Disney Hosted Preview Event In London For The Beatles “Let It Be”
This week, Disney is releasing a restored version of the classic Beatles documentary, “Let It Be”, which hasn’t been available for fifty years. First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles’ breakup, Let It Be now takes its rightful place in the band’s history. Once viewed through a darker lens, the film is […]
Bob Iger Reveals Disney Is “Looking Selectively” At Licensing More Content
Way before Disney+ launched, with Netflix continuing to get more popular, which started the whole cord-cutting movement, Disney CEO Bob Iger decided that licensing its content to Netflix was like “selling nuclear weapons technology to a Third World country, and now they’re using it against us.” In the runup to the launch of Disney+, Disney […]
ABC To Bring Back “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”
Disney has announced that it has ordered a full series of a new iteration of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”, which is going to return during the 2024/2025 season. . Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, co-founders of the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit and the duo who made America fall in love with getting organized, […]
Disney CEO Reveals How They Plan To Boost Disney+ Engagement
One of the biggest problems that Disney+ has faced since it originally launched is how to get enough eyeballs to compete with other streaming services like Netflix, linear television, home entertainment, video games and social media. Making original programming is a major way to get people onto a streaming service, but it’s not the only […]
“Vanderpump Villa: Reunion” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
Disney has announced that to go alongside the season finale of the original reality series, “Vanderpump Villa”, which follows Lisa Vanderpump’s hand-selected staff as they work, live, and play at an exclusive French estate: Chateau Rosabelle, Disney will be releasing a special reunion episode on Monday 20th May 2024. “The Reunion” is hosted by Karamo […]
Doctor Who – The Devil’s Chord | Disney+ Preview
This coming weekend, Disney and the BBC are releasing the first two episodes of the new season of the British sci-fi classic series, “Doctor Who”, which stars Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor, along with and his companion Ruby Sunday, who Millie Gibson portrays. This season of “Doctor Who” follows the Doctor and Ruby Sunday […]
Disney CEO Bob Iger Talks Balancing Originals & Sequels Film Releases
One of many criticisms of Disney and of Hollywood in general right now is how reliant they are on established franchises for their major blockbuster releases. Either as reboots of existing franchises or sequels/prequels to existing films. Disney’s current theatrical release schedule is full of movies from established franchises, with the odd original movie thrown […]
WNBA Tip-Off Games To Broadcast Live On Disney+ (US)
Following today’s announcement that an ESPN hub would be added to Disney+ in the United States by the end of the year, ESPN has announced that for the first time ever, the marquee Opening Night doubleheader for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) will be available on Disney+, ESPN2 and ESPN+ on Tuesday, May 14th […]
Disney CEO Bob Iger Gives Update On Disney+ Password Sharing Crackdown
Following the success of Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing, which saw them add over twenty million subscribers, it’s hardly surprising that other streaming services are looking to do the same, with both Disney+ and Max set to follow Netflix’s lead this summer. During the latest quarterly investors call, Disney CEO Bob Iger was asked about […]
The Beatles – Let It Be | Disney+ Review
Over fifty years ago, The Beatles recorded a new documentary featuring them rehearsing and recording songs for the album, “Let It Be”, which would go to become their last album. The documentary features some of the greatest and most well-known Beatles songs, including “The Long and Winding Road”, “Get Back”, and “Let It Be”, all […]
“Criminal Minds: Evolution” Season 2 Disney+ Canada Release Date Announced
Disney has announced that the new season of “Criminal Minds: Evolution” is coming soon to Disney+ in Canada. In the wake of last season’s shocking finale, the upcoming all-new season of “Criminal Minds: Evolution” picks up as the FBI’s elite team of profilers investigates the deadly mystery of GOLD STAR. As the conspiracy unfolds, the […]
What’s Coming To Disney+ In June 2024 (Canada)
This June, Disney+ subscribers in Canada will have plenty of new original content to enjoy, including new episodes “Doctor Who”, “Star Wars: The Acolyte”, “The Kardashians” and much more. NOTE – This list isn’t complete and will be updated with new additions as they are announced. The list is also subject to change. Content may […]
Disney Highlights Upcoming Disney+ & Hulu Releases For 2024
During today’s quarterly financial results investors call, Disney has released a new slideshow highlighting some of the upcoming releases heading to Disney+ and Hulu later this year. The updated slate confirms some of the upcoming Marvel and Star Wars shows heading to Disney+ including both Marvel’s animated shows, “Eyes Of Wakanda” and “Your Friendly Neighborhood […]
“Shōgun” Becomes FX’s Most Watched Show Ever On Streaming Platforms
Earlier this year, FX released a brand new limited series called “Shōgun”, which is based on James Clavell’s novel, FX’s Shōgun is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against […]
Bob Iger Confirms Marvel’s Shows & Film Release Plan
Ever since Bob Iger returned to Walt Disney as CEO in late 2022, he’s gone on a major cost-cutting exercise to bring the company back under control, especially with regard to Marvel Studios, which had an explosion of new films and shows being created to boost Disney+ subscribers. Originally, in 2023, Marvel had plans to […]