Disney theme parks will make a reported $10 billion (€9.35bn) in profit this year – impressive considering the devastation wrought by the pandemic just a couple of years ago. In the meantime, the video business is in choppy waters with the stock taking a welcome boost from all the talk of the group selling off […]
From September 6th to September 20th, new and returning customers in the UK can subscribe to the Disney+ streaming service for £1.99 per month for three months – an £18 saving compared to the regular price for three months. This limited time promotion arrives in time for new premieres from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, […]
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger has said that the company is cutting back on movies and TV series from its Marvel Studios and Star Wars franchises, and that it would also consider licensing content to other streaming platforms. The move comes as the company is looking to cut costs during a time when its […]
Disney Japan and HJ Holdings have announced the launch of a new bundle plan for Disney+ and Hulu Japan services, offering a catalogue of global and Japanese entertainment to consumers. Hulu Japan, operated by HJ Holdings (a subsidiary of Nippon Television Network Corporation) and the SVoD platform for Nippon TV, houses on-demand viewing of series […]
Disney+ has confirmed August 23rd as the premiere date for Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Ahsoka. Set after the fall of the Empire, the series follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. In addition to Rosario Dawson in the title role, Ahsoka stars Natasha Liu Bordizzo as […]
Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, the Ontario Water Centre and its ClearWater Farm social enterprise have announced the Potatoverse, a new multi-platform digital universe designed to help children counter climate ‘doomism’ with hope, inspiration and empowerment to build a better future. The Potatoverse revolves around a time-travelling, eco-superhero chicken named Potato, also known as “Future Chicken.” […]
Disney+ has confirmed more titles set to premiere exclusively on the streaming service in the UK & Ireland in 2023, including documentary and UK Original “Wagatha Christie” (working title)with Coleen Rooney, and Season 2 of Marvel Studios’ “Loki” (6 October) starring Tom Hiddleston and Sophia Di Martino. Also lined up is a third season of hit […]
Disney has announced that Maggie Simpson in ‘Rogue Not Quite One, a new animated short from The Simpsons, will debut on the Disney+ streaming platform on May 4th in celebration of Star Wars Day. In the short, Homer loses track of Maggie who hops in Grogu’s hovering pram for a hyperspace adventure across the galaxy. […]
At Star Wars Celebration in London (April 7th – 10th), Disney and Lucasfilm unveiled the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Disney+ original series Ahsoka, starring Rosario Dawson in the title role. Set after the fall of the Empire, Ahsoka follows the former Jedi knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a […]
The Fans Strike Back, popular, fan-created Star Wars exhibition is landing in London in April. Fans of one of the world’s most beloved franchises will be immersed in the saga like never before, as they explore a selection of iconic objects from the largest private collection of official Star Wars items, assembled by some of […]