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.
Peter Jackson’s eagerly anticipated Beatles documentary, The Beatles: Get Back, is heading exclusively to Disney+, where it will debut in extended three episode form, rather than premiere in theatres as a standalone movie. A deal between Walt Disney Studios, Apple Corps and WingNut Films will see The Beatles: Get Back roll out over three days,Continue Reading
The second season of the LGBTQ+ Star Original teen dramedy Love, Victor will launch June 18 on streaming service Disney+. The series will comprise ten 30 minute episodes. Series two picks up with a newly out-of-the-closet Victor (played by Michael Cimino) entering his junior year at Creekwood High. However, being out brings new challenges asContinue Reading
The Walking Dead will stumble onto Star on Disney+ this July. The fast-rising streaming service will become the new home for all 10 seasons of the popular post-apocalyptic horror. Season 11 will premiere August 23. Based on the comic by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard, The Walking Dead follows a group of survivors, led byContinue Reading
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.
Peter Jackson’s The Beatles Get Back documentary is heading to Disney+, as a three part series
Peter Jackson’s eagerly anticipated Beatles documentary, The Beatles: Get Back, is heading exclusively to Disney+, where it will debut in extended three episode form, rather than premiere in theatres as a standalone movie. A deal between Walt Disney Studios, Apple Corps and WingNut Films will see The Beatles: Get Back roll out over three days,Continue Reading
Return to Creekwood: Star original Love, Victor Season 2 launches June 18 on Disney+
The second season of the LGBTQ+ Star Original teen dramedy Love, Victor will launch June 18 on streaming service Disney+. The series will comprise ten 30 minute episodes. Series two picks up with a newly out-of-the-closet Victor (played by Michael Cimino) entering his junior year at Creekwood High. However, being out brings new challenges asContinue Reading
The Walking Dead, War of The Worlds and The Orville head to Disney+ as Fox TV network shuttered
The Walking Dead will stumble onto Star on Disney+ this July. The fast-rising streaming service will become the new home for all 10 seasons of the popular post-apocalyptic horror. Season 11 will premiere August 23. Based on the comic by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard, The Walking Dead follows a group of survivors, led byContinue Reading
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