Disney’s $6.99-per-month streaming immediately makes it a value winner over Netflix

ronjor · Apr 12, 2019

Alex Sherman 12 Apr 2019

Disney announces at investor day that it will charge $6.99 per month for Disney+ and $69.99 for an annual subscription.
Disney’s $6.99 price comes as Netflix announced plans to raise monthly prices on its most popular plan from $11 to $13.
Disney+ will include a boatload of family content, including Disney’s back catalog of movies, “Star Wars” films, Marvel movies and 30 seasons of “The Simpsons.”
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Rasheed187 · Apr 13, 2019

It all comes down to content, I don't believe Disney has produced that many hit movies.

guest · May 26, 2019

Netflix Has 175 Days Left To Pull Off A Miracle... Or It's All Over
May 21, 2019
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephe...s-left-to-pull-off-a-miracle-or-its-all-over/

It’s going to charge $6.99/month—around $6 cheaper than Netflix.
And it’s pulling all its content off of Netflix.
This is a big deal.
The Undisputed King of Content
Disney owns Marvel, Pixar Animations, Star Wars, ESPN, National Geographic, Modern Family, and The Simpsons. Not to mention all the classic characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.
In six of the past seven years, Disney has produced the world’s top-selling movie. Clearly, Disney is king of the blockbuster. Over the past six years, its average film has raked in $1.2 billion at the box office.

At $6.99/month, what family with kids under 12 years wouldn’t subscribe?
Plus, Disney owns 60% of America’s second-largest and fastest-growing streaming service, Hulu.
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zapjb · May 26, 2019

It certainly looks like Netflix is in trouble.

Surt · May 26, 2019

Well, after ten years and 1200+ rentals, I hope their multiple failures at streaming don't drag down their DVD/Blu-ray rental division, DVD dot com.

For $16.20 a month I get 2-3 discs a week for the new movies going for $2.99 to $5.99 a pop from the streamers. And disc sets for full seasons of HBO, Starz and Showtime series, for the few original series that've interested me. Granted that it takes over six months or so for them to make it into the catalog. Without eating into my data cap.

I do stream Amazon Prime and the free old movies and series on Roku and Tubi, tho. And signed up and off over the years for the Game of Thrones seasons (those discs up to season seven right now are at DVD dot com, season eight in six months or so). fuboTV for the cord-cutting content and beIN MotoGP and WSBK.

As well, Netflix's disc catalog is without equal. They'd have to pay me to watch 99% of the tasteless garbage they stream anyhow.

BTW, one The Disney+ rolls out, I wonder what's going to happen to their Hulu?

ronjor · Jun 13, 2019

Disney Plus streaming service: Release date, price, shows and movies to expect

By Mike Sorrentino, Joan E. Solsman June 13, 2019
Disney is crafting is own rival to Netflix, where you'll be able to stream all things Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel and more. Here's everything we know about Disney Plus.
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ronjor · Jul 14, 2019

Disney and Charter are talking about carriage fees, and the outcome could affect how much you pay for cable in the streaming era

Alex Sherman@sherman4949 Jul 13 2019
Disney and Charter are currently negotiating a new carriage renewal deal, which has a deadline in early August.
Talks that used to revolve around how much programming fees should rise now also revolve around how the introduction of direct-to-consumer services impact the value of linear networks.
Charter and Disney are talking about what type of flexibility Disney will have with taking certain events from ESPN and also placing them on ESPN+.
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guest · Aug 6, 2019

Disney's streaming bundle: Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu for $12.99
Back to bundling
August 6, 2019
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/06/disney-espn-hulu-bundle/

On their quarterly earnings call, Disney execs confirmed a pricetag for the bundled streaming offer they'd teased while announcing Disney+. While that service will cost $7.99 per month on its own, this push to bring cord cutters back into their fold adds on ESPN+ and ad-supported Hulu for $12.99 per month.
That's about $5 less than subscribing to them separately, and it will be available as soon as Disney+ launches on November 12th.

