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- 1Disney+ updates user agreement to allow ads on all plansโDisney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has introduced a new user agreement that allows the streaming service to show advertisements before movies on all subscription tiers, including plans that were previously ad-free. The change is drawing criticism from subscribers who feel the company is unilaterally altering the terms of paid subscriptions without offering a discount or opt-out.
- 2Disney+ and Hulu raise prices after profits doubleโผDisney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
Disney has announced price increases of up to 13 percent for Disney+ and Hulu in the United States, coming shortly after the company reported that its streaming division's profits had doubled. Critics say the move highlights how streaming services are raising costs on subscribers even as their financial results improve, prompting renewed debate about the rising price of streaming bundles.
- 3Disney unveils new rides and films at D23โผDisney's D23: Everything announced, from rides to movies and more
Disney held its D23 fan event, announcing a slate of new theme park attractions, films and other projects. Outlets rounded up the full list of reveals, covering upcoming rides, movie releases and expansions across Disney's parks and studios. Fans are weighing in on which announcements were highlights and what the lineup signals for the company's next few years.
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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.
- 5Jon Watts to Direct First Film in New Star Wars TrilogyโSpider-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.
- 6Mary Poppins TV Series Based on P.L. Travers Books in DevelopmentโผMary 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.
- 7Jon Watts to Direct New Star Wars Skywalker Saga FilmโSpider-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.
- 8Jon Watts to Direct First Film in New Star Wars TrilogyโStar 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. Watts becomes the latest high-profile filmmaker brought in to expand the franchise, and the news is drawing attention as fans speculate about the story and characters the new trilogy will follow.
- 9Returning Horror Hit Tops Disney+ Weekly ViewershipโThe Returning Horror Hit Is Disney+โs 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.
- 10New Pixar Film Tops Disney+ Weekly Viewing ChartโผThe New Pixar Hit Is Disney+โs 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.
- 11Former Disney star joins Space Foundation boardโผFormer 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.