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Sharing Netflix, Amazon Prime Password With Family Or Friends? You Are 'Breaking The Law' In This Country
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - 7:43am | 419Users sharing their streaming platforms' passwords, including those of Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus, are "breaking the law," says the U.K. Intellectual Property Office, or IPO. What Happened: The IPO has joined forces with Meta Platforms Inc. for a new campaign...
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Wonder What Tech Gift To Buy For A 5-Year-Old On Christmas? Here's What ChatGPT Suggested
Monday, December 12, 2022 - 8:37am | 432ChatGPT — an AI-powered chatbot — has become a much-discussed topic among netizens. So, Benzinga decided to use it to find the best Christmas presents for kids. What Happened: For children, Christmas is synonymous with gifts, but finding the perfect present to make...
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Disney Q4 Earnings Highlights: Revenue And EPS Miss, Disney+ Hits 164.2 Million Subscribers And More
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - 5:44pm | 675Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported fourth-quarter and full-year financial results after market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Disney reported fourth-quarter revenue of $20.15 billion, up 9% year-over-year. The revenue total was shy of a Street...
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Disney+ Follows Netflix With Price Increases, Announces Launch Date For Ad-Supported Plan
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 6:10pm | 805Media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) announced third-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. The company also announced a release date and pricing plans for its Disney+ ad-supported plan. What Happened: Disney announced its highly anticipated ad-supported Disney+ streaming...
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More R Rated Content Hits Disney+: Which Superhero Movies Got Added?
Saturday, July 23, 2022 - 9:45am | 759Well-known for being a family friendly media company, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has played a delicate balance of putting its R rated and TV-MA content places other than its flagship Disney+ streaming platform. Here’s how that policy is changing. What Happened: The 2019 acquisition...
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Disney Provides First Look At More Disney+ Animated Series: What Investors Should Know
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - 12:39pm | 602Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is using the Annecy International Animation Film Festival to highlight upcoming new animated series that will hit Disney+ and other Disney platforms in 2023. Here’s a look at what was unveiled. What Happened: Disney used the festival as a place to...
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The Force Is Strong With Obi-Wan Kenobi: Streaming Series Breaks Disney+ Records
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 12:09pm | 632The highly anticipated Star Wars original series focusing on the storyline of Obi-Wan Kenobi between the events of “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” and “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” dominated in viewership over the weekend. Here are the details. What...
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Benzinga Asks: Disney+ Vs. Netflix— Are Fans More Excited For Obi-Wan Kenobi Or Stranger Things?
Saturday, May 28, 2022 - 4:50pm | 562The Memorial Day holiday weekend comes with family get togethers, outdoor activities and reflecting on the holiday that honors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom. The weekend could also be a big one for streaming companies, with two of the most anticipated titles for 2022...
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May The Force Be With Disney+: All The Star Wars Announcements At Star Wars Celebration
Friday, May 27, 2022 - 12:25pm | 1250Star Wars fans and investors in Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) might be interested to hear the latest news and updates from the Star Wars Celebration. Here is a look at some of the news and trailers shared at the event that could keep Star Wars fans an investors happy for years to come. What...
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These Are The Advertisements Disney+ Won't Be Airing
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 11:27am | 722Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) announced recently it would add some commercials to its Disney+ streaming platform in a lower priced ad-supported tier. Set for a rollout in late 2022, Disney is beginning to establish rules on who can and can’t advertise on the streaming platform. What...
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Does Disney Still Have A DTC Streaming Ace Up Its Sleeve That Could Dominate The Market?
Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 6:22pm | 789Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) beat estimates for the second quarter with growth coming for its Parks and Resorts segment and also its direct-to-consumers business, led by streaming growth. Could the company have another ace up its sleeve for future growth? What Happened:...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Disney When Bob Chapek Became CEO, Here's How Much You'd Have Now
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 6:41pm | 544Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has seen its share of problems over the last couple of years with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting its parks and theatrical releases. The company has also managed to get itself into controversy with discussions over several legal decisions. Here’s a look at how...
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Disney Q2 Earnings Highlights: Parks Segment Up 110%, Disney+ Hits 137.7M Subs And More
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 4:44pm | 627Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Disney reported revenue of $19.3 billion for the second quarter, which beat a consensus estimate of $18.9 billion, according to data from...
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Ad-Supported Netflix Plans Could Come By End Of 2022: What Investors Need To Know
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 3:54pm | 574Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) saw shares tumble after reporting its first quarterly drop in subscribers in over 10 years. One item being drawn up to combat subscriber losses could be coming sooner than expected. What Happened: Netflix told its employees that it could launch an ad-...
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Disney Vs. Netflix: Pushing 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Release Date Sets Up Epic Weekend Streaming Battle In May
Friday, April 1, 2022 - 10:43am | 726A leading media company is pushing back the release date of one of its most anticipated original series for 2022. The delay now sets up an epic battle with a streaming rival. What Happened: The new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series from Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has been delayed. The series will...