Disney and Scarlett Johansson have settled their lawsuit

Three months after Scarlett Johansson sued Disney over its streaming release of Black Widow, arguing she stood to lose millions of dollars because her salary was based on the box office performance of the film, the suit has now been settled, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and The New via Technology and News Today… Read More Disney and Scarlett Johansson have settled their lawsuit

Disney+ and ESPN+ are coming to Comcast Xfinity set-top boxes

Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex subscribers are getting access to two more major streaming services through their set-top boxes. Disney+ will arrive on the platforms in the next few days. ESPN+ is now available on Flex through the ESPN app, and it should hit X1 in the coming weeks. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/disney-plus-espn-plus-comcast-xfinity-x1-flex-153045590.html

Disney+ offers ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ pre-orders before its debut

Disney+ offers ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ pre-orders before its debut Disney+ has previously offered early access to movies with theatrical releases, but now it’s hoping you’ll pay in advance. The streaming service has started taking pre-orders for Premier Access to Raya and the Last Dragon ahead of its digital debut on March 5th. Continue… Read More Disney+ offers ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ pre-orders before its debut

Disney Plus is getting a Wakanda show from the director of Black Panther

Disney Plus is getting a Wakanda show from the director of Black Panther Writer-director Ryan Coogler is making a new Marvel TV show for Disney Plus that will be set in the Kingdom of Wakanda as part of a five-year TV exclusivity deal with Coogler’s production banner, Proximity Media (which includes principals Zinzi Coogler, Sev… Read More Disney Plus is getting a Wakanda show from the director of Black Panther

Disney Plus hits 86 million subscribers in a little over one year

Disney Plus hits 86 million subscribers in a little over one year Disney Plus has amassed more than 86 million subscribers since launching in November 2019, CEO Bob Chapek announced. Disney Plus’ latest batch of subscribers came amidst its expansion into parts of Latin America in late November. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/10/22165579/disney-plus-86-million-subscribers-netflix-hbo-max-streaming

Disney Plus won its first Emmy awards last night, thanks to The Mandalorian

Disney Plus won its first Emmy awards last night, thanks to The Mandalorian The Mandalorian was one of the first shows to premiere on Disney’s streaming service when it launched in November 2019, and now it’s the reason Disney Plus won its first Emmy awards. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/17/21441375/disney-plus-emmy-awards-creative-visual-audio-effects-streaming

Disney Plus won its first Emmy awards last night, thanks to The Mandalorian

Disney Plus won its first Emmy awards last night, thanks to The Mandalorian The Mandalorian was one of the first shows to premiere on Disney’s streaming service when it launched in November 2019, and now it’s the reason Disney Plus won its first Emmy awards. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/17/21441375/disney-plus-emmy-awards-creative-visual-audio-effects-streaming

At last, you can watch early ‘Simpsons’ episodes as intended on Disney+

At last, you can watch early ‘Simpsons’ episodes as intended on Disney+ As promised, Simpsons fans can now watch early seasons (pre-2009) in 4:3 format on Disney+. Beginning today, users can choose to view those episodes in either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios. The 4:3 format won’t cut off sight gags like the one above.… Read More At last, you can watch early ‘Simpsons’ episodes as intended on Disney+

A Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series is coming from a ‘Russian Doll’ co-creator

A Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series is coming from a ‘Russian Doll’ co-creator Disney+ appears to have more Star Wars shows lined up beyond a Rogue One prequel and the Obi Wan Kenobi series. Variety sources say the service is lining up a new series from Leslye Headland, the co-creator and showrunner of Netflix’s Russian Doll.… Read More A Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series is coming from a ‘Russian Doll’ co-creator

Disney+ will start streaming ‘Artemis Fowl’ on June 12th

Disney+ will start streaming ‘Artemis Fowl’ on June 12th Disney’s Artemis Fowl will be available for viewing exclusively through the company’s streaming platform starting on June 12th. The entertainment giant surprised fans in early April when it announced that the much-awaited adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s series will no longer be shown in theaters. Continue reading… Read More Disney+ will start streaming ‘Artemis Fowl’ on June 12th

Disney+ racks up 50 million subscribers in five months

Disney+ racks up 50 million subscribers in five months Disney+ hasn’t had much trouble attracting customers now that its honeymoon phase is over. Disney has revealed that its streaming service now has over 50 million subscribers in the five months since launch. International expansion played a significant role, as you might have guessed. Continue reading… Read More Disney+ racks up 50 million subscribers in five months

Disney+ racks up 50 million subscribers in five months

Disney+ racks up 50 million subscribers in five months Disney+ hasn’t had much trouble attracting customers now that its honeymoon phase is over. Disney has revealed that its streaming service now has over 50 million subscribers in the five months since launch. International expansion played a significant role, as you might have guessed. Continue reading… Read More Disney+ racks up 50 million subscribers in five months