Disney+ new streaming announced officially

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Last night UK time was the event.
US and a few other countries first. No date for the UK unfortunately but hope it is next year.
Looks like they are giving Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Ware and National Geographic.

Ewan McGregor back as Obi Wan in an original series. Few other Sats Wars such as The Mandelorian.


Too much to list and some new characters.
https://twitter.com/disneyplus
https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisneyPlus?src=hashtag...


Edit. That better more info.
$6.99 a month for 4 streams in 4k. Don't know what that will make it across here as in ££
https://www.macrumors.com/2019/08/24/disney-plus-4...

Edited by Zirconia on Saturday 24th August 11:55

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I think Netflix is best binged now for me. I have had a sub for that last three years or so but last 12 months, hardly touched it and it is now cancelled. Lot I don't like about it. They don't really hold my attention anymore and their system of cataloguing and previews drives me nuts and new content is mostly miss for me.

Disney are wading in feet first. Their (Disney) catalogue will be available from day 1 and that means quite a lot and certainly more interest to me and a killer price. New series as well especially the Star Wars ones. I am expecting 4k as well where available hopefully down the Apple TV (their 4k rates are good). All the disney stuff on Apple iTunes is HD, for a reason though some titles are now on Google in 4k but at prices a shade under a disk. No point.

Not sure why the hold up with a lot of Europe, some say Sky deal but I cannot see that an organisation like Disney, that have a reputation, let themselves out of a streaming option knowing they are going to do a streaming option. These are normally long planned.

Interesting where company finances vs prospects are, Netflix vs Disney vs Apple. Apple kicks off later this year.

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They must have had some deals in the US and other parts of the world, the US I imagine are more litigious.

Maybe it is the reason.

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People going to steal, they will steal. Been happening since ever. Not sure this will up the numbers.

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gregs656 said:

That is not what I am hearing from friends.

NMP. I remember back in the day when BSB and Sky first appeared (and before) people always knew someone who could sort out decoders cards. There will always be this. The Premiere League are investing a lot in anti piracy. Whatever they put in place will be circumvented, bettered, circumvented and so on.

Personally I have no problem paying and don't see this as an excuse to pilfer.

Mojooo said:

I suspect what may happen between the big streamers is that people will binge watch on a pay as you go basis and then Netflix or Disney might introduce minimum subscription periods.

For me, the strength of Disney is not in the Disney/Pixar/Marvel/Star Wars movies but in the 20th Century Fox - which must have lots of classic films.

There is quite a lot and that also means Simpsons and did they do Futurama?

It is time though for one firm with the wherewithal and get a dip in streaming plan or whatever.

Edited by Zirconia on Monday 2nd September 16:16

Edited by Zirconia on Monday 2nd September 16:20

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AshVX220 said:

Forgive my non-techy numpty knowledge, but what does the bit in bold mean? 4 devices? 4 shows/episodes of shows?

Also, will this be a smart TV app type of thing?

I am reading it as four separate simultaneous 4k maximum streams, that would need four devices watching whatever the device owners want. At a guess, if you have 10 devices you will only be able to show on 4. Though 4X4k streams will tax most broadband in the UK. Apple streams 4k around 25 or so mb/s and at a guess realistically one large screen app and a few tablets taking a small sized feed.

But the UK T+C are not known, probably be similar to the US.

I am also guessing no box, just the app. For me that will mean Apple TV, others Android TV OS etc. There was some concern that they (apple and disney) would not play nice. However, App really is the better way to go rather than dedicated boxes though that can have issues.

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Halb said:

THere's going to be a Disney/Hulu bundle right, so all the edge fox stuf will go on hulu?

Not sure on the rules, but a lot of Marvel/SW stuff gets filmed in the UK/EU. I was at a place a few months ago where they were filming the current MCU film.

Been puzzling this then this pops up.
https://www.cnet.com/news/disney-plus-streaming-se...
Towards the end

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untakenname said:

Unless you have multiple young kids I don't think this is good value for money as there's too many other streaming services people already are paying for.

Looking at the prices, I would bite their hands off. I have stopped Netflix and waiting to see what Apple will have on offer. BT is only with me until the contract runs out. People seem to be getting the hump over this.

Halb said:

Most interesting. I wonder why Netherlands? A testing platform small enough in W. Europe?

