The Disney+ streaming service rolls out in the UK in just 2 weeks. But before that, The Mandalorian – perhaps the most-anticipated content on the new platform – will make its debut in special screenings at Cineworlds across the UK. On March 17th, a week before the offical launch of Disney+, 100 Cineworlds (all except […]
John Boyega’s UpperRoom Productions, an independent production company founded by the Star Wars actor, have created a partnership with Netflix to develop non-English language films. Boyega’s production company will develop movie projects based on stories, cast, characters, crew, literary properties, mythology, screenplays and/or other elements in or around African countries, with a focus on West […]
The Walt Disney Company Iberia and multiplay telco Telefónica have confirmed that Movistar will be the strategic distributor for the launch of Disney+ in Spain. Adding Disney’s SVoD service builds upon a long-standing relationship between the companies, and presents a unique opportunity for Movistar+ subscribers. Movistar+ now adds the strength of Disney’s films and original […]
Vodafone Spain has asked Spain’s regulatory body CNMC to step in and stop the Movistar and Disney+ deal for the sake of free competition in the market. Vodafone believes the deal equates to an “undercover exclusivity” from the dominant operator to the detriment of other companies breaking competition rules. Vodafone argues that Disney+ is delaying […]
Quibi, the mobile platform for short-form content, will go live in the US on April 6th. The service will launch with 50 titles at a cost of $4.99 (€4.36) per month with ads, or $7.99 per month without. There will also be a 90 day free trial for those who register prior to launch, Quibi, […]
UK technology sector trade body techUK has sought to refute number of claims made in a recent documentary, Dirty Streaming: The Internet’s Big Secret, shown on the BBC’s online-only service BBC Three, suggesting that these, or impressions given by the programme, were misleading, or simply incorrect. The programme took as its premise that with the […]
Stranger Things, the Netflix nostalgia-tinged, sci-fi series that has become nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, ended its third season with a number of loose ends and cliffhangers. At Comic Con Liverpool on March 7th, actor David Harbour, who plays the Chief of Police Jim Hopper in the show, took to the stage to discuss […]
Academy Award-winning writer, director, and actor Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok) is set to write, direct, and executive produce two original animated series for Netflix. The first is a series based on the world and characters of beloved Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The second is a wholly original take on […]
Melissa Joan Hart, the US actress and director, perhaps best known for her roles in 90s sitcoms Sabrina The Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains It All, was reunited with her Sabrina co-stars Beth Broderick and Jenna Leigh Green at Comic Con Liverpool, and the trio reminisced about their time together on the show. During a […]
Disney has revealed that over 500 films, more than 350 series and a slate of 26 exclusive Disney+ Originals will be available on its Disney+ SVoD platform on launch day in the UK. Launching on March 24th, subscribers will be able to watch blockbuster movies such as Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel, and (nearly) all of […]