During part of the 2020 ESPYs airing on ESPN and ESPN2, Disney+ debuted the trailer for “Hamilton,” the filmed version of the original Broadway production, ahead of its global premiere on the streaming service on July 3rd, 2020. An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the […]

Into The Unknown is a brand new behind the scenes documentary series that takes a look at how Walt Disney Animation Studios created Frozen 2. The series starts nearly a year before the premiere of the movie, and in this episode, we get to see how the early version of the film went down with […]

When Disney+ launched, it came with a free seven day trial for new customers, which gives new users cancel to try out the streaming service for a week.  This is similar to most streaming platform. Disney has removed the seven-day trial option this week, which is no doubt to reduce people signing up, watching ”Hamilton” […]

Disney has announced that a brand new series called “Rogue Trip”, will be coming to Disney+ on Friday July 24th.  With all six episodes dropping that day. This new series takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure with ABC News Correspondent Bob Woodruff and his son Mack. The six-part show from National Geographic follows the two as […]

Disney kicks off July with the debut of the “Hamilton”, which is being released 15 months earlier than originally planned, along with more episodes of “It’s A Dog Life With Bill Farmer”.  Other new additions to the Disney+ library include many titles leaving Netflix. NOTE – This list isn’t complete and will be updated with […]

Disney has announced it is delaying the release date of the upcoming Disney+ Original movie, Secret Society of Second-Born Royals.  Instead of releasing on Friday July 17th, to Friday September 25th. “Secret Society of Second Born Royals” follows Sam, a teenage royal rebel second in line to the throne of the kingdom of Illyria. Just […]

In recent weeks, protests have erupted across the U.S.—and even spread globally. Tensions were sparked by the killings of Ahmad Arbery in Georgia, Breonna Taylor in Kentucky, George Floyd in Minnesota, and other lives since (now including several law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty). All these tragic cases, with investigations still in […]

It’s Friday and that means its time for some releases on Disney+, with this weeks biggest addition being Artemis Fowl, which is available around the world on Disney+.  There are also new episodes of “It’s A Dog’s Life” and “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian”.   In addition to other new library content being added including Mighty Med! […]

The global rollout of Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, continues today as it launches in Japan.  It is priced at $6.49 (JPY700) per month and is also part of an exclusive partnership with local telecom giant NTT Docomo. Disney+ will also replace the existing Japanese streaming platform, Disney Deluxe, with existing subscribers will be automatically […]

It has been announced that the Emmy Award-winning Australian series, Bluey, is bounding onto screens for an all-new second season July 10th 2020 on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. All season two episodes will subsequently air on Disney Junior.  And I’ve confirmed that the second season will be coming to Disney+ in the US once it’s […]

In this What’s On Disney Plus Podcast episode, Roger is joined by Kasey from What’s On Netflix and they discuss the current streaming wars, between Disney+ and Netflix, with discussions on a variety of topics including how the virus is impacting filming, the introduction of HBO Max, dropping shows at once or weekly and much […]

Disney has had lots of success with its live action remakes of their animated movies, with “The Lion King”, “Aladdin” and “Maleficent” all being huge box office smashes.  It’s also got lots of other remakes in the works including “Robin Hood”, “Atlantis” and the upcoming Mulan film. But it looks like Disney hasn’t finished raiding […]

Disney has announced that “Diary of a Future President” has been renewed for a second season for Disney+ . From CBS Television Studios and I Can and I Will Productions, the show is executive produced by Gina Rodriguez along with creator Ilana Peña (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”), Keith Heisler and Molly Breeskin. Peña and Heisler are co-showrunners. […]

Earlier this month, Walt Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek revealed during a investors conference call that Disney+ would be launching in Japan in June and now Disney has officially announced that its streaming service, will be launching in Japan on June 11th.   It will be priced at $6.49 (JPY700) per month and will be part of […]