Holidays boost downloads of HBO Max, Disney Plus
Two high-profile movies that had their debuts on streaming services helped bolster download and subscription figures over Christmas.
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Senator urges streaming services to make content free
Angus King is urging Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, Disney Plus and HBO Max to make their content free over the Christmas holiday.
Comcast will offer Disney Plus, ESPN Plus on X1, Flex devices
Comcast’s X1 and Flex users will soon have access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.
Subscriber jump, fee increase revealed at Disney streaming presentation
Disney Plus, which now has more than 86 million subscribers, will go to $8 a month next year.
Disney to place some theatrical films on streaming service next year
Disney will debut a handful of theatrical films on its Disney Plus streaming service in 2021, according to a report.
Sinclair warns some CBS locals could be dropped from Hulu
Some Sinclair-owned CBS affiliated stations are warning of a possible carriage dispute with Disney-owned Hulu with Live TV.
ABC News lays off small number of employees amid broader restructuring
Disney will lay off a small number of employees across its ABC News division, according to a news executive.
“Rudolph” on CBS blocked for streaming TV service customers
Streaming TV customers were disappointed to find that the popular holiday movie “Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer” airing on CBS was blocked on Tuesday evening.
Disney to rename Fox channels in Latin America
The channels will soon carry the “Star” branding, bringing them in line with Disney’s forthcoming streaming service.
Success with streaming not enough to prevent layoffs at Disney
Company executives say thousands of people will lose their jobs by March 2021.
