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- 1Jon Watts to Direct First Film in New Star Wars Trilogy▼Star Wars Nabs Spider-Man Director Jon Watts for First Movie in Disney's New Skywalker Saga Trilogy
Disney has hired Jon Watts, director of the Spider-Man: Homecoming trilogy, to helm the first film in a new Star Wars trilogy set in the Skywalker saga era. The announcement drew widespread coverage across entertainment outlets, with fans weighing in on whether Watts can repeat his Marvel success in the Star Wars universe.
- 2Disney+ and Hulu raise prices up to 13% after profits double●Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
Disney is raising subscription prices for Disney+ and Hulu by as much as 13 percent, a move announced shortly after the company reported its streaming profits had doubled. The increases cover multiple subscription tiers and renew criticism that price hikes follow quickly on the heels of strong streaming earnings. Subscribers are debating whether to keep the services or switch to competitors.
- 3A Darker Mary Poppins TV Series Is In The Works●A Darker Mary Poppins TV Series Is Coming That Will Be Nothing Like The Classic Disney Musical
A new Mary Poppins television series is in development, and reports say it will take a far darker tone than the classic 1964 Disney musical. The adaptation is being pitched as nothing like the cheerful family film audiences know, suggesting a grittier reimagining of P.L. Travers' magical nanny. Fans are reacting to the idea of a well-loved childhood favourite being turned into darker television fare.