Tag: Disney
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AT&T & Disney Agree to a Short-Term Extension To Keep ESPN on DirecTV & AT&T TV Now
After the SEC warned that ESPN would go dark today it seems a short-term deal has been reached between Disney and AT&T. Cord Cutters News has confirmed that AT&T and Disney originally reached a short-term deal to extend ESPN On AT&T until 9:00 a.m. Eastern. Now 9:00 a.m. Eastern has come and gone and ESPN…
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Disney’s CEO Resigns From Apple’s Board as Apple TV+ & Disney+ Get Ready to Launch
Today Disney’s CEO Bob Iger announced that he is resigning from Apple’s Board of Directors. This news comes as Apple and Disney will be going head to head this fall with the launch of Apple TV+ and Disney+. This news came from an SEC filing from Apple today that simply says: “On September 10, 2019,…
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Disney+ Will Include Most DVD and Blu Ray Extras
Now that viewers in The Netherlands are getting the chance to try out Disney+ for free for a limited time, we’re getting more information about the content and features available on the platform. One Reddit user who has been trying out the streaming service shared that in addition to an extensive collection of content, Disney+…
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Disney Movie Club Members Can Save Big on Disney+ For a Limited Time
Earlier today Disney started contacting Disney movie Club members to let them know they can save $40 if they prepay for 3 years of Disney+, or save $20 if they prepay for 2 years. Here is exactly how this offer to Disney Movie Club members breaks down: A 2 Year Disney+ subscription with $20 off…
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Disney+ Will Include Classic 90s Disney Afternoon Shows
We have known for some time now that Disney+ would include classic Disney and Marvel content. Now we know that it will include Disney’s 1990s Classic Disney Afternoon programmings like DuckTales, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers and more. Nobody: Us: OUR IDEAL AFTERNOON SCHEDULE IS 3:00 pm – DuckTales 3:30 pm – Chip ‘n Dale…
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Disney+ is Now Live & Free In The Netherlands (For a Limited Time)
Back in July, we reported about Disney doing some beta testing for Disney+ in The Netherlands. Now Disney has opened up Disney+ on Android, Xbox One, PS4, and iOS to be free for all in the Netherlands until the official launch in November according to a report from Droidlife. Sadly this only works if you are…
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Disney+ Cancels Plans for a Scripted Muppets Series
During the D23 event, we learned more about some of the original content coming to the Disney+ streaming service when it launches in November. Part of that announcement included talk of Muppets content, without many details given. Now, The Hollywood Reporter has shared news that one of these Muppets series has been scrapped. The 8…
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Apple TV+ & Disney+ Are Putting Pressure on HBO Max to Be More Competitive
Yesterday Apple announced they will charge just $4.99 a month for Apple TV+, its new Netflix-like streaming service. Disney has announced that Disney+ would cost just $6.99 a month. (Cheaper if you prepay for a full year.) According to reports, AT&T plans to charge $14.99 a month for HBO Max, its Netflix-like streaming service that will…
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Comcast, Fox, CBS, & Disney Sue to Block À La Carte TV
Recently, the state of Maine passed a law requiring that cable operators offer an à la carte TV option. The new law says that “a cable system operator shall offer subscribers the option of purchasing access to cable channels, or programs on cable channels, individually.” This would bring à la carte TV, which many have…
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AT&T TV NOW & DIRECTV Could Soon Lose ESPN, Freeform, & The Disney Channel
Last night DIRECTV and AT&T TV NOW subscribers had a bit of a surprise if they wanted Monday Night NFL Football. A warning popped up from ESPN saying Disney and AT&T are in talks, but Disney-owned channels like ESPN, The Disney Channel, Freeform and more could be leaving AT&T’s TV services. The Sports Business Journal…