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Disney+ ramps up LG TV rollout

The Disney+ app is now available on compatible LG TVs in over forty new countries and territories across Africa, Europe and the Middle East. More LG TV owners can now access movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star, as long as their TV runs webOS from 2017 or later. […]

June 14, 2022

Sony Spider-Man movies on Disney+ UK

Disney has announced that five Spider-Man movies will be launching on the Disney+ streaming service in the UK and Ireland on June 17th. The Sam Raimi directed classics – Spider-Man (2002) and Spider-Man 2 (2004) – starring Tobey Maquire as Peter Parker, will be joined by The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 […]

June 14, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Disney+ on Polsat

The Disney+ streaming service will debut in Poland on June 14th with offers on Polsat Box, Plus, Netia and Polsat Box Go. All are units of the Polsat Plus Group. In Polsat Box, Disney+ will be available in TV packages starting at PLN35 (€7.60) a month. Meanwhile, Plus will offer Disney+ free for a year […]

June 13, 2022

Disney backs Chapek in wake of Rice firing

Disney CEO Bob Chapek has the “support and confidence” of the company’s board of directors, according to Chair Susan Arnold. The backing came as Chapek dismissed top TV executive Peter Rice less than a year after he signed a contract renewal. His number two, Dana Walden, is replacing him. Rice came to Disney via the […]

June 10, 2022

Chaudry, Holm join The Muppets Mayhem for Disney+

Disney+ has announced that Saara Chaudry (“The Mysterious Benedict Society,” “Holly Hobbie”) and Anders Holm (“Workaholics,” “Inventing Anna”) have been cast as Hannah and JJ in the highly anticipated live-action series, “The Muppets Mayhem,” joining previously announced stars, Lilly Singh (“A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” “Dollface”) and Tahj Mowry (“Smart Guy,” “Baby Daddy”). The […]

June 10, 2022

Disney+ rolls out in MENA

Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, has officially launched in 16 markets across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), offering movies, series and exclusive Originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and general entertainment from Star all in one place. Users will have access to high-quality viewing, up to […]

June 9, 2022

Analysis: Netflix Euro content tops 30%

Netflix is now at or above 30 per cent European content in nearly all of its major European markets, according to research from Ampere Analysis. The notable exception is the UK and Ireland, where 27 per cent of titles are European. France is also slightly under, as are minor markets Belgium and Switzerland. With European […]

June 7, 2022

Disney+ offers US military discount

US service members, military families, honourably discharged veterans, and other authorised Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers are now eligible to receive an exclusive offer of 25 per cent off their Disney+ annual subscription plans when they sign up at ShopMyExchange. Available to new and returning subscribers, this exclusive offer will provide discounted year-over-year […]

June 6, 2022

I Am Groot on Disney+ this August

Disney has announced that the latest Marvel Studios addition, I Am Groot, will launch on the Disney+ streaming platform on August 10th. I Am Groot is a collection of five original shorts starring Baby Groot, the popular tree-like organism from the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and will feature several new and unusual characters. All […]

June 6, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Abbott Elementary on Disney+ UK

Acclaimed mockumentary series, Abbott Elementary, is now streaming on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland. The workplace comedy follows a group of dedicated, passionate teachers – and a slightly tone-deaf principal – as they navigate the Philadelphia public school system. Despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in […]

June 1, 2022By Nik Roseveare