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[Disney Irish]

Can we o do something about those “Contains tobacco depictions” warnings now?

Are parents not allowed to be warned of tobacco usage in a movie or show so they can decide whether they want their kids to watch such usage?

You trying to get more kids smoking? You work for Big Tobacco or something?

 

[Ghost93]

It’s been unavailable in the US since the
’90s, well before people started crying woke.

Back then, they used the term "politically correct." Woke simply replaced that.

I think it would be financially stupid for Disney to re-release Song of the South at this point. It should have gotten a limited Walt Disney Treasures release in the early 2000s, but at this point the movie has been effectively banned for almost 40 years and is too much of a lightning rod for controversy, even if the release was carefully assembled and filled with all the appropriate disclaimers. I really think at this point Disney is just waiting for the movie to eventually slide into public domain (about 17 years from now) so that they can finally be rid of any responsibility for it.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Back then, they used the term "politically correct." Woke simply replaced that.

I think it would be financially stupid for Disney to re-release Song of the South at this point. It should have gotten a limited Walt Disney Treasures release in the early 2000s, but at this point the movie has been effectively banned for almost 40 years and is too much of a lightning rod for controversy, even if the release was carefully assembled and filled with all the appropriate disclaimers. I really think at this point Disney is just waiting for the movie to eventually slide into public domain (about 17 years from now) so that they can finally be rid of any responsibility for it.

It's also of no use to Iger. It's not a franchise, or part of a brand. Br'er Rabbit can't be made a Disney Princess.

Even if it wasn't controversial, it would not likely be re-released or put on Disney+. Same with a lot of old Disney.

With the ending of the Disney Movie Club, we're not even getting blu-ray releases of these titles anymore.

 

[Agent H]

Can we o do something about those “Contains tobacco depictions”

It's also of no use to Iger. It's not a franchise, or part of a brand. Br'er Rabbit can't be made a Disney Princess.

Even if it wasn't controversial, it would not likely be re-released or put on Disney+. Same with a lot of old Disney.

With the ending of the Disney Movie Club, we're not even getting blu-ray releases of these titles anymore.

They have put effort into putting the old stuff on Disney+ they just do it intermittently so they have a steady stream of “new” content when they don’t have actual new content

 

[Animaniac93-98]

They have put effort into putting the old stuff on Disney+ they just do it intermittently so they have a steady stream of “new” content when they don’t have actual new content

That effort has largely been dropped. Hopes that Disney+ would be the catalyst to get more of this stuff out, or properly restored (as they did for Cinderella and The Sword in the Stone) have been pulled back as the overall spending for the streaming service has been reduced and it's not considered a priority.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Sarah Michelle Gellar Talks “Overwhelming” Experience Reviving ‘Buffy’: “Incredibly Nerve-Wracking”

More than 20 years later, Sarah Michelle Gellar is preparing to slay once again in a 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot.

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[Serpico Jones]

Disney’s Multibillion-Dollar Streaming Decisions May Be Unearthed in Court Battle Against Investors

A judge declined to dismiss a lawsuit from investors who claimed former CEO Bob Chapek aimed to hide Disney+ costs and make forecasts that it would be profitable by 2024.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Elizabeth Warren Asks DOJ to Investigate Disney Deal to Buy Fubo

The Senator wrote a letter to the agency saying the surprise streaming deal "should be regarded as another data point in Disney’s history of anticompetitive behavior" and raises antitrust concerns.

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ESPN Breaks Up With MLB After 35-Year Run As League Tests Market for New Deal

The decision comes at a pivotal moment for the Disney-owned sports giant, which is preparing to launch a new streaming service this year.

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Disney’s Multibillion-Dollar Streaming Decisions May Be Unearthed in Court Battle Against Investors

A judge declined to dismiss a lawsuit from investors who claimed former CEO Bob Chapek aimed to hide Disney+ costs and make forecasts that it would be profitable by 2024.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Hearst CEO to Staff: There’s a Difficult Year Ahead Despite “Record” Revenue in 2024

Steve Swartz says that Hearst had $13 billion in revenue in 2024 thanks to political advertising, but adds that a tough ad market and cord-cutting is "significantly impacting" A+E Networks. Hearst is also seeing "significant productivity gains" with generative AI software.

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‘High Potential’ Ends Season With Series-Best Ratings

The ABC drama scores better than 13 million viewers and hits a high in adults 18-49 with its finale.

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[MisterPenguin]

‘Scamanda’ Premiere Jumps 289% to 5.7 Million Viewers After Three Weeks, ABC News Studios’ Most-Streamed Series Launch Ever (EXCLUSIVE)

The premiere of 'Scamanda' has reached 5.7 million viewers across platforms after three weeks, becoming ABC News' Studio's most-streamed launch ever.

variety.com

‘Holes’ TV Series Pilot to Be Directed by ‘Agatha All Along’ Creator Jac Schaeffer (EXCLUSIVE)

Jac Schaeffer, creator of the Marvel series “WandaVision” and “Agatha All Along,” will direct the pilot episode for the Disney+ pilot of "Holes."

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‘Paradise’ Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu, ABC to Air Season 1 Beginning in April

Sterling K. Brown and Dan Fogelman's "Paradise" has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu.

variety.com

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Ordered to Series at ABC

ABC has ordered a new spinoff of Ryan Murphy's '9-1-1' franchise set in Nashville.

variety.com

A+E Networks Launches Digital Division, Plans History.com Overhaul

A+E Networks has tapped Ann McGowan to oversee a new division devoted to digital media and plans to revamp History.com

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[MisterPenguin]

Disney+ Sets Cast for Drama About Scotland Yard’s Killing of Innocent Man Jean Charles de Menezes

Conleth Hill, newcomer Edison Alcaide, Emily Mortimer, and Russell Tovey are among the lineup for 'Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes.'

