box office profits, and it often works…
Shutting Down Ads on Stremio in Anticipation of AdEx Launch
If you are a regular Stremio user, you have noticed that our desktop and mobile apps do sometimes show ads. Our Android users also had the choice between seeing advertisements, or volunteering some of their device resources to enjoy an ad-free experience. We are now changing this, and for the time being, no more ads…
The 2018 Oscar Nominees: The Complete List
There is a little over a month left until the 90th Oscars ceremony where the best and brightest of the film industry will be honoured. For the second year in a row the host will be comedian Jimmy Kimmel, and the event will take place on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre in…
The 2018 SAG Awards Winners: The Full List
For the first time in history, the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony had a host. And not just any host but the talented, funny and charming Kristen Bell. Albeit short, her opening monologue combined good jokes, subtle political references, and words of female empowerment, which we found suiting. The Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards)…
20 Must-See Movies Coming Out in 2018
The new year is already in full swing and we are excited about the titles we can’t wait to see on the silver screen in 2018. There are many anticipated movies, indeed, but we’ve compiled a list of the 20 pictures we literally can’t wait to see. What does your personal list look like? Let…
Quiz: Are You a True Star Wars Fan?
When Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope came out back in 1977, George Lucas may not have suspected that the franchise would turn into a pop-culture phenomenon. Fast forward 40 years to 2017, when literally every person around the globe has at least heard of Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader or…
The 10 Most Expensive Movies Ever Made
The cost of filmmaking grew steadily during the past few years as movies are getting longer and more ambitious, and the techniques and equipment – more sophisticated. Here is a list of the 10 most expensive movies ever made. #1: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) This third episode of the Pirates of…
Stremio Quiz: Are You a True Modern Family Fan?
Modern Family is undoubtedly one of our favorite TV series of all times. The show revolves around a bunch of weird, funny and relatable characters who are figuring out how to make the most of their lives and their interaction with their family. The show’s plot is nothing special but it is so well written…
How to install Stremio on Windows and macOS
Hundreds of hours of new video content are uploaded on the internet every day. Finding your way around it and choosing what to watch becomes more and more challenging – but this is why you have Stremio. With our platform, finding movies, TV series and channels to watch is a piece of cake. Here is…