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

[Disney Irish]

Hulu's content doesn't need to be on Hulu to be valuable.

No it doesn't need to be on Hulu. However it is today, and what we're talking about is in the context of the Disney/Comcast ownership of Hulu.

Without the content Hulu is practically worthless as the infrastructure is basically pennies on the dollar at that point. Hulu as it is today and as shown by Roberts comments, the value of Hulu IS in the content. Meaning Comcast wouldn't buy Hulu without the content, which isn't going to happen.

Basically Roberts comments today show that Comcast isn't looking for a new deal, isn't likely looking to license content, isn't looking to do anything other than to get the most value out of their 33% of Hulu in a sale to Disney.

"Grownup" shows can be on Disney+ without the Hulu branding and be just as valuable.

Yes we know that "grownup" content can be on D+ without Hulu branding, its already been done with some Marvel content in the US, and its been done outside the US for a long time now under the Star brand. You're not saying anything I haven't said before. So whether a Hulu tile, a 20th Century Tile, Star Tile, whatever, there will be a "grownup" content section in the US on D+ by the end of the year.

 

[doctornick]

I still don't get why everyone is so quick to think that Disney can't run the LiveTV component either as a standalone service or combined with D+.

Who said they "can't", I'm suggesting that it is possible that they might not want to. It's not exactly one of Disney's core competencies and, in fact, they are typically on the other side of the table being the jerk network owner that is asking for all their channels to be bundled and to get outrageous carriage fees. Conversely, being a distributer is literally Comcast's main business.

 

[Disney Irish]

Who said they "can't", I'm suggesting that it is possible that they might not want to. It's not exactly one of Disney's core competencies and, in fact, they are typically on the other side of the table being the jerk network owner that is asking for all their channels to be bundled and to get outrageous carriage fees. Conversely, being a distributer is literally Comcast's main business.

There have been some around here over the last couple years who have made claims that Disney just doesn't have the experience to run LiveTV, to which I say hogwash.

And since they have been continuing to running it for almost 4 years since taking control of Hulu, I think the question of "want" is probably already answered.

The only question in my mind is whether they keep it a standalone service or integrate it eventually into D+, to which my opinion is the latter.

 

[DCBaker]

The first four Indiana Jones movies land on Disney+ May 31, 2023.

 

[Slpy3270]

The first four Indiana Jones movies land on Disney+ May 31, 2023.

Must be a short-term licensing deal with Paramount that runs through at least next year (they own distribution rights to the films in perpetuity). Can't say I'm shocked; Paramount is in desperate need of money considering how much of a money drain Paramount+ is right now (and their linear networks, their core bread and butter, are collapsing faster than the Soviet Union).

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Took them long enough. Haven’t been able to watch either of the films since they left Netflix at the start of 2021.

 

[Slpy3270]

Per Reddit, here's a list of Disney+ shows set to be removed next Friday in France (including some Hulu shows). I assume they'll be pulled internationally as well.

• The Mysterious Benedict Society
• Big Shot
• Willow
• The Making Of Willow
• The One And Only Ivan
• Timmy Failure
• Be Our Chef
• Magic Camp
• Howard
• Pistol
• Dollface
• The Quest
• Earth To Ned
• Y: The Last Man
• The Premise
• Foodtastic
• Stuntman
• Disney Fairy Tale Weddings
• Love In The Time Of Corona
• Everything’s Trash
• Best In Snow
• Little Demon
• Maggie
• The World According To Jeff Goldblum
• Best In Dough
• Wolfgang
• It’s a Dog’s Life With Bill Farmer

A good number of these shows are available to purchase on digital outlets, and I wouldn't be surprised if they come back in some way. Still, better watch them if you can.

At the very least, it doesn't look haphazard like WBD's content purges were, since only a few of these shows were beloved or have a huge fan base.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Per Reddit, here's a list of Disney+ shows set to be removed next Friday in France (including some Hulu shows). I assume they'll be pulled internationally as well.

• The Mysterious Benedict Society
• Big Shot
• Willow
• The Making Of Willow
• The One And Only Ivan
• Timmy Failure
• Be Our Chef
• Magic Camp
• Howard
• Pistol
• Dollface
• The Quest
• Earth To Ned
• Y: The Last Man
• The Premise
• Foodtastic
• Stuntman
• Disney Fairy Tale Weddings
• Love In The Time Of Corona
• Everything’s Trash
• Best In Snow
• Little Demon
• Maggie
• The World According To Jeff Goldblum
• Best In Dough
• Wolfgang
• It’s a Dog’s Life With Bill Farmer

A good number of these shows are available to purchase on digital outlets, and I wouldn't be surprised if they come back in some way. Still, better watch them if you can.

At the very least, it doesn't look haphazard like WBD's content purges were, since only a few of these shows were beloved or have a huge fan base.

Since one can download D+ shows, wonder how long one can hold onto a local copy of something about to be disappeared.

I *did* call "Best in Snow" tho!