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Disney Polishes Up 20th Century Fox Classic 'The Sound of Music' for 60th Anniversary with 4K Restoration - Media Play News

The Walt Disney Co. on Feb. 20 announced it is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 1965 musical sensation The Sound of Music with a 4K film restoration and a series of worldwide special events. As part of the festivities, the film will be re-released to theaters and appear on 4K Ultra HD...

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[Cmdr_Crimson]

Ever since they had added the Hulu bundle to Disney+ it seems so harder to find older Disney related content..When was the last time we seen more episodes of the original, 70s or 90's Mickey Mouse club, Disneyland the TV show, classic films that haven't been added yet..Even park content has become fairly stale..I hope there is plan to see more older content..

 

[MisterPenguin]

New 'SportsCenter' Show, 'SC+,' to Debut Monday, March 3 Exclusively on Disney+ - The Walt Disney Company

ESPN will launch a brand new daily 'SportsCenter' show, 'SC+,' exclusively on Disney+. The fast-paced show will highlight each day's top sports moments in a more concise and streamlined format.

thewaltdisneycompany.com

The 97th Oscars®: Everything You Need to Know - The Walt Disney Company

Get all the details on the 97th Oscars®, from the host and the nominees to the presenters and the performers. Live on ABC and Hulu, March 2.

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How to Watch Oscar-Nominated Film ‘A Real Pain’ Online

Writer-actor Jesse Eisenberg and co-star Kieran Culkin are up for Academy Awards for their roles in the drama.

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Mindy Kaling, Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh and Poorna Jagannathan Celebrate ‘Deli Boys’ With Hulu and The Hollywood Reporter

Thursday night’s premiere event included a red carpet, private screening, Bollywood dancers and a curated menu of cocktails and South Asian cuisine.

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[MisterPenguin]

Fubo Shrinks Quarterly Loss on Higher Revenue, Gets to 1.67M Subs

The sports-focused streamer earlier unveiled a deal to merge with Walt Disney’s Hulu+ live TV business.

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How to Watch ‘Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke’ for Free

When former family vlogger Ruby Franke is arrested for child abuse, her carefully curated internet persona comes crashing down.

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Kumail Nanjiani Sets Hulu Stand-Up Special

The set will be the comedian and actor's first televised set in more than a decade.

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Fifth ‘Descendants’ Movie a Go at Disney

The film will follow the events of 2024's 'The Rise of Red.'

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[MisterPenguin]

Disney, Netflix Hit TV Usage Highs in January

The College Football Playoff helps the Mouse House record its best mark to date in Nielsen's Media Distributor Gauge.

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[MisterPenguin]

Disney Sees Sell-Out for Oscars Ads — And Not Just on TV

DIsney says it has sold out all commercial inventory for Sunday's Oscars, and notes packages include TV, streaming, social and more

variety.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Major Disney Channel Shuts Down After Nearly 25 Years

A major international Disney Channel has been shut down after 23 years of broadcasting

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Whoopi Goldberg Says ‘Sister Act 3’ Script Is Done, but ‘It Only Matters if Disney Wants to Do It’

At the Oscars red carpet, Whoopi Goldberg confirmed that while the "Sister Act 3" script is done, it only matters if Disney wants to do the film.

variety.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney Expands Deal With BeIN Media Group to Include Disney Channel and Disney Junior Across Middle East

Disney has expanded its content deal with Qatar-based powerhouse BeIN Media Group to include Disney Channel and Disney Junior across the Middle East.

variety.com

Hulu’s Bumpy Oscar Night: Streaming Experts Unpack The Glitches And Assess The Impact On Disney’s Service

In the wake of Hulu's high-profile Oscar outages, veteran streaming experts weigh in on the tech glitches and the potential impact on the Disney-owned service.

deadline.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney+’s Limited-Time Deal Gets You Over 70 Percent Off — Here’s When the Promo Ends

Plus, more ways to save when bundling Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and Max.

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The announcement from A+E (which is jointly owned by The Walt Disney Co. and Hearst) was connected to the company’s annual upfront presentation, which it delivered in a virtual format Wednesday....

A+E Networks Rebrands as A+E Global Media Amid Pay-TV Tumult

The owner of brands like A&E, History and Lifetime wants to shift its focus to its studios and content, rather than its TV channels.

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Streaming Ratings: ‘The Night Agent’ Scores Third Straight Week at No. 1

Hulu has a strong showing in the library series top 10 in early February.

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Musicians Behind ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Jurassic World’ Launch New Trailer Music Agency: Master Works Alliance

Musicians behind titles like 'The Mandalorian' and 'Jurassic World' have come together to launch Masters Works Alliance, a new trailer music agency.

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Watch “Moana 2” on Disney+ starting March 12.

‘Moana 2’ to Release on Disney+ This Month

'Moana 2' will be exclusively available to stream on Disney+ starting March 12. Here's how to watch Moana 2 online streaming.

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[MisterPenguin]

Tentpoles Are Just the Beginning: Inside Disney’s Plan for Multi-Platform Advertising Dominance

Disney is selling streaming ad packages around Oscar winner 'Anora,' while the upcoming women's college basketball tournament is seeing NFL-like buys.

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[MisterPenguin]

Disney+ Debuts Trailer And Key Art For Heartwarming Documentary ‘Pets’ From Director Bryce Dallas Howard & Imagine Documentaries

Today, Disney+ revealed the trailer and key art for the upcoming documentary “Pets,” premiering April 11 on National Pet Day. From Disney Branded Television, Imagine Documentaries, and directed by Bryce Dallas Howard (“The Mandalorian”), “Pets” explores the extraordinary relationship that...

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