Tag: Disney
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Disney+ Announced ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Release Date
After a long wait and much speculation, Disney+ officially announced the release date for season 2 of The Mandalorian. The series will return to the platform on October 30th for the second season. Just like season 1, new episodes of the show will be released weekly on Fridays. Not too many details have been shared…
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Disney+ Site Source Code Points to Possible Watch Party Feature
Mentions of a “groupwatch” feature on the Disney+ may point to a future watch party feature for Disney’s streaming service. Gizmodo reported on the find earlier today and while Disney hasn’t made any official announcements about such a feature, it would make sense given similar options on rival services. The term “groupwatch” appears in multiple…
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Ex-Disney Exec Leaves TikTok, Walmart Teams Up with Microsoft for Potential Purchase
Kevin Mayer, a former Disney exec who took a leadership role in launching Disney+, has stepped down as CEO of TikTok. Mayer has been in the role for just three months. “In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply changed, I have done significant reflection on what the corporate structural changes will require, and…
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Disney Will Generate $11.2 Billion in Direct-to-Consumer Revenue in 2020
It’s no secret that Disney is excelling in its new venture into the streaming world. Earlier this month, CEO Bob Chapek announced the platform had reached 60.5 million paying subscribers. With a vault full of classic content and a steady stream of new, widely embraced titles like The Mandalorian, Disney has well-positioned itself in the…
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‘Mulan’ Will Be Available Through Apple, Google & Roku
Disney recently announced that “Mulan” would be made available through a new Disney+ Premier Access feature through the streaming service. Those who want to watch the live action movie would need to pay $30 on top of their Disney+ subscription. Now we know that the film will also be made available through distribution partners including…
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Disney’s ‘The Mandalorian’ Scored 15 Emmy Nominations, to the Surprise of Disney
With the launch of Disney+ last year came arguably the platform’s most popular original series, The Mandalorian, a drama based on extending storylines from the Star Wars franchise. Now the series has multiple nominations for an Emmy Award, something Disney Plus content and marketing president Ricky Strauss said was never the intention. “I always found that…
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Verizon is Offering Free Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ & Apple Music with New Unlimited Plans
Verizon announced today a lineup of new 5G Mix & Match Unlimited plans, bringing customers more entertainment at the same price. Verizon’s Mix & Match Unlimited plans will be available beginning on August 20 and will have access to Verizon’s 5G Nationwide Network launching this year. “Our new Mix & Match plans make the choice…
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What is Disney Plus Premier Access?
Last week, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that Mulan will go straight to Disney+ on September 4, along with premiering in theaters that have opened back up. Chapek went on to say that the film will come with a $30 price tag, leaving all of us with more questions than answers. What is Disney Plus…
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Peacock Free Makes Strong Debut, Peacock Premium Lags Behind
Two weeks in, and we’re getting a look at how NBC’s new streaming service Peacock might fare in a crowded landscape. And the early indications are mostly good. In its first 14 days, Peacock Free, the service’s free tier, saw over eight times the streams of Peacock Premium, the paid tier. Taking a look at…
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Disney+ Will Premiere “The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” on November 17
On November 17, Disney+ will take viewers to Chewbacca’s home world of Kashyyyk for a holiday celebration. “The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” will celebrate “the galaxy’s most cheerful and magical holiday, Life Day.” “The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” reunites Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, Rose and the droids for a joyous feast on Life Day, a holiday…