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

[Disney Irish]

Lindsay Lohan seems to be making a come back over the last couple years, along with Freakier Friday for Disney is now fronting a new show for Hulu called Count my Lies -

Lindsay Lohan to Lead and Produce ‘Count My Lies’ Hulu Series From ‘This Is Us’ Showrunners

Linday Lohan will star in and executive produce 'Count My Lies,' a drama series in development at Hulu based on the novel of the same name.

variety.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

‘Gannibal’: How a Series About Eating Children Became Disney+’s Biggest Live-Action Hit in Japan

The horror-thriller series, based on a cult manga and starring Yuya Yagira and Show Kasamatsu, has become Disney's most successful streaming series in Japan to date.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Nielsen: Streaming Parity as Seven Platforms Deliver Most-Watched Content in March - Media Play News

Streaming video reached parity in March with the top 10 most-viewed titles delivered by seven different services, according to new Nielsen data. For the first time ever in a monthly report, the most-watched titles were distributed by a wide range of services, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max...

www.mediaplaynews.com

 

[Disney Irish]

Added to the Star Wars thread, but adding it here too.

New Maul animated series, "Maul Shadow Lord", coming to D+ in 2026 -

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-maul-shadow-lord

 

[Disney Irish]

Greg Kinnear, Aidy Bryant & Shay Rudolph To Lead Disney+ Pilot ‘Holes’

Greg Kinnear, Aidy Bryant & Shay Rudolph To Lead Disney+ Series 'Holes.'

deadline.com

 

[brideck]

I am excitement... and I apparently can't get the URL to render fully.

https://deadline.com/2025/04/zombies-4-dawn-of-the-vampires-disney-premiere-date-trailer-1236373399/

 

[PiratesMansion]

Greg Kinnear, Aidy Bryant & Shay Rudolph To Lead Disney+ Pilot ‘Holes’

Greg Kinnear, Aidy Bryant & Shay Rudolph To Lead Disney+ Series 'Holes.'

deadline.com

I read Holes in grade school. I watched the movie as a teen and thought they did a very good job with the material.

Who is this for? Who is asking for Holes as a series? It's not like it's a story deep with lore and complications, nor is it a story that I imagine connects nearly as well with today's youth as it did with my own.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney+ Just Confirmed It's the Best Streaming Service for Spider-Man Fans

The newest Spider-Man movie has finally been added to Disney+, making it the go-to destination for all things Spidey.

comicbook.com

 

[Disney Irish]

Disney TV Studios Chief Eric Schrier On Big Fox Animation Deal, Global Originals Strategy, ‘Buffy’ & Other Reboots, Backend Model & Filming In L.A.

In an interview, Disney TV Studios boss Eric Schrier discusses big Fox animation deal, reboots and talent deal and backend strategy amid contraction.

deadline.com

 

[Phroobar]

I read Holes in grade school. I watched the movie as a teen and thought they did a very good job with the material.

Who is this for? Who is asking for Holes as a series? It's not like it's a story deep with lore and complications, nor is it a story that I imagine connects nearly as well with today's youth as it did with my own.

Typical Disney gender swap.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Fubo Posts Q1 2025 Profit, Revenue Gain, Sub Loss - Media Play News

Fubo May 2 disclosed it lost 40,000 subscribers in the first quarter (ended March 31), to end the period with 1.47 million subs. The sports-themed vMVPD, which is being acquired by Disney, reported revenue increased 3.5% to $407.9 million, from $394.1 million in the previous-year period. The...

www.mediaplaynews.com

India’s JioStar Pours $10 Billion Into Content as Streaming Race Heats Up, Vice Chair Uday Shankar Reveals at WAVES Summit

India's media powerhouse JioStar is doubling down on content investment, pouring approximately $3.6 billion into programming this year.

variety.com

Trump Says He’s Instituting a “100% Tariff” on Films Produced Outside of the U.S. Because the “Movie Industry in America Is Dying”

The president posted that Hollywood and other areas are "being devastated" due to "a concerted effort by other Nations," which constitutes a "National Security threat."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Agent H]

A phineas and ferb live stream was added to Disney+ recently.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Fubo Knocks $20 Off Streaming Plans for Limited Time As Disney Merger Talks Continue

For a limited time, take $20 off a Fubo monthly subscription, with pricing discounted to just $64.99 -- a 21% off discount. Get the offer online here.

variety.com