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

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First Look at ‘Bluey Minisodes,’ Premiering July 3 on Disney Jr. and Disney+ - The Walt Disney Company

Disney Branded Television has announced that the first seven "Bluey Minisodes" will premiere Wednesday, July 3, on Disney+ at 12:00 a.m. PDT.

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Not All of Bluey's Minisodes Are Coming Out This Year

The upcoming Bluey Minisodes are being spread out into three different releases.

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Anurag Kashyap, Gulshan Devaiah to Headline Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Bad Cop,’ Fremantle India’s First Fiction Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap and Gulshan Devaiah will headline Disney+ Hotstar Indian series 'Bad Cop,' Fremantle India's first fiction series.

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Elle Fanning in Talks to Star in ‘Badlands,’ Standalone ‘Predator’ Movie from Director Dan Trachtenberg and 20th Century

Elle Fanning is in talks to star in 20th Century Studios' 'Badlands,' a standalone movie from Dan Trachtenberg that expands the 'Predator' universe.

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Disney EMEA Posts $4.9 Billion Revenue Driven by Streaming, Films

The Walt Disney Company's U.K. head office has posted revenues of $4.9 billion.

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After Bob Iger Outreach, Shannon Sharpe Inks Expanded Deal With ESPN

The NFL hall-of-famer will continue to appear on 'First Take' and will appear on other ESPN programming.

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‘The Legend Of Hanuman’ & ‘Baahubali: Crown Of Blood’ Make Disney+ Hotstar History, Viewing Data Shows

'The Legend of Hanuman' and 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' have become the first animated shows to top Disney+ Hotstar's charts in the same week.

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Disney Teases ‘Gravity Falls’ Revival Saying They’re “In Conversations” With Creator Alex Hirsch

Gravity Falls could possibly be resurrected as Executive Vice President of Television Animation and Disney Branded Television Meredith Roberts hinted they're in talks with the show's creator.

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I've been waiting for both new seasons of Hit-Monkey and Futurama.

 

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Season 2 of Lucasfilm’s Original Animated Series 'Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures' Coming to Disney+ and Disney Jr.

 

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Hulu Orders Comedy Pilot From Max Mutchnick, David Kohan & Ryan Murphy Starring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer And Linda Lavin

In one of the more promising pieces of development to come along in a while, Hulu has ordered Mid-Century Modern, a comedy pilot featuring Nathan Lane

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Disney’s Latin America Execs Did Not Expect Robert De Niro to Love Argentina’s ‘Nada’ Script

At Conecta Fiction & Entertainment's conference in Toledo, Spain, The Hollywood Reporter spoke with The Walt Disney Company's Latin America producers Leonardo Aranguibel and Mariana Pérez: "We sent the script to Mr. De Niro... was thinking [it was going to be] 'probably no.'"

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Disney’s Aggressive Bid for Streaming Ads Leaves Video Rivals Scrambling (EXCLUSIVE)

Disney is trying to snatch advertising commitments in the TV upfront with steep discounts in streaming-ad rates, and the move nettles media rivals

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Disney Holds Steady as Top TV Programming Distributor in May

YouTube remains in second in Nielsen's monthly rankings of viewing by media company.

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Disney Branded Television Unveils New Trailer for 'Bluey Minisodes' Series Launching July 3 on Disney+ - Media Play News

Disney Branded Television on June 26 unveiled the trailer for “Bluey Minisodes,” a new animated children’s series. The first seven episodes will begin streaming July 3 on Disney+, followed by … Continue reading "Disney Branded Television Unveils New Trailer for ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Series Launching...

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Verizon Bows 'myHome' Bundling Broadband, Streaming Video, Online TV - Media Play News

Verizon is launching a new bundle option linking high-speed internet service with third-party subscription streaming VOD platforms and online TV, dubbed “myHome” for a single price, starting at $35 per … Continue reading "Verizon Bows ‘myHome’ Bundling Broadband, Streaming Video, Online TV"

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ESPN’s Stellar Six Months - The Walt Disney Company

We’re halfway through 2024, and ESPN has myriad successes to celebrate. Here’s the highlights of some of the biggest wins from ESPN.

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ESPN 2024: Up Big at the Half

Six months into 2024 and ESPN hasn't taken its foot off the gas. As July opens, take some time to appreciate the moments and milestones of a meaningful 180 days. And buckle up for the second half!

