There is still a lot of Disney things not on D+. I would look into adding a different slightly higher priced tier for new shows (designed for D+ like Mandalorian for example) and the lower tier we have today the pre-existing Disney things (all past movies and shows). Newer movies could be viewed on D+ for an additional price (if in the cheaper tier). Not sure that would work but that’s an idea
I think Disney would be one of the first to do this, if they did. I think Peacock may have done this but not on the same level
They could also merge Hulu and D+ with different tiers
Not trying to argue, but I don’t see how it’s a bad plan? Sure, Disney is in the most vulnerable phase of the plan right now, but it seems to be working.
Disney was playing Robin Hood with their own business. Stealing from the rich (parks) to give to the poor (streaming)
This guy is dangerous…there is no question to that.
Think about how few businesses have the luxury of taking time to build their subscriber base and figure out profitability. Very few. Netflix had that Silicon Valley startup money. Disney had brainwashed audiences and steady demand at the entrance gate.
Because you can’t suck all the longterm stability out of your most stable/core business segment in order to fuel one that is a flyer…
Disney wasn’t “stealing” from itself.
Not sure what “mess” you keep referring to. How did you expect it would go if one of the largest movie studios in history changed its business from a traditional model to an entirely new one?
You’re the one looking too short-term. Temporary stress for long-term gain. Futurepoofing so there’s a Disney for the next generation.
Nobody other than Bob Iger and a dozen people on Disney fan sites ever claimed with a straight face that Bob Iger was smart
I'll disagree with you here, I think he is smart. Look at the sites/social media, and the over-the-top love he is getting. Cast members crying in happiness, standing ovations in the parks. The majority of the policies the fans HATE/cringe over were fully under him or the the process started under him, yet he is BELOVED now for taking a couple away. He maximized his money for 15 years, bailed to maximize his money while sticking it to the customers, and then set the next guy up to look worse than him so that people miss him. The chance to come back and eliminate a couple hated things to make him even more loved by the fans was just a lucky break.
I’m no expert…but I believe they weren’t supposed to be profitable…
I was exaggerating for comedic effect…try and keep up
It’s really not a question of intent or strategy…it’s whether they bet on the wrong horse and will it sink them or make them more susceptible to what’s going on right now.
