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Over-the-top media service

Imagine you want to watch a movie. In the past, you had to go to the store or wait for it to come on TV. Now, there are special services on the internet called over-the-top media services that let you watch all kinds of movies and TV shows without the need for cable TV.

These services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have their own app or website where you can watch movies and TV shows using your phone, tablet, or smart TV. You just need to pay for a subscription, like paying for milk every week, to access hundreds of movies and TV shows.

This means you don't have to wait for a movie to come to the cinema, or for a show to come on TV. You can watch them whenever you want! It's like having your own personal movie theater in your living room!

These services make it easy for people to watch what they want, when they want, without being restricted by traditional TV schedules or channels. Thanks to over-the-top media services, you can watch what you love on your own schedule!