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May 2025
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Coach Wi-Fly Answers the Big Question: "What Makes FOCUS Broadband Different?"

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Enjoying DIRECTV Just Got Easier!

DIRECTV has combined DIRECTV Stream and DIRECTV via Internet into one great service that brings you all of your favorite channels without the dish! Now, it will be easier than ever to take advantage of more savings and flexibility while getting the content you want to watch!

What's New with the All-New DIRECTV Streaming Experience:
  • No long-term contracts — Enjoy total freedom with no 2-year commitments.
  • More savings — The $14.99 Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) Fee has been eliminated, putting more money back in your pocket.
  • Flexible device options — Gemini devices are now optional! Use your own compatible device or add a Gemini for just $10/month per device.
Plus, when FOCUS Broadband customers sign up for the Choice package or higher, they'll receive a $10 discount per month for 2 years!

If you have questions or to sign up for DIRECTV today, call us at 877-755-8020.
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Celebrating 70 Years of Connectivity with One of FOCUS Broadband's First Telephone Customers

In the 1950s, the Shallotte area had just one phone, a payphone that served as the community's only way to make a call. In this video, Al Parker Sr., one of our very first customers, recalls those early days when neighbors came together to form Atlantic Telephone Membership Corporation.
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The Upgrade You've Been Waiting For

Now's the perfect time to upgrade your wireless device. Get $600* off a brand-new device from the iPhone 16 or Samsung Galaxy S25 series today! These top-of-the-line smartphones deliver everything you need — stunning displays, powerful cameras, and performance that keeps up with your schedule. Whether you're Team Apple or Team Android, you'll get a premium device without the premium price.

With unlimited talk, text, and data paired with local customer support, you score big every time with FOCUS Broadband. Stop by our store today in Leland, Shallotte, Burgaw, Sunset Beach, or Whiteville and take advantage of this limited-time offer.

*Requires new line activation with port-in from AT&T, T-Mobile, or US Cellular. Termination of service before 25th month will incur a $600 chargeback. Not available on all plans. Credit and other restrictions apply. Offer ends June 30, 2025.
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Time to Level Up Your Home Game – Score a Free Smart Door Lock!

Smart plays start at the front door. For a limited time, you can get a free smart door lock when you sign up for a Connected Home or Smart Home plan! * No more hiding spare keys or second-guessing whether the door is locked. With app-controlled access, you're in command — whether you're at work, across town, or on vacation. It's like having the home field advantage built into your front door.

Home automation and everyday convenience, now that's the key to success! Call 877-755-8023 for a free quote and ask about how you can get a free smart door lock today.

*Not available in all areas. Free smart door lock available to new customers subscribing to the Connected Home, Connected Home Plus or Smart Home package with 3-year agreement. Limit 1 per household. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. Security equipment sold separately & may require separate installation. Other conditions and restrictions may apply. Offer ends May 31, 2025.
ReStore

When ReStore Needed More, FOCUS Broadband Delivered

As Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity grew, so did their need for fast, reliable connectivity. So, when it came time to expand operations in Leland, Jason Gaver and his team knew they could count on FOCUS Broadband to provide the same dependable internet and phone system that had supported their other locations for years.

Now, the Leland ReStore runs smoothly with the communication tools they need to stay connected and serve the community. Hear from Jason on how having the right partnership that's dedicated to your business needs can make all the difference.

Ready to get your business connected? Call 910-755-8118 or visit www.focusbroadband.com/business today.
 
ORIGINAL FILMS
Fountain of Youth  - Download Images to View

Fountain of Youth PG-13 — A treasure-hunting mastermind (John Krasinski) assembles a team for an epic, life-changing quest filled with adventure. But to outwit and outrun threats at every turn, he'll need someone even smarter than he is: his estranged sister (Natalie Portman). The two siblings join forces and use historical clues to seek the legendary Fountain of Youth. (Apple TV+, Premieres May 23rd)
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NONNAS PG — Based on a true story, this film is a heartfelt celebration of the love of food, family, and all the ingredients of life. After losing his beloved mother, a man risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with actual nonnas — grandmothers — as the chefs. Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, and Lorraine Bracco star. (Netflix, Premieres May 9th)
 
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FARE
Minnie's Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel - Download Images to View

Minnie's Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel TV-Y — In this series of new shorts, Minnie, Daisy, and Cuckoo-Loca open a new pet hotel in Hot Dog Hills. It's complete with a spa and salon where they pamper the pets, a yoga studio where Clarabelle teaches yoga lessons to all of the pet guests, a stage for evening pet-tertainment, and a gourmet kitchen where Minnie and Daisy whip together healthy snacks. (Disney+, Premieres May 19th)
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Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld TV-PG — Enter the galaxy's dangerous underworld in this 6-episode journey through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law. (Disney+, Premieres May 4th)
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Mighty Monsterwheelies TV-Y — Your kids will love a series inspired by iconic movie monsters like Dracula and the Mummy, but with a Frankenstein-sized twist: These vehicle heroes are here to help — not scare! Season 2 explores new places in Motorvania and introduces a slate of new characters as well, including the show's take on Big Foot, a vehicle who is blind but also an accomplished cave explorer. (Netflix, Premieres May 5th)
 
