Charlie Cox Joined by Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson on ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Set

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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

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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

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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

Industry Executives Predict Return of Staggs and Mayer, Iger Extending His Contract, McCarthy Leaving, and More Disney Changes in 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Disney Stock Drops Following Netflix Crash

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After Netflix announced disappointing subscriber numbers, its stock dropped 21.79% to 397.50 today. As a result, other streaming competitors have also had losses, including The Walt Disney Company. The change comes as a result of shaken confidence in the streaming industry after Netflix failed to reach subscriber growth benchmarks. Investors are nervous, even though Disney … Read more

Vice President of Disney+ Nonfiction Originals (“The Imagineering Story”, “Muppets Now”, “Howard”) Leaves for Netflix

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As part of The Walt Disney Company’s ongoing restructuring to emphasize direct-to-consumer entertainment and Disney+, the vice president of the streaming service’s Nonfiction Originals division has left the company for Netflix. Deadline‘s Anthony D’Alessandro reports that Dan Silver has departed Disney to become Netflix’s Director of Documentary Feature Films. The move comes after the teams … Read more

Writer and Producer Shonda Rhimes Left ABC for Netflix Over Free Disneyland Tickets

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It’s never fun when you’re having pass issues while visiting a Disney park, but for legendary television writer and producer Shonda Rhimes, it was the breaking point that prompted her to leave her longtime home at ABC and move to Netflix. As part of an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, an account of the incident … Read more

Media Analyst Group Sees Troubling Trends as Disney+ Streaming Service Enters Second Year

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Two days after Disney announced an increased focus on Disney+, one media research firm is sounding the alarm. Christopher Zara of Fast Company reported on disturbing trends identified by analysts at MoffettNathanson. Perhaps the biggest challenge facing Disney+ and other streaming services is the lack of new content. The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered many studios for … Read more

Disney+ Reaches Over 22 Million App Downloads, Earns Top Spot on Apple and Google’s App Stores

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The launch of Disney+ has been a blockbuster success, according to MarketWatch‘s Jon Swartz, with the streaming service earning over 22 million app downloads since its launch November 12th. App-tracking firm Apptopia claims that Disney+ has 9.5 million active mobile users daily, earning the top spot on both Apple and Google’s app stores. And while … Read more

Disney Signs 10-Year Lease at Pinewood Studios in England as Battle Against Netflix for Production Talent in the U.K. Intensifies

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The Walt Disney Company has signed a 10-year lease for a majority of the resources at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. Pinewood Studios, located about 20 miles outside of London city center, has numerous back lots, stages, and other production spaces. This deal comes soon after Netflix announced a deal with Pinewood’s Shepperton studios to create … Read more