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ESPN’s Digital Center 2: A Decade Powering Content, Creativity, and Innovation - The Walt Disney Company

Ten years after opening, ESPN's Digital Center 2 (DC2) remains one of the most advanced facilities in the world — living up to the original vision for flexibility and scalability that ensures nimble and efficient progression at the pace of technological change — and makes it as close to “future...

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How Low Can They Go? Big Media Stocks Hammered by Industry Headwinds and Hollywood’s M&A Dilemma

At the halfway point, 2024 has been a hard ride of double-digit stock price declines for traditional media, with the exception of Disney and Fox Corp.

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Disney+ Boards Javier Fesser’s TV Series Directorial Debut ‘Shared Custody’ From The Immigrant; Cast Revealed

Disney+ has boarded 'Shared Custody,' 'Champions' director Javier Fesser's TV directing debut.

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Fremantle India’s Aradhana Bhola Unveils Future Plans as Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Bad Cop’ Arrests Top Spot on Disney+ Hotstar (EXCLUSIVE)

Fremantle India's managing director has shed light on the company's recent foray into fiction series and plans for the local market.

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Korean Vengeance Miniseries ‘The Tyrant’ Launching on Disney+

Korean revenge drama miniseries ‘The Tyrant’ will launch next month on the Disney+ streaming platform.

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Many U.S. Streaming Users Regularly Cancel and Resubscribe, But Bundles Reduce Churn

New subscribers "are harder to find, which makes retention all the more important," says a study from research firm Ampere Analysis.

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The ESPYS and ‘In The Arena’ Showcase Serena Williams on ESPN - The Walt Disney Company

On Wednesday, ESPN+ will air the first episode in its multipart series "In The Arena: Serena Williams", which provides the most complete, intimate, and compelling account of her storied journey through tennis. Then, at 8pm EDT on Thursday, Williams will host The ESPYS on ABC. During her storied...

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Wimbledon 2024: A Reimagined Experience on ESPN - The Walt Disney Company

From new talent like John Isner joining ESPN veteran Chris McKendry to a reimagined broadcast center — not to mention the thrills and surprises on the court — here’s all the exciting updates audiences can look out for as they watch Wimbledon on ESPN platforms, leading up to the final rounds this...

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“Young Woman And The Sea,” The Extraordinary True Story of the First Woman to Successfully Swim the English Channel Starring Daisy Ridley, to Stream July 19 on Disney+

Disney’s “Young Woman and the Sea,” the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, will begin streaming on Disney+ July 19.

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Every Major Announcement from Disney at the 2024 Summer TCA Press Tour - The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company kicked off the Summer Television Critics Association 2024 Press Tour in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday, sharing first looks and major …Read More

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NBA Finalizes TV Deals With Disney, NBC and Amazon … But TNT’s Future Is Unclear

The league has finalized deals with its new partners, but Warner Bros. Discovery could try to match ... or sue.

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“Young Woman And The Sea,” The Extraordinary True Story of the First Woman to Successfully Swim the English Channel Starring Daisy Ridley, to Stream July 19 on Disney+

Disney’s “Young Woman and the Sea,” the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, will begin streaming on Disney+ July 19.

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Every Major Announcement from Disney at the 2024 Summer TCA Press Tour - The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company kicked off the Summer Television Critics Association 2024 Press Tour in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday, sharing first looks and major …Read More

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NBA Finalizes TV Deals With Disney, NBC and Amazon … But TNT’s Future Is Unclear

The league has finalized deals with its new partners, but Warner Bros. Discovery could try to match ... or sue.

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I'm looking forward to Interior Chinatown.

 

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Ampere: YouTube Content Spend Second Among All VOD Streamers at $20 Billion - Media Play News

When it comes to content spending among streaming services, Netflix, Disney, Max, Peacock and Paramount+ come to mind. Not YouTube. Now, new data from Ampere Analysis finds that the Google-owned … Continue reading "Ampere: YouTube Content Spend Second Among All VOD Streamers at $20 Billion"

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Hub: Average Streamer Spends $82 Monthly on TV Content - Media Play News

New data from Hub Entertainment Research reveals that even with consumers feeling the bite of inflation, some features and content may drive additional spending from consumers. According to Hub, the … Continue reading "Hub: Average Streamer Spends $82 Monthly on TV Content"

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