The launch of Disney+ is now 97 days out, and according to CEO Bob Iger, "nothing is more important" than getting the launch a direct-to-consumer offering right.
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Rasheed187 · Aug 10, 2019

mood said: ↑

Disney's streaming bundle: Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu for $12.99
Back to bundling
August 6, 2019
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/06/disney-espn-hulu-bundle/
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I think this might cause trouble to Netflix, it's a very interesting deal for this price.

Willy2 · Aug 10, 2019

- Disney made A LOT OF movies/films in the past and they can use that content to kill the (streaming) competition (think: Netflix). I consider this to be a REAL "pain in the ***" for Netflix. It will be interesting to see what Nexflix reply to this move is. Perhaps they will team up with another producer/owner of films (MGM ??, .............. ). Finally there is some SERIOUS competition for Netflix.

zapjb · Aug 10, 2019

I think this will destroy Netflix within 18 months.

Willy2 · Aug 10, 2019

@zapjb:
- Agree. Although I wouldn't go that far (yet) that it will kill Netflix that soon. Disney still has to sign up enough viewers to get this business going, gaining enough momentum to be a worry for Netflix in the next say 12 months. But I could be wrong. We'll just have to wait and see. But the prospects for Netflix are "not too good". Pass me the popcorn. This is going to be VERY "interesting".
- Keep also in mind that Netflix still is losing money every quarter/year.

guest · Aug 14, 2019

Disney, Charter Set Mammoth Carriage Deal That Opens Door for Disney Plus Distribution
Augsut 14, 2019
https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/disney-plus-charter-carriage-deal-acc-1203302706/

Disney and Charter Communications have reached a mammoth carriage agreement that covers 22 cable channels and sets a framework for the companies working together on future distribution of the Disney Plus and ESPN Plus streaming services.
The multi-year pact encompasses carriage of ESPN’s latest college football offering, ACC Network, featuring Atlantic Coast Conference games. It also covers [...]

The companies said the deal “contemplates Charter’s future distribution” of Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.
Charter is the nation’s second-largest cable operator behind Comcast with 15.8 million video subscribers.
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guest · Aug 15, 2019

mood said: ↑

Disney, Charter Set Mammoth Carriage Deal That Opens Door for Disney Plus Distribution
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Disney fights streaming account sharing with help from cable industry
Deal with Charter aims to stop account sharing on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
August 15, 2019
https://arstechnica.com/information...ccount-sharing-with-help-from-cable-industry/

Disney and Charter Communications are teaming up to fight account sharing in an attempt to prevent multiple people from using a single account to access streaming video services.
If you buy a Disney service through Charter, be aware that the companies will work together to prevent you from sharing a login with friends. Disney and Charter said in their announcement yesterday that they have "agreed to work together on piracy mitigation.

The announcement didn't say exactly how the companies will fight account sharing. We asked Charter for technical details on how it'll work and about whether this will result in more personal customer data being shared between Charter and Disney. Charter did not answer any of our questions, saying, "we don't have details to share at this time."
We sent the same questions to Disney and will update this article if we get any answers.
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Rasheed187 · Aug 17, 2019

zapjb said: ↑

I think this will destroy Netflix within 18 months.
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I don't think it will destroy Netflix, but it might destroy the stock price of Netflix. I think it might pullback to 200 dollar, it's currently at 302.80. But anyway, what still bugs me about both Netflix and Prime Video, is that a lot of my favorite movies are not available, they should hire me because they are not doing a good job.

guest · Aug 19, 2019

Disney+ comes to Canada and the Netherlands on Nov. 12, will support nearly all major platforms at launch
August 19, 2019
https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/19/d...support-nearly-all-major-platforms-at-launch/

Disney+ will have an international launch that begins at the same time as its rollout in the U.S., Disney revealed. The company will be launching its digital streaming service on November 12 in Canada and The Netherlands on November 12, and will be coming to Australia and New Zealand the following week. The streaming service will also support virtually every device and operating system from day one.

