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No plans to offer ad-supported Disney Plus, CEO says
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No plans to offer ad-supported Disney Plus, CEO says

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Disney’s chief executive said there are no plans to offer a cheaper, ad-supported version of Disney Plus in the future.

Disney Plus surpasses 100 million global subscribers
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Disney Plus surpasses 100 million global subscribers

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The Walt Disney Company’s family-friendly streaming service Disney Plus has eclipsed 100 million subscribers, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

Success with streaming not enough to prevent layoffs at Disney
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Success with streaming not enough to prevent layoffs at Disney

Posted on November 27, 2020November 26, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Company executives say thousands of people will lose their jobs by March 2021.

After Mulan, Disney may tap streaming service for more high-price theatrical releases
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After Mulan, Disney may tap streaming service for more high-price theatrical releases

Posted on November 13, 2020January 6, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Executives said they were pleased with how Mulan performed, though they didn’t say how many subscribers paid the premium price tag for it.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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