Disney Plus
Disney Plus is a subscription video service operated by the Walt Disney Company. The service features family-friendly movies and TV shows from Disney’s catalog of programming. It costs $8 a month or $80 a year to subscribe.
International variants of Disney Plus also include adult-oriented programming from the Disney and 21st Century Fox libraries of content. These programs are included under the “Star” brand on the Disney Plus app.
Disney weighs integration of linear channels into streaming apps
Disney could launch pop-up channels for Marvel films and episodes of "The Simpsons" within some of its streaming apps, according to a report.
Streaming companies ask Canadian court to block news funding law
A consortium of streaming companies have filed a legal challenge to a forthcoming rule that requires them to set aside some of their revenue to help fund Canadian local news and content.
Netflix, Prime Video commissioned most originals in Q1 2024
While entertainment studios are pulling back on original content spending across the board, Netflix and Prime Video continue to be among the biggest buyers of TV shows and movies.
Netflix ad revenue per subscriber narrowing, measurement firm says
Netflix's advertising revenue per ad-supported subscriber is expected to drop from $70 this year to around $59 in 2026.
Magid: More streamers relying on subscription bundles
As subscription-based offerings raise their price, bundles are becoming more attractive to price-conscious American consumers.
Disney issues pink slips to employees at Pixar
Disney has moved forward with plans to lay off nearly 200 workers at Pixar Animation Studios.
ABC sees biggest WNBA audience with weekend double-header
The Indiana Fever-New York Liberty game peaked at just under 2 million viewers, ESPN said, citing Nielsen data.
Indiana Fever season opener draws 2.1 million viewers to ESPN
The game averaged 2.1 million viewers across ESPN 2 on cable and the streaming platforms ESPN Plus and Disney Plus.
Disney, WBD to launch streaming bundle with Disney Plus, Hulu, Max
Disney Plus will also be included; details on pricing are expected to be announced at a later date.
Disney will offer ESPN tile on Disney Plus later this year
Disney executives say a dedicated ESPN sports tile is coming to Disney Plus later this year.
Disney posts lower broadcast, cable TV revenue during Q2
Disney brought in less revenue from its broadcast and cable networks during the first three months of the year compared to last year.
Disney debuts “MyDisney” account service for Disney Plus, Hulu
Disney will now allow Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus customers to sign on to other Disney-owned websites by using a single username and password.