Disney, Amazon, and Netflix ‘Will Take Over Media,’ Writers’ Guild Warns

A new report from the Writers’ Guild of America West claims that Disney, Amazon, and Netflix are “poised to be the new gatekeepers” of the media landscape. The report from the striking writers says Disney, Amazon, and Netflix have gained power through “anticompetitive practices and abusing their dominance to further disadvantage competitors, raise prices for… Continue reading Disney, Amazon, and Netflix ‘Will Take Over Media,’ Writers’ Guild Warns

Marvel Brings Star Wars: Visions From Disney Plus to Comics

Star Wars: Visions is nothing if not an opportunity for fans to see the franchise reinterpreted through the lens of unique storytellers. Now that formula is being applied to comics, as Marvel kicks off its own Star Wars: Visions series. As with the animated series, Marvel’s Star Wars: Visions will present various short stories in… Continue reading Marvel Brings Star Wars: Visions From Disney Plus to Comics

Netflix vs. Disney Plus: How to Pick Which Streaming Service Is Best for You

We’re living in an era where streaming viewership frequently outpaces cable at monthly intervals during throughout the year, demonstrating how much time and money audiences spend on streaming TV. But given the current financial climate, you may have moments when you question whether you need all those streaming platforms. Within the past six months, these… Continue reading Netflix vs. Disney Plus: How to Pick Which Streaming Service Is Best for You

How to Avoid the Upcoming Disney+ Price Hike

Disney has announced it’s increasing prices for the ad-free tier of Disney+ on October 12. It’s a story we’ve heard many times before, from streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Max — not to mention Disney+ itself. On the plus side, if you start an annual subscription now at the current price, you’ll strategically lock… Continue reading How to Avoid the Upcoming Disney+ Price Hike

Disney Plans to Clamp Down on Your Shared Streaming Passwords

Disney is coming for you if you’re sharing your account with friends and family.  The Walt Disney Co. is planning its own password-sharing crackdown for its global streaming customers, following in Netflix’s footsteps. Disney CEO Bob Iger made the announcement during the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, saying that the company is “actively exploring… Continue reading Disney Plans to Clamp Down on Your Shared Streaming Passwords

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Swings Onto Disney+

Another Spider-Man film has made a surprise appearance on Disney+ today, August 11, as Andrew Garfield’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is now available on the service. The stealth release was spotted by ContractHolder on ResetEra but, like the previous dump of Spider-Man films, this is so far only available to those in the U.S. The… Continue reading The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Swings Onto Disney+

Scrapped Star Wars Writer Says ‘Picketing Disney Is a Lot More Fun Than Writing a Star Wars Movie’

Scrapped Star Wars writer Damon Lindelof is taking part in the writers’ strike and said “picketing Disney is a lot more fun than writing a Star Wars movie”. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the Lost co-creator seemingly feels satisfied at the chance to stand against the likes of Disney as part of the Writers… Continue reading Scrapped Star Wars Writer Says ‘Picketing Disney Is a Lot More Fun Than Writing a Star Wars Movie’