Mystery. No doubt come out in the wash and all that.

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Interesting
https://www.macrumors.com/2019/09/10/4k-disney-mov...

4k markers spotted on Apple, for Disney films. No provenance though.

Which s rather strange as the studios allow the 4k option not Apple, and they are going to compete. Which raises why the heel is he a delay to get the streaming service out in the UK.

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Wow. Link picked up from this twitter feed.
https://twitter.com/BillHuntBits/status/1174421945...
https://www.slashfilm.com/disney-movies-and-tv-sho...

Some list, that is a lot of films. Roll on the 4k. Might get Star Wars as a hard copy though if it ever surfaces in 4k.

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Ah, with Peter Ustinov, one of my favourite actors and speaker.

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El stovey said:

Apparently it’s about E.U. rules regarding having a certain % of locally produced content in streaming services.

Ah, I thought the deal with other providers was a thin reason, it would be a poor contract that prevented you using your own material and I expect Disney to have some smart lawyers. Certainly they must have packaged it as an option in the US?

Either way. Hurry up Micky.

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Mentions of March 20th. Edit. (need to go to specsavers, 2020 not 20th)
https://advanced-television.com/2019/11/07/bbc-say...

If true.

Edited by Zirconia on Friday 8th November 06:30

Edited by Zirconia on Friday 8th November 06:31

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ukaskew said:

March 31st official. Just the 5 months to avoid Mandalorian spoilers then...

My mistake on the 20th.


Following the twitter feed and it is annoying seeing all the stuff coming to the channel and nothing for the most of the world until later.

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Missed it as usual on twitter. Not checked me lists.
https://twitter.com/disneyplus/status/119255707565...

ukaskew said:

Apparently there are major Star Wars spoilers in Mandalorian. The chances of avoiding those between social media, podcasts etc is next to zero for that long.

Really frustrating, I get that Sky have lots of existing content so they need to chat to expire first, but why not launch with the new stuff anyway. I'm sure plenty of people would pay up just to get the new shows for a few months.

Think this has had a mention before regarding existing contracts. EU release due more to local content requirements was one reply? I can see someone doing a deal with company X but seems strange they would write their own ownership out.

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I will be using the Apple TV. It does 4k very well and I expect Disney to use the rates through the app. I am assuming that, I have not read it anywhere yet. I would guess that BT and Virgin and Sky would be on board as well though from experience BT usually takes months to realise something else is happening.


The US and Netherlands price looks good if translated to UK and there were three year tie in deals that seemed quite good but that was for the US launch only. Hope to see similar here, I signed up for info just in case. I understand the monthly is when you want, meaning binge away then stop for a while. We need to see the offers particular to the UK though.

https://www.cnet.com/news/disney-plus-streaming-se...
https://advanced-television.com/2019/11/08/disney-...

Day 1 content for the November start
https://advanced-television.com/2019/10/15/disney-...

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https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/11...

Update on what is what form an independent.

Sats Wars. 4K and HDR

Along with a lot of other stuff.

(added https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=sh... )

bloomen said:

I presume there's a very good reason why there isn't a global launch. It must be rights. Disney will be throwing away a very, very large amount of custom by doing it this way.

I have heard a few reasons. Rights deals will have a load in them, I am not sure they would deny themselves anything but unless we can see what is in the Sky contract, who knows. Another mention was the EU and must have local content (someone else in this thread).

Edited by Zirconia on Tuesday 12th November 16:15

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The olds trick of 16:9 a 4:3.? Hate that. Rather have the borders.

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rider73 said:

i'm assuming that if we are paying for it, then it cannot be illegal. - please delete mods if it is?

I am waiting for the release in the UK in March next years and reading reports of the release in the US. US and Canada and Netherlands (??) got it first.

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irocfan said:

https://gizmodo.com/disney-is-embarrassing-1839836...

It would be interesting if that reporter will re visit after a month or three to see what has changed from day 1. 10 million subs is a lot to deal with, it seems they exceeded expectations on numbers signing up.
https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=sh...

Anyhoo, some reviews on Star Wars 4k. Jury is still out on picture quality it would seem, but favourable, awaiting comparison with hard copy if I read the review right but above 1080p.
https://www.highdefwatch.com/post/disney-4k-stream...