Tag: Disney
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Disney+ Adds a Happy Holidays Collection of Christmas Movies and Episodes
Disney+ has added a “Happy Holidays Collection” filled with classic family favorites and Disney Originals for you to start new traditions with. From Mickey’s A Christmas Carol to The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, there’s something for holiday fans of all ages. It wouldn’t be Christmas without all your favorites like watching Kevin turn his…
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A Darkwing Duck Reboot is in Development
The 90s cartoon reboots continue, this time bringing back our favorite crime fighting duck in a Darkwing Duck project reportedly being developed for Disney+. Variety shared an exclusive report Friday, with sources sharing that Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee of Point Grey Pictures will executive produce. Darkwing Duck originally aired from…
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Disney+ Reaches 73 Million Subscribers on Its One Year Anniversary
In today’s Q4 2020 earnings report, Disney announced that Disney+ has reached 73 million subscribers, up from the 60.5 million reported at the end of the previous quarter. Today marks the one year anniversary of the streaming service’s launch. In October, MoffetNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson predicted the streamer’s subscribers will number closer to a whopping 155 million…
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Xbox is Offering 30 Days of Disney+ to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks Members
Today Xbox announced its newest deal available on its Xbox Game Pass. Starting now, Ultimate Perk members will be able to get 30 days of Disney+ for free. That means eligible users will be able to stream all of the content available in the Disney+ library, including animated classics, National Geographic, Marvel, Star Wars content…
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Here’s What’s New on Disney+ November 2020
November on Disney+ brings more than the ongoing episodes of The Mandalorian every Friday. While that might be the biggest not-to-miss series on the platform right now, there are lots of other great options when it comes to family entertainment. Now that it’s November, you can expect to see the holiday movies start piling up,…
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Disney+ Updates Its Disclaimers on Potentially Problematic Content
Disney+ is adding to its disclaimers shown before some movies that could be seen as culturally insensitive. Titles with the new warning include Peter Pan, Dumbo, Aristocats, and Lady and the Tramp. When Disney+ launched in November 2019, it included disclaimers on content for everything from cultural insensitivity to smoking to “mischievous behavior.” For example,…
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Frozen Fan Fest will Feature First Look at ‘Once Upon a Snowman’ Trailer and More
Disney’s ‘Frozen Fan Fest’ is back for 2020. This year’s festival will give fans of all ages a virtual playdate, as well as a first look at the new trailer for Once Upon a Snowman which will premiere on Disney+ October 23. Frozen Fan Fest kicks off Monday October 23 with Frozen Fashion week with…
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Disney is Reorganizing to Focus More on Streaming
Disney has announced a reorganization of its media and entertainment divisions, with plans to focus more on streaming. Under the new structure, the company’s three content groups – Studios, General Entertainment, and Sports – will produce and deliver content across theatrical, linear, and streaming platforms. “Given the incredible success of Disney+ and our plans to…
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Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Heading Straight to Disney+ on Dec. 25
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the way movies have been released this year and one of the latest examples comes from Pixar’s upcoming movie, Soul. Disney says the new film will skip a major theater release and head straight to the Disney+ streaming service on Dec. 25th. The film, about…
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Apple TV, iTunes Add 4K HDR Support for Disney Movies
While the current Apple TV 4K has supported 4K HDR content for a few years now, Disney films, including those under the Pixar and Marvel umbrellas have been limited to 1080p HD through Apple’s iTunes storefront. However, Ars Technica reported this week that we’re starting to see Disney films pop up on iTunes boasting up…