Disney+ Introducing Short-Form Vertical Content Later This Year to Boost Daily Engagement
In an effort to improve regular user engagement, Disney+ will be adding mobile-focused vertical content later in 2026.
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Netflix UK Removes all Harry Potter Films in Advance of HBO Regional Launch
Netflix UK has removed all of the Harry Potter films in preparation for an HBO Regional Launch. Harry Potter Removed from Netflix UK Netflix removed the entire Harry Potter film series, including Fantastic Beasts from its service in the UK and Ireland on January 1, 2026, due to expiring streaming licenses. This is likely to … Read more
Netflix Wanted to Buy Disney, Fox, and EA
Netflix recently acquired Warner Bros. Discovery, but they were also reportedly eyeing Disney, Fox, and Electronic Arts. Netflix Considered Buying Disney Netflix won the bidding war against Comcast to acquire Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion. According to a new Bloomberg report, Netflix also considered buying Disney, Fox Corporation, and Electronic Arts … Read more
Universal Parent Company Comcast Loses Bid to Own Warner Bros. to Netflix
Netflix announced today that they will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO, and HBO Max. This means Comcast’s proposal to create a new, standalone company by combining NBCUniversal, HBO, and the studios, bringing several new properties under Universal’s umbrella that could be sourced for its theme parks has fallen through. Netflix … Read more
“In Your Dreams” Director Alex Woo Inspired By It’s a Small World
The new film from Netflix about two siblings exploring a dreamy world in search of the Sandman, was inspired by director Alex Woo’s visits to it’s a small world and Chuck E. Cheese as a kid. In his directorial debut, it was childhood experiences that inspired the siblings’ going down a river surrounded by animatronic … Read more
Comcast Announces Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Bundle
NBCUniversal parent company Comcast will launch a discounted bundle of the streamers Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ later this month. Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Bundle The bundle is called StreamSaver. It will be available to all Comcast broadband, TV, and mobile customers. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts announced StreamSaver on Tuesday at MoffettNathanson’s 2024 Media, … Read more
Charlie Cox Joined by Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson on ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Set
After a creative overhaul last fall, “Daredevil: Born Again” is back to filming and Charlie Cox has been joined on set by Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson from the original Netflix series. Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, and Elden Henson Filming “Daredevil: Born Again” Cox, Woll, and Henson were spotted together again during filming … Read more
Trian’s Nelson Peltz Suggests Disney Bundle ESPN+ With Netflix to Achieve Profitability
Nelson Peltz of Trian Fund Management thinks The Walt Disney Company could achieve profitability in streaming by bundling ESPN+ with a larger player in the streaming arena like Netflix. Nelson Peltz Suggests New Streaming Profitability Plan for Disney Disney’s three streaming services are Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. They are currently available individually or bundled together. … Read more
WGA Strike Negotiations in ‘Home Stretch’ with AMPTP As Potential New Deal Looms
New reports suggest one of the longest strikes in Hollywood History is about to come to an end, as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP) are in the final phase of negotiations on a new three-year contract, according to Variety. WGA Strike Could Come to … Read more
Disney+ Joining Netflix in Crackdown on Password-Sharing
During the 2023 third quarter earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced Disney+ would be rolling out new policies to combat password-sharing in the year 2024. No details have been announced just yet, though it may be similar to new practices at Netflix introduced earlier in 2023. Disney+ in the Third Quarter Direct-to-consumer revenues have … Read more
Industry Executives Predict Return of Staggs and Mayer, Iger Extending His Contract, McCarthy Leaving, and More Disney Changes in 2023
Alex Sherman of CNBC has shared a list of 2023 predictions from anonymous media executives, including four predictions for The Walt Disney Company, which was recently rocked by the firing of Bob Chapek and the return of CEO Bob Iger. Sherman did a similar article last year, with executives predicting Bob Iger’s return. The first … Read more
Jessica Jones Will Reportedly Return in ‘She-Hulk: Attorney At Law’ With Krysten Ritter Reprising Role
Jessica Jones will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in “She-Hulk: Attorney At Law” set to release on August 17 on Disney+. Krysten Ritter will reprise her fan-favorite role as super-human private investigator. This news follows the sudden and unannounced name change of the “Jessica Jones” series to “A.K.A. Jessica Jones” on Disney+. It … Read more
‘Daredevil,’ ‘Jessica Jones,’ and Other Netflix Original Marvel Series Moving to USA Disney+ on March 16
The Netflix original Marvel shows have left Netflix and we now know they will be available on Disney+ in the USA starting March 16. It was first announced they would be available on Disney+ in Canada on this day. These shows include “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones, “Luke Cage,” “Iron Fist,” “The Defenders,” and “The Punisher.” “Agents … Read more
Netflix Original Marvel Shows to be Available on Disney+ Canada Starting March 16
As we reported earlier this month, the Netflix original Marvel shows will be leaving Netflix at the end of February. At the time, there was no word on if these shows would be made available on Disney-owned streaming services, such as Disney+ or Hulu. MobileSyrup now reports that the shows will at least be made … Read more
‘Daredevil,’ ‘Jessica Jones,’ ‘Luke Cage,’ and More Marvel Shows Departing Netflix this Month
The original Netflix Marvel shows are all departing the streaming service at the end of this month, possibly for a future move to Disney+ or Hulu. The following shows will no longer be available on Netflix after February 28: “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones,” “Luke Cage,” “Iron Fist,” “The Defenders,” and “The Punisher.” Marvel shows that weren’t … Read more
Disney Stock Rises Rapidly Amid Release of 2022 Q1 Earnings Report
Contrary to how Disney stock dropped last month after Netflix announced mediocre subscriber growth in their Q1 report, $DIS has skyrocketed in the after-hours as their report went live. With profits exceeding expectations and Disney+ adding 11.8 million subscribers last quarter, investors were clearly happy with the results. Stock has risen by over 11% since … Read more