LIVE EVENTS
60th Academy of Country Music Awards  - Download Images to View

60th Academy of Country Music Awards Enjoy this awards ceremony live on May 8th at 7:59 PM ET or watch it later on demand on Prime Video. Hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire at Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, this year's event is celebrating 60 years of defining moments in country music, from the trailblazers to the groundbreakers. What will the next defining moment be? (Prime Video)
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Friday Night Baseball Step up to the plate and watch Live MLB Games every Friday night all season long. (Apple TV+)

⚾ May 2nd — Padres at Pirates and Cubs at Brewers
⚾ May 9th — Cardinals at Nationals and Giants at Twins
⚾ May 16th — Astros at Rangers and Mariners at Padres
⚾ May 23rd — Dodgers at Mets and D-backs at Cardinals
⚾ May 30th — Red Sox at Braves and Yankees at Dodgers
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WWE: Saturday Night's Main Event Don't miss the action of this live event on May 24th at 8:00 PM ET. It takes place in Tampa, Florida, and is part of a "Memorial Day weekend takeover" by WWE, with four live events at the same venue. Featured wrestlers will be from the Raw and SmackDown brands. (Peacock),
 
ORIGINAL SERIES
Murderbot - Download Images to View

Murderbot TV-MA — This is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a high-tech future, where a rogue security robot secretly gains free will through self-hacking. To stay hidden, the robot reluctantly joins a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet, even though it just wants to binge soap operas. It's horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients. (Apple TV+, Premieres May 16th)
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The Four Seasons TV-MA — Three suburban middle-aged couples, best friends for decades, have the tradition of vacationing together each season. However, tensions arise when one of the couples divorces, and the husband brings a much younger woman on subsequent trips. The stars of this series include Tina Fey and Steve Carell. (Netflix, Premieres May 1st)
 
POPCORN NIGHT
The LEGO® Movie - Download Images to View

The LEGO® Movie PG — From 2014 comes the original 3D computer animated story. It follows Emmet, who's an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He's drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared. Adding star power are the vocal talents of big names including Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Nick Offerman, Liam Neeson, and Morgan Freeman. (Netflix, Premieres May 1st)
 
SPORTS DOCUMENTARIES AND DOCUSERIES
UNTOLD: Shooting Guards - Download Images to View

UNTOLD: Shooting Guards TV-MA — What really went down between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton? This provocative documentary explores what happens when ego, pride, and high-stakes gambling collide behind the scenes of the NBA. You'll learn how a gambling dispute led to guns drawn in the Washington Wizards' locker room — one of professional basketball's most explosive off-court scandals. (Netflix, Premieres May 6th)
UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre - Download Images to View

UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre TV-MA — This documentary unpacks the life of Brett Favre, best known as the Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback who nabbed three NFL MVPs and led his team to a Super Bowl championship. But Favre also had a pattern of unchecked behavior off the field, including an explicit text message scandal and involvement in a massive welfare fraud scheme. (Netflix, Premieres May 20th)
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Full Speed TV-MA — This critically acclaimed high-octane docuseries returns for Season 2. Fueled by passion and chasing NASCAR Cup glory, drivers and their teams compete for the 2024 championship and the chance to make history. Captured are tales of triumph and tenacity — both on and off the track. (Netflix, Premieres May 7th)
 
DOCUMENTARIES AND DOCUSERIES
Octopus! - Download Images to View

Octopus! TV-PG — This series follows the life cycle of the Giant Pacific Octopus and looks at these creatures through the eyes of the scientists and explorers who study them, as well as the people who love them — including actor Tracy Morgan. Go underwater and explore the life, behavior, and intelligence of octopuses, including their unique abilities like shape-shifting, changing their skin color and texture, and tool use. (Prime Video, Premieres May 8th) (2-part series)
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Britain and the Blitz TV-14 — The Blitz was a German bombing campaign against the United Kingdom for eight months during WWII, from September 7th, 1940 to May 11th, 1941. This immersive documentary brings history to life through vividly restored archival footage and firsthand accounts of the British people who experienced it. (Netflix, Premieres May 5th)
 
NEW STREAMING RELEASES
New Releases - Download Images to View Please note: Streaming services sometimes make last-minute changes to the premiere dates of films and series. This calendar was prepared on April 29th, 2025, but changes may have been made since then. Remember, while the dates below indicate the first day you're able to stream the featured film or series, streaming enables you to enjoy them whenever you'd like!

May 1st
  • The LEGO Movie — PG, Film. From 2014 comes the original 3D computer animated story. It follows Emmet, who's an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. (Netflix)
  • Angi: Fake Life, True Crime — TV-14, Documentary. Sentenced for the murder and impersonation of her friend, this documentary sheds new light on Angi and the death of her husband years before. (Netflix)
  • Another Simple Favor — R, Film. This offers an inside look at the film's cast, location, fashion, and humor, using behind-the-scenes footage and interviews captured on set in Italy. (Prime Video)
May 2nd
  • ONE Fight Night 31 — Live Event at 8:00 PM CT. ONE Championship presents a captivating Muay Thai rematch between flyweight contender Kongthoranee Sor Sommai and former bantamweight king Nong-O Hama. (Prime Video)
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