Disney+ will be available on iOS, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Android, Android TV, PlayStation 4, Roku, and Xbox
Through Apple’s iPhone, iPad and Apple TV devices, customers will be able to subscribe via in-app purchase.

In terms of pricing, the service will run $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year in Canada, and €6.99 per month (or €69.99 per year) in the Netherlands. In Australia, it’ll be $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, and in New Zealand, it’ll be $9.99 and $99.99 per year. All prices are in local currency.
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guest · Aug 23, 2019

A first look at Disney+
Individual profiles, personalized curation, offline downloads and more
August 23, 2019
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/23/disney-plus-first-look-user-profiles-d23-expo/

Disney isn't holding anything back at its D23 Expo. The company kicked off the event on Thursday with a couple of major reveals, including that of its new Avenger Campus theme park and a Disney+ docu-series that will focus on the people behind its movies and parks. And that was only the beginning.

Today, Disney shared additional details about its highly anticipated streaming service, Disney+, which is set to launch on November 12th for $6.99 per month.
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guest · Aug 24, 2019

Disney+ will give subscribers four simultaneous streams and free 4K
Disney’s new streaming service is setting itself apart
August 23, 2019
https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/23/...ltaneous-streams-4k-pricing-features-benefits

Disney’s upcoming Disney+ streaming service is shaping up to be quite the deal. According to CNET, the service will launch on November 12th with support for four simultaneous streams and 4K included, all for the base price of $6.99 a month. Subscribers will also be able to create and manage up to seven profiles on a single account.

That will make it highly competitive with Netflix, which raised its prices earlier this year and has in place stricter limitations on simultaneous streams. Netflix now costs $9 a month for a standard definition plan with only one available stream.
Of course, Netflix has much more robust library than Disney+ right now, but Disney is filling out its upcoming platform with a number of original shows. The streaming limitation and 4K news, which was disclosed during interviews at Disney’s D23 Expo, joins a flurry of new announcements regarding shows and films coming to Disney+ later this year.
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guest · Aug 25, 2019

For Disney, it's all about 'quality over quantity' with Disney+
August 25, 2019
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/25/disney-plus-netflix-uk-gdpr-interview-d23-expo/

At launch, Disney+ will have more than 500 feature films and over 7,500 show episodes, including Disney's entire movie library and its full Pixar and The Simpsons catalogues. There won't be a shortage of movies and shows to watch on Disney+ come day one, to say the least.
But, at the same time, Disney doesn't want to make content just for the sake of it; the company wants everything it pours into Disney+ to be as good as the movies and films that have come before it.

In an interview with Engadget, President of Disney Streaming Services Michael Paull said that Disney+ will be all about "quality over quantity." Without naming any names, he said Disney's edge over other streaming services is that the company has been "in the content creation business for very long," and it plans to use its know-how in the space to ensure Disney+ stands out from the rest of the competition.

"This is where we, as Disney, have a real advantage," Paull said.
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ronjor · Aug 26, 2019

Disney will offer high definition streaming for less than Netflix

Lauren Feiner@lauren_feiner
Disney+ will include HDR, 4K and Dolby Atmos streaming with its $6.99 per month basic plan, the company announced at its D23 Expo.
Netflix does not offer high definition streaming in its basic tier, which costs $8.99 per month in the U.S.
Disney’s bundle including Disney+, ESPN+ and ad-supported Hulu will cost $12.99 per month, the same as Netflix’s high definition plan.
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guest · Aug 28, 2019

Get Disney+ for $4 per month, if you buy three years upfront
Users could save more than 40 percent over the full term
August 28, 2019
https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/28/disney-plus-discount-three-year-commitment/

For a limited time, Disney is offering a steep discount on its Disney+ streaming service.
When it launches on November 12th, Disney+ is set to cost $6.99 per month, with an option to pay $69.99 for the year. But if users are willing to sign up for the D23 Official Disney Fan Club, Disney has another offer: a three-year commitment for just $140.97. That's $46.99 per year, or $3.92 per month. Demand for the offer was reportedly so high that it temporarily crashed the D23 website.

