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Disney Is Taking Marvel Shows Back From Netflix, But This Superhero Will Be Offered On Rival Platform
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - 12:25pm | 548Since acquiring Marvel in 2009, The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has enjoyed the success of the brand across several sectors including streaming. Disney doesn’t have all the Marvel content under one roof yet, though. What Happened: Disney recently regained the rights to six...
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Ready To Talk About Bruno? 'Encanto Sing-Along' Version Hits Disney+
Friday, March 18, 2022 - 3:06pm | 422A sing-along version of the hit animated movie “Encanto” is heading to a leading streaming platform, which will have kids singing about Bruno all over again. What Happened: Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) launched “Encanto Sing-Along” on Disney+ Friday. The new version of this...
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'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Trailer Hits 7M Views In First Day: What Could That Mean For Disney+?
Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 3:44pm | 762A highly anticipated series set in the Star Wars universe is set to hit Disney+ in May. A trailer for the show had impressive views in its first 24 hours, which could signal the demand and anticipation for the show. What Happened: Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) released the first teaser trailer for...
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'Ozark' Joins Rare Company With 4 Billion Minutes Streamed In A Week As Netflix Continues To Dominate
Monday, February 28, 2022 - 1:18pm | 807A Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) original show continues to dominate the streaming ratings and hit a milestone hit only three times. What Happened: Netflix released “Ozark" season 4, part 1 in late January and the show has proven to be a massive success for the company. The show...
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'Book Of Boba Fett' Finale Tops Viewership Of 'Mandalorian' Finale: Why It Could Be Important For Disney's Stock
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - 7:28pm | 538Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has launched several hit shows for its streaming platform, Disney+. Numbers from “The Book of Boba Fett” Disney has another hit. What Happened: The season one finale of “The Book of Boba Fett” was watched by 1.5 million U.S. households from...
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Here's Why Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Is Being Released On May 25, A Significant Star Wars Holiday
Monday, February 14, 2022 - 5:50pm | 788One of the most anticipated streaming shows in 2022 comes in the Star Wars universe. The show now has a release date and some were surprised to hear that date, and there’s a big reason why. What Happened: The upcoming Disney+ show “Obi-Wan Kenobi” will join the streaming...
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Disney Q1 Earnings Highlights: Parks Segment Up 100%, Disney+ Hits 129.8M Subscribers, ARPU Increases
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 5:48pm | 478Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported fiscal first-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. Here are the key details. What Happened: Disney reported first-quarter revenue of $21.8 billion, up 34% year-over-year and ahead of a consensus estimate of $18.6 billion, according to Benzinga...
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Could Disney+ Be Entering The Livestreaming Market?
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 6:31pm | 638One of the leading streaming platforms in the U.S. quietly tested a livestreaming option Tuesday. Could this be a potential item to watch? What Happened: The Academy Award nominations were announced live on “Good Morning America” Tuesday morning. The show had the exclusive to announce...
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Netflix Dominates Nielsen Top Ten List For Streaming Hours, But 'Encanto' Makes A Big Debut For Disney
Sunday, January 30, 2022 - 5:10pm | 797A list put out by research firm Nielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN) showed how many hours were streamed of top shows and movies on major streaming platforms for the week of Dec. 27, 2021 through Jan. 2, 2022. Here are the results and why they’re important. What Happened: The list from Nielsen...
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Apple App Store Analysis: Netflix And Disney+ Heat Up, AT&T's HBO Max Catches Fire
Monday, January 17, 2022 - 1:01pm | 475The streaming wars are heating up ahead of earnings season. AT&T Inc's (NYSE: T) HBO Max app surged higher at the beginning of the month, passing both Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) Disney+ in the Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) app store....
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Apple App Store Analysis: AT&T's HBO Max Passes Netflix, Disney+
Thursday, January 13, 2022 - 5:46pm | 335AT&T Inc's (NYSE: T) HBO Max trails Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) Disney+ in the streaming wars, but the HBO Max app is signaling that AT&T may be gaining some ground. At very least, HBO Max has pulled ahead in the Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) app store...
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10 Most Anticipated New Shows Of 2022: Lord Of The Rings, 'Pam & Tommy' And Disney's Dominance
Friday, January 7, 2022 - 6:35pm | 1220The battle for consumers’ attention continues with traditional television and streaming platforms competing for the most minutes watched in 2022. What Happened: IMDb, a movie and television show database owned by Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), shared the most anticipated new...
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Thanks To A Show About Nothing, Netflix Sweeps Streaming Ratings
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - 12:44pm | 733The streaming platform market has grown over the years, with an increasing number of people cutting the cord and choosing to have over-the-top platforms instead. The growth has also brought new players into the market to take on leader Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX). New data from Nielsen Holdings PLC...
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Airbnb To Offer Stay In 'Home Alone' House And Watch New Disney+ Movie
Thursday, December 2, 2021 - 6:11pm | 548If you’ve ever wanted to stay in the house featured in the well-known 1990 movie “Home Alone,” you could be in luck. Here’s more about the chance to win a one-night stay in the iconic house. What Happened: Vacation and home rental company Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) is...
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Not Appearing At Destination D23 Amid Petition For Removal: Here's The Details
Thursday, November 18, 2021 - 4:23pm | 785The leader of media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) will no longer speak at a top company event, a move that is coming as the CEO faces backlash. What Happened: On Feb. 25, 2020, Bob Chapek was named the CEO of Disney, replacing Bob Iger. Chapek has guided the company through a global...