Disney - Latest updates on Disney
OTT subscriptions go up annually in Australia 31 July 2018
According to research reports, the Australian subscription on-demand market continues its upsurge. It has reached a strong base of 9.1 subscribers at the end of June 2018, with an increase of 54%. In the same period, SVOD revenues grew up … Continue reading
Disney inks deal with Twitter for live streaming 04 May 2018
Walt Disney has joined hands with Twitter to create live streaming content and advertising opportunities from across the entire Disney portfolio on the Twitter platform. Through the deal, Disney’s ABC broadcast network, the Disney Channels, Freeform and the company’s movie … Continue reading
Disney sets up dedicated Direct-to-Consumer streaming unit 19 March 2018
Disney has reorganized its company into four divisions which has a dedicated direct-to-consumer segment to cater to the company’s need for online video streaming services. The new division is also slated to encompass ESPN Plus which is expecting a 2018 … Continue reading
Amazon Prime Video inks deal with Disney India 02 March 2018
Online video streaming platform Amazon Prime Video inked a deal with Disney India, the Indian wing of American media and entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney Co. to enhance its OTT content. The deal boosts Amazon Prime Video’s content catalog with seven … Continue reading
Disney’s online streaming service to be launched in late 2019 13 February 2018
Disney is all to launch its online streaming service minus restricted category content in late 2019. While the OTT platform will be launched in the U.S. first and later release overseas, the R-rated content will get launched on Hulu. According … Continue reading
Disney to launch ESPN OTT via Apple iOS, Android, and Chromecast 08 February 2018
As quoted by Bob Iger, CEO, Disney, the long-awaited stand-alone ESPN OTT service is priced at $4.99 a month and will be available this spring, via Apple iOS, Android, and ChromeCast as the initial platform. The app will have three … Continue reading
With 521 local stations, Hulu continues its lead among MVPDs 29 January 2018
Hulu, which started its video streaming service last year, has taken a major lead among virtual MVPD operators for local station sign-ups. Hulu announced that currently, it has deals to retransmit 521 local broadcast affiliates across the U.S. With the … Continue reading
Netflix joins elite club as its market value reaches 12 digits 25 January 2018
With a humongous subscriber base and an impressive first quarter, Netflix is currently shining bright as its shares surged by 10%, setting a new record. As a result, the streaming giant’s market value stands at a whopping USD 110 billion. … Continue reading
4K streaming, Augmented Reality, and other OTT trends in 2018 11 January 2018
The year 2017 bade adieu in style with the sensational $52 billion acquisition of Fox by Disney. While the entertainment industry is yet to get past the historical event, 2018 has come up with more promises, bigger expectations and not … Continue reading
Disney prepping up to dethrone Netflix 28 December 2017
As per experts, Netflix may hit a major setback as 2019 onwards, films from Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Disney Studios will no longer be a part of its content offerings. This was a clear indication though as earlier this year … Continue reading
