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Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle rolls out in US

The new Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle from Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros Discovery, first announced in May, is now available in the US for purchase on any of the three streaming platforms’ websites. All qualifying new and existing subscribers can purchase the bundle for $16.99 (€15.64) per month with ads and $29.99 per month without […]

July 26, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Vivendi H1 boosted by Lagardère, Canal+

French media giant Vivendi has reported H1 eevenues of €9.05 billion, a 5.8 per cent organic increase compared to the first half of 2023, attributed to the “excellent performances” of Lagardère and Canal+ Group. EBITA stood at €619 million (+39.3 per cent compared to the first half of 2023), thanks in particular to the consolidation […]

July 26, 2024

Inside Out 2 highest-grossing animated film ever

Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time, with $1.462 billion (€1.35bn) to date at the global box office. In addition to surpassing Disney’s Frozen 2 (2019) on the animated chart, the film has also moved into the #13 spot in the all-time industry global box office rankings. […]

July 25, 2024

Disney+ orders more Kardashians

Disney+ has announced that The Kardashians has been renewed for twenty additional episodes. Season five of the fan-favourite series was the most watched unscripted series premiere this year on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally, based on four days of streaming.  This season, just when you think life can’t get any faster in the […]

July 25, 2024

Data: Disney+ leads new SVoD subs in Q2

Kantar, the evidence-based insights and consulting company, has released its latest Entertainment on Demand (EoD) data on the UK’s streaming market. Disney+ took the top spot from Apple TV+ for new subscriptions in Q2 2024 with a 19 per cent share, whilst Netflix’s Baby Reindeer was identified as the most enjoyed series in the quarter. […]

July 24, 2024

In Vogue: The 90s on Disney+ in September

Disney+ has has announced that UK original series In Vogue: The 90s will premiere on September 13th with the first three episodes, followed by the second batch of three episodes on September 20th, available exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland, on Hulu in the US and select other countries on Disney+. The series […]

July 24, 2024

Report: YouTube nears 10% of total TV usage in US

Nielsen’s The Gauge report for June shows 40.3 per cent of time spent watching TV in the US in June was attributable to streaming. Pure-play streamers like Netflix and YouTube saw the most benefit from a big streaming month. Time spent watching YouTube on television was up 4.2 per cent in June to push the […]

July 23, 2024

Only Murders in the Building season 4 on Disney+ in August

Disney+ has released the key art for Only Murders in the Building season four. The Emmy-winning, Original comedy series starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez returns August 27th, exclusively on Disney+.  In season four of Only Murders in the Building, our amateur podcasting trio wrestles with the shocking events at the end of […]

July 23, 2024

Disney+ on LG in-car platform

LG Electronics (LG) is welcoming Disney+ to the LG Automotive Content Platform powered by webOS (LG ACP powered by webOS), further expanding the outstanding range of viewing options available on its innovative in-car infotainment solution. Featuring premier entertainment properties, Disney+ adds a new dimension to LG’s industry-leading ACP. Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for […]

July 19, 2024

Cyber leak of Disney internal messages

Disney has confirmed an apparent leak of internal messages by a hacking group, which claims it is “protecting artists’ rights”. Nullbulge reportedly said it had gained access to thousands of communications from Disney employees. It is reported to include messages about upcoming projects the firm is working on. Nullbulge says the group targets anyone it […]

July 16, 2024