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Disney+ account sharing crackdown starts today in the US
Disney+ is getting a Paid Sharing feature intended to curb password sharing among its streaming subscribers.
Anna Washenko09.25.2024
ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV as it finally reaches a deal with Disney
After a two-week blackout, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels are back on DirecTV. The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV announced Saturday that they are in the process of finalizing a new contract.
Cheyenne MacDonald09.14.2024
Disney cuts DirecTV customers' access to ABC, ESPN and more
Disney and DirecTV failed to reach a licensing agreement.
Sarah Fielding09.02.2024
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders call for an antitrust investigation into Venu Sports
Three members of Congress have called on the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission to investigate whether Venu Sports violates antitrust laws.
Anna Washenko08.07.2024
The Disney+ password-sharing crackdown starts 'in earnest' in September
A crackdown on Disney+ account sharing is set to start "in earnest" in September. That's just ahead of price increases for Disney's streaming services coming into force.
Kris Holt08.07.2024
Disney is increasing prices (again) for standalone streaming plans
In what seems to be an annual tradition, Disney announced that the costs for standalone plans of its video streaming services will get more expensive, starting on October 17.
Anna Washenko08.06.2024
A hacking group reportedly leaked confidential data from thousands of Disney Slack channels.
The leaked information includes discussions about ad campaigns, computer code, details about unreleased projects and discussion about interview candidates among other things.
Pranav Dixit07.15.2024
You can keep your favorite Disney/Pixar characters as virtual pets with the new Bitzee
Spin Master, which introduced Bitzee to the US last summer, is now gearing up to release two new versions of the device later this year: Bitzee Disney and Bitzee Magicals. Bitzee Disney will feature 30 familiar characters.
Cheyenne MacDonald06.05.2024
Disney is laying off around 175 Pixar workers as it pulls back on original streaming shows
Disney is laying off around 175 employees as it scales back on original shows and movies for Disney+.
Kris Holt05.21.2024A Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle will soon be available in the US
The bundle is coming out this summer.
Mariella Moon05.08.2024
Disney+ will start showing some live sports from ESPN this year
Live sports from ESPN are on the way to Disney+ later this year. Meanwhile, Disney's flagship streaming service is now profitable for the first time.
Kris Holt05.07.2024
Disney+ may add cable-style streaming channels focused on Marvel and Star Wars
Disney+ may soon have cable-style channels that stream the likes of Marvel and Star Wars shows and movies 24/7. Disney reportedly sees the channels as a way to help it increase engagement and revenue.
Kris Holt04.15.2024
Disney+ is also cracking down on password sharing
Disney+ will start restricting password sharing on a larger scale, following the lead of Netflix.
Sarah Fielding04.05.2024
A new series of Star Wars shorts premieres on Disney+ next month
There's a new Star Wars show coming on May 4. The animated Tales of the Empire is a companion piece to 2022's Tales of the Jedi.
Lawrence Bonk04.04.2024
Hulu on Disney+ officially launches, bringing together Mickey Mouse and The Handmaid's Tale
Hulu on Disney+ is officially coming out of beta, making it easy for subscribers to access content for both services.
Devindra Hardawar03.27.2024
ESPN's standalone streaming service will launch by fall 2025
Disney's standalone ESPN streaming service is coming late next year, with "the full suite" of live channels.
Billy Steele02.07.2024
Disney is investing $1.5 billion in Epic Games to create a 'games and entertainment universe'
Players will be able to “play, watch, shop and engage with content, characters and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more” in the new entertainment universe, which will be powered by Epic’s flagship Unreal Engine.
Pranav Dixit02.07.2024
Disney+ has started cracking down on password sharing in the US
Disney+ started getting strict about password sharing in Canada last year, and now it's expanding the restriction to the US.
Mariella Moon02.07.2024
Netflix grabbed the most Oscar nominations, with stiff competition from Disney and Apple
Netflix technically snagged the most Oscar nominations, with 18 total, followed by Apple with 13 noms. Disney actually snagged 20 nominations, but these are split across the company’s various sub-brands.
Lawrence Bonk01.23.2024