Disney’s movie studios have been a huge success, pulling in over $7 billion at the box office in 2018 but the move into having a direct to consumer streaming platform has led to questions being asked about the companies future plans. During today’s quarterly financial results investor call, Disney CEO Bob Iger was answering questions […]
During today’s Disney Quarterly Results Investor Call, Disney CEO Bob Iger was asked about how Disney will offset the loss of revenue from movies and TV shows that it would traditionally sell to companies like Netflix, in order to keep the content on Disney+. Chief financial officer Christine McCarthy said they she is expecting to […]
During today’s Disney Quarterly Results Investor Call, CEO Bob Iger was asked about how 21st Century Fox content will fit into the plans of Disney+. Bob Iger spoke about briefly about their plans in place to integrate FOX properties immediately on Disney+, but this can’t be done until the paperwork goes through on the purchase. […]
Disney have released it’s first quarter 2019 financial results, which include details on how the Direct To Consumer and International division is currently performing. Here is the official statement: Direct-to-Consumer & International revenues for the quarter decreased 1% to $918 million and segment operating loss increased from $42 million to $136 million. Revenues reflected a […]
Today, ABC announced that it’s picked up “Modern Family” for its 11th and final season, which will be coming to ABC during its 2019/2020 fall schedule. “Chris and Steve have created one of the most seminal and iconic comedies in television history,” said Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. “In its final season, there will be […]
A movie based on Polly Shulman’s young adult book series The Grimm Legacy, is set to come to Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+ according to Deadline. David Gleeson is attached to write the adaptation, with Jane Goldenring producing the project. David Gleason has previously worked on the Tolkien and Don’t Go. The Grimm Legacy was […]
In this What’s On Disney Plus Podcast episode, Roger and James discuss their expectations for how advertising will be used within Disney+, such as traditional adverts, paid product placement, banners within the menu and the new “pause” ad system that Hulu is introducing. They also talk about all of this weeks Disney+ news including: Captain […]
During the FX talk at the Television Critics Association event, Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi spoke about his work on the upcoming Disney+ exclusive show, Star Wars: The Mandalorian, which he will be directing one episode of. Taika Waititi said “it was amazing. Favreau is a genius…it’s fun doing something in the Star Wars universe. […]
National Geographic Documentary Films has acquired the Richard Ladkani-directed documentary “Sea of Shadows”, which was produced by Terra Mater Factual Studios in association with Leonardo DiCaprio and Appian Way, Malaika Pictures and Wild Lens Collective. The nonfiction thriller chronicles the plight of the vaquita, the world’s smallest whale, which is near extinction as its habitat […]
Pixar have released the first of their new SparkShorts animated series, “Purl” on YouTube. SparkShorts is an experimental storytelling initiative that welcomes new creative voices at the studio to share their stories. “The SparkShorts program is designed to discover new storytellers, explore new storytelling techniques, and experiment with new production workflows,” said Jim Morris, president […]
As part of this years Superbowl, Disney released a new short 30 second teaser trailer for the upcoming Marvel movie, Avengers: Endgame, which is coming to U.S. theaters on April 26th, 2019 and later this year on Disney+. Check out the Big Game TV spot below:
During the Superbowl, Disney released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Marvel Studios live action movie, Captain Marvel, which hits cinemas in March and will come to Disney+ later this year. Check out the “Big Game TV Spot” below: Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is an all-new adventure from a previously […]
During this weekend’s Superbowl, Disney released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Pixar animated movie, Toy Story 4. Check out the “Big Game Ad” below: Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie […]
Spanish Disney fans who currently use Movistar+ should be able to subscribe to Disney+, similar to how Netflix is available within the Movistar+ service. However Spanish Disney fans should still be able to subscribe independently, who don’t have Movistar+ Movistar have already have an agreement with Disney for content it, such as it launching a […]
Captain America actor Chris Evans is set to hang up the shield at the end of Avengers: Endgame, when his Marvel contract expires. But this might not be the end of his Marvel career as according to a new rumor from Jim Hill Media, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has supposedly offered him the opportunity […]