Advanced Television

Marvel

Research: 42% don’t know Disney films are inspired by real places

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, The Walt Disney Company has opened its vaults to reveal a list of 30 locations across Europe, Middle East and Africa that have inspired its movies, parks and fan’s hearts over the last century. From Big Ben in London to the colourful province of Cinque Terre in Italy, the list of […]

September 14, 2023

Disney+ UK launches £1.99 promo

From September 6th to September 20th, new and returning customers in the UK can subscribe to the Disney+ streaming service for £1.99 per month for three months – an £18 saving compared to the regular price for three months. This limited time promotion arrives in time for new premieres from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, […]

September 6, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Disney+ loses another 11.7m subs

The Walt Disney Company has reported Q3 earnings with revenues at $22.3 billion (€20.2bn) – a 4 per cent growth from the previous year. Although SVoD service Disney+ managed to significantly trim losses (down to $512 million from $1.06 billion a year earlier) subscriber numbers still saw a steep decline, falling from 157.8 million worldwide […]

August 10, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy 3 on Disney+ this August

Disney has announced that Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be available to stream on Disney+ from August 2nd. In celebration of the movie launching on the service, Disney+ subscribers in the UK will be able to purchase Guardians of the Galaxy merchandise through shopDisney UK, with proceeds going to the Prince’s […]

July 18, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Disney considers licensing streaming content

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger has said that the company is cutting back on movies and TV series from its Marvel Studios and Star Wars franchises, and that it would also consider licensing content to other streaming platforms. The move comes as the company is looking to cut costs during a time when its […]

July 14, 2023

Disney+ confirms host of new titles and premiere dates for 2023

Disney+ has confirmed more titles set to premiere exclusively on the streaming service in the UK & Ireland in 2023, including documentary and UK Original “Wagatha Christie” (working title)with Coleen Rooney, and Season 2 of Marvel Studios’ “Loki” (6 October) starring Tom Hiddleston and Sophia Di Martino. Also lined up is a third season of hit […]

May 30, 2023

Avatar helps IMAX to record Q1

Giant cinema screen specialist IMAX posted a record Q1 for global box office, driven by a mix of local language titles, especially in China, as well as Hollywood releases. Overall revenue at IMAX came to $86.9 million (€78.9m), up 45 per cent from the same period a year ago of $60 million. And IMAX swung […]

May 2, 2023By Chris Forrester

Jimmy Kimmel Live uses Proto hologram

Jimmy Kimmel Live beamed Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt to Disneyland as a live interactive hologram during the show on April 27th to prank theme park guests. It was the first time Proto has appeared on Late Night TV. Previously Proto has been utilised on television on the Today show, America’s Got Talent, The Ellen Show, The iHeartMusic […]

May 1, 2023

Report: European box office rises 11.8% YOY

The cumulative box office revenue in Europe improved 11.8 per cent year over year as cinemas collected $525.6 million (€485.2m) in the first two months of the year, according to figures from OpusData compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The number of film releases in February fell 8.3 per cent to 198 titles compared to […]

March 28, 2023

Electric Entertainment expands production arm

Electric Entertainment, the LA-based production and distribution company, has expanded its production arm ramping up its capacity for 2023. The expansion includes the promotion of Mark Franco to Head of Production, who joined Electric Entertainment in 2004 on its maiden project “The Librarians,” as Visual FX Supervisor/Producer. In his new role, Mark will oversee Production […]

February 17, 2023