On one hand, spending $140 on something that hasn't come out yet could be risky. On the other hand, users who opt in will save more than 40 percent over the full term.
The Disney+ deal expires on September 2nd, so there's still time to take advantage of it, though you'll have to sign up for the D23 fan club to do so.
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guest · Sep 12, 2019

Disney Plus Goes Live in the Netherlands in Free Trial Run
September 12, 2019
https://variety.com/2019/digital/ne...ee-trial-netherlands-marvel-pixar-1203333441/

Consumers in the Netherlands became the first in the world to get their hands on Disney Plus when an early version of the hugely anticipated streaming service went live in the country Thursday in a free trial run.

Disney is testing out the platform in the Netherlands, and the soft-launch version does not have the raft of originals series and content that will be part of the official full-fat offering. A launch date of Nov. 12 has been set for Disney Plus in the Netherlands, the same as in the U.S. and Canada. Australia and New Zealand are slated to follow a week later.
When the full service rolls out, it will have more than 25 original series and 10 original films during the first year.
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guest · Sep 14, 2019

Disney CEO Bob Iger resigns from Apple board as companies come into conflict on streaming
September 13, 2019
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/13/bob-iger-resigns-from-apple-board.html

Disney CEO Bob Iger has resigned from Apple’s board of directors, Apple said in an SEC filing on Friday.

Disney is launching streaming video service Disney+ on Nov. 12, which will compete with Apple’s Apple TV+ service, scheduled to become available on Nov. 1.
The two streaming services will increasingly come into conflict in the future as both compete for original content.

Apple downplayed potential conflicts in a financial filing earlier this year.
“Apple does not believe that Mr. Iger has a material direct or indirect interest in any of such commercial dealings.”
This isn’t the first time that a director has left Apple’s board because of competition concerns. In 2009, then-Google CEO Eric Schmidt resigned from Apple’s board when it became clear that Google’s Android would directly compete with Apple’s iPhone.
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guest · Sep 22, 2019

Disney+ is now available for pre-order with a 7-day free trial
Subscribers who want a bundle should wait
September 22, 2019
https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/22/...r-live-sign-up-early-now-monthly-subscription

Those interested in Disney’s upcoming streaming service, Disney+, can sign up for the pre-order now.

Disney is offering customers the option to sign up for a monthly subscription pass at $6.99 a month, or an annual fee of $69.99. Those who want to purchase the bundle — which includes Disney+, the sports streaming service ESPN+, and ad-supported Hulu — should wait until launch day on November 12th, the company said in a press release. That subscription will cost $12.99 a month.
All subscription packages will automatically renew, according to the company, but there will be an option to cancel at any time before each renewal date. All new Disney+ subscribers can sign up for the seven-day free trial.
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guest · Oct 3, 2019

Disney+ may not be on Fire TV due to a reported ad dispute
Amazon is said to want a bigger slice of ad space in other Disney apps
October 3, 2019
https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/03/disney-plus-app-amazon-fire-tv-dispute/

Amazon reportedly wants a large percentage of ad space on Disney's apps, which the entertainment giant has opposed. The two sides might be able to resolve the issue, but if not, Disney's apps could disappear from Fire TV, according to the Wall Street Journal.
If Amazon and Disney don't come to an agreement and the latter's apps vanish from Fire TV, Disney will miss out on a major distribution channel. It'll be harder for many people to access Disney+ when it arrives November 12.

Naturally, Disney will want Disney+ (and its other apps) to be available as broadly as possible.
So it's likely the companies will be hoping to find common ground pretty swiftly. As things stand, Disney+ will have apps for Roku, iOS, Apple TV, Android, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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