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

[MisterPenguin]

Hulu-Disney+ Bundle Officially Launches As Unified Service; Company Says Viewing During Three-Month Beta Exceeded Its Expectations

Disney's streaming bundle combining Hulu and Disney+ in a single app has officially launched after a three-month beta period.

deadline.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney+ Turns the Spotlight on Mother Earth With Month-Long 'ourHOME' Campaign - Media Play News

The Walt Disney Co. and National Geographic on April 1 announced a global cross-platform campaign, “ourHOME,” timed to coincide with Earth Month. Disney+ will mark the occasion with the launch … Continue reading "Disney+ Turns the Spotlight on Mother Earth With Month-Long ‘ourHOME’ Campaign"

www.mediaplaynews.com

‘Freaky Friday 2’ Is a Go With ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ Director (Exclusive)

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are in talks to star in the Disney feature for filmmaker Nisha Ganatra, with cameras hoping to roll this summer.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

How ESPN is Changing the Way We Watch Baseball - The Walt Disney Company

Whether it’s advanced volumetric replays via Statcast, in-game conversations with players on the field, or unique collaborations with Major League Baseball, the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball crew is prepared to deliver even deeper insight and understanding into the game.

thewaltdisneycompany.com

 

[Disney Irish]

Hulu on Disney+ Launches Today in the U.S. for Disney Bundle Subscribers

The Walt Disney Company announced today the official launch of Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S. for Disney Bundle subscribers, bringing together the extensive Disney+ and Hulu libraries – including beloved characters, award-winning films and series, and 100 years’ worth of inspiring stories – all in...

press.disneyplus.com

Hulu on Disney+ Launches in the U.S. for Disney Bundle Subscribers - The Walt Disney Company

Hulu on Disney+ launches in the U.S. for Disney Bundle subscribers on Wednesday. Here's everything you need to know.

thewaltdisneycompany.com

I'm finding using Disney+ on computer to be very buggy.

The "beta" mark on the Hulu icon in D+ is still there.

The D+ app on Roku is working fine.

The Hulu properties are indeed showing up integrated into D+ properties. You can see, e.g., Handmaid's Tale in the search.

I don't have the cool new Aurora splash screen yet.

So... it's about half rolled out... for me.

@wdwmagic

Btw, the Beta was removed from the Hulu tile last Friday I believe.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Btw, the Beta was removed from the Hulu tile last Friday I believe.

Indeed, but can't really get D+ to work on my computer now. Totally fine on Roku. I'll give it another week to sort out before I start sending them complaints.

 

[Disney Irish]

Indeed, but can't really get D+ to work on my computer now. Totally fine on Roku. I'll give it another week to sort out before I start sending them complaints.

Maybe its user error?

Try clearing your cache, that always does the trick. lol

 

[MisterPenguin]

Maybe its user error?

Try clearing your cache, that always does the trick. lol

Yeah, lol. And then I have to manually type in all my logins again!!!

Tried different browsers and private mode....

 

[MisterPenguin]

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Renewed for Season 21 at ABC

"Grey's Anatomy" has been renewed for Season 21 at ABC, Variety has learned.

variety.com

Disney+ Shares New Teaser And Poster For âDescendants: The Rise Of Redâ

Today, Disney+ released a new teaser and poster for “Descendants: The Rise of Red,” the next installment in the mega-hit “Descendants” franchise that features the teenage progeny of iconic Disney heroes and villains. The music-driven Disney Original movie starts streaming Friday, July 12...

press.disneyplus.com

Iowa-LSU is the Most-Watched College Basketball Game for ESPN Ever - The Walt Disney Company

The Elite Eight contest — which had Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes advance past Angel Reese’s LSU Tigers — delivered a record 12.3 million viewers for ESPN.

thewaltdisneycompany.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney Leans Into U.K. Licensing Strategy: ‘A Small Light,’ ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Heading to BBC Studios-Owned UKTV (EXCLUSIVE)

Disney is licensing a number of shows -- including 'A Small Light' -- to UKTV.

variety.com

 

[Elizabeth Swann]

Not D+ but Disney anyways

 

[MisterPenguin]

âThe Beach Boysâ Trailer and Key Art Available Now

Get ready for an endless summer of fun, fun, fun with “The Beach Boys,” the all-new documentary streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning May 24, 2024. And be sure to check out the trailer and key art, out today, and share them with your readers!

press.disneyplus.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

How Disney Helped ‘Bluey’ Become a ‘Global Phenomenon’ Ahead of Its First Extended-Length Special - The Walt Disney Company

The first extended-length Bluey special, “The Sign,” will roll out on Sunday, April 14, across Disney+ (12 a.m. PT), Disney Junior (7 a.m. ET/PT), …Read More

thewaltdisneycompany.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney+ Shares âQueen Rock Montrealâ Coming To Disney+ On May 15, The First Concert Film Available With Imax Enhanced Sound By DTS

Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, “Queen Rock Montreal” will make its global streaming premiere May 15 on Disney+ as the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS. It will debut alongside the availability of IMAX...

press.disneyplus.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney Expands 2025 Korean Drama Slate With ‘Low Life’ Webtoon Adaptation

Disney is expanding its 2025 Korean drama slate with ‘Low Life,’ a webtoon adaptation about fractious treasure hunters.

variety.com

2024 Content Spending & Profit Data Analysis: NFLX, DIS, WBD, PAR, NBCU

VIP+ Analysis: Major streamers’ returns on their content investments are improving amid the industry-wide spending slowdown, per new data.

variety.com

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney reportedly wants to bring always-on channels to Disney Plus

Streaming is becoming more like cable.

www.theverge.com

 

[Disney Irish]

Disney reportedly wants to bring always-on channels to Disney Plus

Streaming is becoming more like cable.

www.theverge.com

D+ will turn into even more of a babysitter with these channels.

 

[J4546]

Id love to see some channels that were always showing stuff like documentaries as well.

 

[Disney Irish]

Id love to see some channels that were always showing stuff like documentaries as well.

Just a guess, but I'd imagine they have one or more channels for each of the verticals, including NatGeo and the docuseries like the Imagineering and Parks series.

 

[MisterPenguin]

D+ will turn into even more of a babysitter with these channels.

It's basically just a playlist.

I'd would love a feature to create our own playlist.

And especially to be able to load it with music videos.

 

[Disney Irish]

It's basically just a playlist.

I'd would love a feature to create our own playlist.

And especially to be able to load it with music videos.

Yes I'm aware. They do it on their DisneyXD and Marvel Youtube channels with several old shows.

 

[Indy_UK]

The linear channels make sense, I’d have Star Wars on in the background running while cleaning the house