 

[MarvelCharacterNerd]

Per Reddit, here's a list of Disney+ shows set to be removed next Friday in France (including some Hulu shows). I assume they'll be pulled internationally as well.

• The Mysterious Benedict Society
• Big Shot
• Willow
• The Making Of Willow
• The One And Only Ivan
• Timmy Failure
• Be Our Chef
• Magic Camp
• Howard
• Pistol
• Dollface
• The Quest
• Earth To Ned
• Y: The Last Man
• The Premise
• Foodtastic
• Stuntman
• Disney Fairy Tale Weddings
• Love In The Time Of Corona
• Everything’s Trash
• Best In Snow
• Little Demon
• Maggie
• The World According To Jeff Goldblum
• Best In Dough
• Wolfgang
• It’s a Dog’s Life With Bill Farmer

A good number of these shows are available to purchase on digital outlets, and I wouldn't be surprised if they come back in some way. Still, better watch them if you can.

At the very least, it doesn't look haphazard like WBD's content purges were, since only a few of these shows were beloved or have a huge fan base.

Of that entire list, only losing "Howard" would be huge. That deserves to stay in respect for one of Disney's greatest contributors ever. (But if it was a third party project, then I can see them pulling it for $ reasons. Really shortsighted if they do though - both in terms of his importance to Disney and the optics of removing that right before Pride month.)

 

[Slpy3270]

(But if it was a third party project, then I can see them pulling it for $ reasons. Really shortsighted if they do though - both in terms of his importance to Disney and the optics of removing that right before Pride month.)

I believe Don Hahn owns the film itself, with Disney only distributing it under license. I wouldn't be surprised if he finds another home for it.

 

[doctornick]

So are those shows leaving the service everywhere or is it just a country specific thing? And I guess I’m still confused as to why they leave since many were made for D+ or (I would think) owned by Disney. How is there any expense in still carrying something you already own?

 

[Disney Irish]

So are those shows leaving the service everywhere or is it just a country specific thing? And I guess I’m still confused as to why they leave since many were made for D+ or (I would think) owned by Disney. How is there any expense in still carrying something you already own?

From what I understand it’s everywhere.

Disney is basically reintroducing the Disney Vault within D+. Scarcity equals demand equals revenue. We’ll see if it works.

 

[doctornick]

The first four Indiana Jones movies land on Disney+ May 31, 2023.

I saw somewhere that the Young IJ show was also included, but I assume is incorrect, right?

 

[sedati]

The first four Indiana Jones movies land on Disney+ May 31, 2023.

Thrilled to see this news as I think that was a gaping hole in the catalog. Apparently they made a deal to share streaming rights with Paramount. Back in 2013 they bought out distribution rights but only for future projects.

 

[Elizabeth Swann]

I saw somewhere that the Young IJ show was also included, but I assume is incorrect, right?

Young Indiana Jones Series to Stream on Disney+, 15 Years After Last Release

Before the world discovered Indiana, Indiana discovered the world in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones. And starting May 31st, new audiences around the world will discover the adventure when the television series debuts on Disney+ with the first four Indiana Jones films. (The prequel show...

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[MisterPenguin]

From what I understand it’s everywhere.

Disney is basically reintroducing the Disney Vault within D+. Scarcity equals demand equals revenue. We’ll see if it works.

That only works for shows that are popular.

Shows that don't get the views and are licensed from other owners or have continuing residuals are in the cross hairs.

 

[MisterPenguin]

ABC Unveils Strike-Proof Fall 2023 Schedule

The return of 'Dancing With the Stars' and an aged-up 'Bachelor' spinoff will be part of a nearly all-unscripted lineup at the network.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Disney Leans Into Spectacle in Extensive Upfront Pitch

There weren't any actors, but Kim Kardashian, Ryan Seacrest, Serena Williams and Damar Hamlin were brought out to wow the crowd of media buyers.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Disney Irish]

That only works for shows that are popular.

Shows that don't get the views and are licensed from other owners or have continuing residuals are in the cross hairs.

You're assuming that only that content and what has been rumored is only what is being removed.

Just wait....

 

[MisterPenguin]

The first four Indiana Jones movies land on Disney+ May 31, 2023.

Young Indiana Jones Series to Stream on Disney+, 15 Years After Last Release

Before the world discovered Indiana, Indiana discovered the world in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones. And starting May 31st, new audiences around the world will discover the adventure when the television series debuts on Disney+ with the first four Indiana Jones films. (The prequel show...

comicbook.com

‘Indiana Jones’ Films to Land at Both Disney+ and Paramount+ In New Deal

The first four features will be available on both services beginning later this month.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney Content Spending in 2023 May Be Lower Because of Writers Strike, CFO Says

Disney has pegged total cash content spending at around $30 billion for this year — but the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike may drive that down, CFO Christine McCarthy said. “If…

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India Streaming Video Market at a Turning Point, Says Analysis Firm

The premium end of the streaming video sector in India is poised for shake-up, with Reliance Industries’ JioCinema challenging the SVOD dominance of Disney+ Hotstar, new research suggests. “The Ind…

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