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- 1Disney+ quietly rewrites terms to allow ads on all plans●Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has updated its user agreement so that even subscribers on ad-free plans can now be shown advertising before movies. The change is drawing criticism from customers who say the company is quietly removing a key benefit of premium subscriptions without offering refunds or clear opt-outs.
- 2Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent●Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
Disney is raising subscription prices for Disney+ and Hulu by as much as 13 percent, according to Ars Technica. The increases come despite the company reporting that its streaming division has doubled its profits, prompting criticism that subscribers are being asked to fund shareholder returns rather than service improvements. The move lands amid growing frustration with repeated streaming price hikes and a broader shift by platforms toward profitability after years of losses.
- 3Jon Watts to Direct First Film in New Star Wars Trilogy▼Star Wars Nabs Spider-Man Director Jon Watts for First Movie in Disney's New Skywalker Saga Trilogy
Disney has hired Jon Watts, director of Marvel's Spider-Man films, to helm the first movie in a new Star Wars trilogy set in the Skywalker saga era. The announcement, reported by IGN, marks a significant hire as Lucasfilm expands its slate of big-screen projects, and it has quickly become a talking point among film and franchise fans.
- 4Disney's D23: Rides, Movies and More Announced▼Disney's D23: Everything announced, from rides to movies and more
Disney held its D23 fan event, where the company laid out a wide range of announcements spanning new theme park attractions and an upcoming slate of films. Coverage has rounded up everything revealed, from ride plans to movie projects, giving fans a first look at what the studio and parks division have in store over the coming years.
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JioHotstar, the streaming service formed by the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, is drawing attention in India this week. Entertainment coverage, including listings of what to watch on OTT platforms, is driving searches around the service as audiences look for new films and series available to stream.
- 6Jon Watts to Direct First Film in New Star Wars Trilogy●Spider-Man Director Jon Watts Picked to Helm First Installment in New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Trilogy for Disney
Disney has chosen Jon Watts, director of the recent Spider-Man films, to helm the first installment in a new trilogy set in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga era. Watts takes on one of the most high-profile directing jobs in franchise filmmaking, and fans are debating what his action-driven blockbuster style could mean for the future of Star Wars on screen.
- 7Jon Watts to Direct New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Film●Spider-Man Alum Jon Watts Picked to Direct First Installment in New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Trilogy for Disney
Disney and Lucasfilm have chosen Jon Watts, director of Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland, to direct the first film in a new trilogy continuing the Skywalker Saga. Watts takes on one of the biggest jobs in franchise filmmaking, moving from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the galaxy far, far away as Star Wars expands its theatrical slate.
- 8Former Disney Producer Katzenberg Urges Creative Industry to Embrace AI●元ディズニーの名プロデューサー「クリエイティブ産業はAIを受け入れるべき」 https://www. gizmodo.jp/article/2609-katzen berg-ai-creative-industry/ # gizmodo #
Jeffrey Katzenberg, the renowned former Disney studio chief and DreamWorks co-founder, says the creative industries should accept artificial intelligence rather than resist it. His comments argue that AI adoption is inevitable for production and creative work, a stance likely to fuel ongoing debate among filmmakers, artists and studios already divided over AI's role in writing, animation and design.
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Disney+ has updated its subscriber agreement so that every plan, including ad-free tiers, can carry advertising. The change means subscribers no longer have a guaranteed way to avoid ads, a move critics see as another step in streaming services abandoning ad-free promises after lowering prices on such tiers. Viewers are discussing what this means for the value of premium plans and whether competitors will follow.
- 10F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race broadcast with Spanish-language commentary team▼Watch F1 GP Azerbaiyán, carrera | Con Tornello, Fossaroli, Cochito López y Fàbrega
Disney Plus is airing the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race with a Spanish-language commentary team featuring Tornello, Fossaroli, Cochito López and Fàbrega. The broadcast targets Spanish-speaking F1 fans, with interest centring on the race in Baku and how the championship battle unfolds.
- 11Christy Carlson Romano Reflects on Child Stardom in New Memoir●Christy Carlson Romano Opens Up About Child Stardom in Her New Memoir https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/style/christy-c
Actress Christy Carlson Romano, known for her Disney Channel roles, has released a new memoir in which she discusses her experience as a child star. In an interview with the New York Times, she reflects on the pressures and challenges of growing up in the entertainment industry, drawing attention to the broader conversation about the treatment of young performers.
- 12Mary Poppins TV Series Based on P.L. Travers Books in Development▼Mary Poppins: TV Series Based on P.L. Travers Books in the Works
A television series adapted from P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins books is reportedly in development. The project would bring the beloved magical nanny back to the screen in serialized form, expanding on the franchise that has previously spanned the classic 1964 Disney film and its 2018 sequel. Details on the network, writers, or release date have not been confirmed.
- 13New Pixar Film Tops Disney+ Weekly Viewing Chart▼The New Pixar Hit Is Disney+’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week
Pixar's latest release has become the most-watched movie on Disney+ this week, according to the platform's viewing rankings. The film has quickly outperformed other titles on the streaming service since its arrival, underlining Pixar's continued drawing power for Disney's streaming audience. No further details about viewing figures or the film's performance beyond the weekly ranking were provided.
- 14Returning Horror Hit Tops Disney+ Weekly Viewership●The Returning Horror Hit Is Disney+’s Most-Watched Show of the Week
A returning horror series has become the most-watched show on Disney+ for the week, according to IMDb. The show's comeback has evidently drawn a large audience to the streaming service, making it the platform's top performer over the past seven days. It marks a strong start for the new season.
- 15Former Disney star joins Space Foundation board▼Former Disney star joins Space Foundation board of directors
A former Disney star has been appointed to the board of directors of the Space Foundation, the Colorado-based nonprofit that promotes space education and industry. The appointment, reported by Fox21 News, puts a celebrity with a mainstream following on a body usually staffed by aerospace executives and policy figures, drawing attention to the foundation's outreach efforts.