Disney+ has surpassed 100 million global paid subscribers in just 16 months since its launch, Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, announced today during the Company’s virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
“The enormous success of Disney+ has inspired us to be even more ambitious, and to significantly increase our investment in the development of high-quality content,” he said. “In fact, we set a target of 100+ new titles per year, and this includes Disney Animation, Disney Live Action, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Our direct-to-consumer business is the Company’s top priority, and our robust pipeline of content will continue to fuel its growth.”
Currently, the biggest player in the streaming game is Netflix, which currently has twice the number of global subscribers, however the rapid rise of the Mouse House will have Netflix looking over its shoulder, particularly as Disney+ ramps up its original content slate. Its first Marvel TV show Wandavision has been a huge hit for the service.
Streaming mouse house Disney+ has dropped a behind the scenes featurette for the third season of The Mandalorian, along with new poster art. The creative team Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Rick Famuyiwa comment on the success of the show and hint at what’s to come. The hit live-action SF series from Lucasfilm, will begin March…
Star Wars: The Mandalorian will return to Disney+ March 1. The eagerly awaited third season stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo Esposito. Created by Jon Favreau, Lucasfilm’s Star Wars universe spin-off has been a runaway success for the streamer. Set after the fall of the Empire and before…
It’s been over 94 years since the last Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon, but the seminal character is making a comeback as part of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. Disney Animation’s hand-drawn animation team have brought the character back for a new short, titled Oswald The Lucky Rabbit, complete with squash-and-stretch, rubber hose-animation style.…
Disney+ has surpassed 100 million global paid subscribers in just 16 months since its launch, Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, announced today during the Company’s virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
“The enormous success of Disney+ has inspired us to be even more ambitious, and to significantly increase our investment in the development of high-quality content,” he said. “In fact, we set a target of 100+ new titles per year, and this includes Disney Animation, Disney Live Action, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Our direct-to-consumer business is the Company’s top priority, and our robust pipeline of content will continue to fuel its growth.”
Currently, the biggest player in the streaming game is Netflix, which currently has twice the number of global subscribers, however the rapid rise of the Mouse House will have Netflix looking over its shoulder, particularly as Disney+ ramps up its original content slate. Its first Marvel TV show Wandavision has been a huge hit for the service.
New Disney+ featurette sets the scene for Star Wars The Mandalorian Season 3
Streaming mouse house Disney+ has dropped a behind the scenes featurette for the third season of The Mandalorian, along with new poster art. The creative team Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Rick Famuyiwa comment on the success of the show and hint at what’s to come. The hit live-action SF series from Lucasfilm, will begin March…
This is the way: Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3 launches on Disney+ March 1
Star Wars: The Mandalorian will return to Disney+ March 1. The eagerly awaited third season stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo Esposito. Created by Jon Favreau, Lucasfilm’s Star Wars universe spin-off has been a runaway success for the streamer. Set after the fall of the Empire and before…
Disney Animation Studios revives Oswald the Lucky Rabbit for new short to celebrate centenary
It’s been over 94 years since the last Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon, but the seminal character is making a comeback as part of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. Disney Animation’s hand-drawn animation team have brought the character back for a new short, titled Oswald The Lucky Rabbit, complete with squash-and-stretch, rubber hose-animation style.…
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