Disney's Streaming Services: Disney+ (and Hulu, ESPN+, Star, & hotstar)

[MisterPenguin]

Disney and ITV Launch First-of-Its-Kind Alliance, Offering “a Taste” of Each Other’s Content

From Jul. 16, a curated and regularly refreshed selection of hit shows and movies from Disney+ and ITVX will be available to viewers on both platforms.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Inside the Disney-ITV Deal: How Contrasting Core Audiences Have Bosses “Planning for Success”

Disney EMEA boss Karl Holmes caught up with THR as the deal was confirmed to talk details: "This enables ITVX to put their content in front of an audience who would not normally consider it."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

‘Scrubs’ Revival Nabs Series Order at ABC, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke Returning

The two stars join Zach Braff in reprising their roles from the 2001-10 series.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Sarah Jessica Parker Still Wants ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ and Says ‘We’ve Been Having Some Conversations’ After Bette Midler Told Disney to Hurry Up and Finish the Script

Sarah Jessica Parker says conversations are being had about "Hocus Pocus 3," which has been in development now for at least two years.

variety.com

ABC News and Disney+ Announce New Daily Show 'What You Need to Know' | The Walt Disney Company

Premiering July 21, the short-form streaming series will be ABC News’ first original daily news program created for Disney+.

thewaltdisneycompany.com

Disney Animation Veterans Revisit the Gang in 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+' - The Walt Disney Company

Nearly 10 years after Mickey Mouse Clubhouse aired its last original episode, series executive producer Rob LaDuca still felt there were many more stories …Read More

thewaltdisneycompany.com

 

[Comped]

Disney and ITV Launch First-of-Its-Kind Alliance, Offering “a Taste” of Each Other’s Content

From Jul. 16, a curated and regularly refreshed selection of hit shows and movies from Disney+ and ITVX will be available to viewers on both platforms.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Inside the Disney-ITV Deal: How Contrasting Core Audiences Have Bosses “Planning for Success”

Disney EMEA boss Karl Holmes caught up with THR as the deal was confirmed to talk details: "This enables ITVX to put their content in front of an audience who would not normally consider it."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

And here I was hoping that meant ITV programming on D+ in the US... Darn BritBox.

 

[erasure fan1]

‘Scrubs’ Revival Nabs Series Order at ABC, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke Returning

The two stars join Zach Braff in reprising their roles from the 2001-10 series.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Scrubs is my favorite sitcom ever so I'm glad it's coming back. I do fear that we are in a far to "PC" space for the show. But who knows, I'm just hoping it comes close to original. Scrubs was exceptionally good at mixing the seriousness of a hospital with the humor.

 

[Disney Irish]

In another "this could be seen if one just paid attention moment", broadcast networks are losing viewers and now trail streaming for the first time as reported elsewhere in June.

In a direct quote -

"For years, the mantra of media executives was that streaming represented the future for in-home entertainment. Now, that future has clearly arrived."

Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape

Two milestones revealed this week illustrated the diminishing power of broadcast television in a new media world.

apnews.com

So those that still don't believe streaming and digital media distribution is the goal of every studio on the planet, here is your reminder. The goal for every studios IS an eco system that pumps content into every home on the planet and charge you for it where that is self owned or partnered. Its here, its not 5, 10, or 15 years from now, it now now. Legacy media, which unfortunately includes theatrical for the most part, is going away. All the moves the last couple years, and especially this year with companies like Comcast and WB jettisoning their legacy media and keeping streaming is proof that.

We're still a few years away from the complete collapse of legacy media, but this is the start. And I don't know what more needs to be said to those that keep claiming it won't happen and that streaming isn't viable or an "unsure model". Consumers don't care, its what they are using, and studios are leading them there.