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- 1Disney+ 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.
- 2Disney+ user agreement now allows ads on all plans●Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has updated its user agreement so that all subscriptions, including ad-free tiers, permit the company to show advertising before movies. The change has drawn criticism from subscribers who paid specifically to avoid ads, with consumer rights observers flagging the update as a potential regression in what customers were promised when signing up.
- 3Jon Watts to Direct Next Star Wars Film●'Spider-Man' Director Jon Watts to Direct Next 'Star Wars' Movie
Jon Watts, director of the recent 'Spider-Man' films starring Tom Holland, has been tapped to direct the next 'Star Wars' movie for Lucasfilm. Few details about the project have been announced yet, including its release date or story. The pairing links one of Marvel's most commercially successful filmmakers with Disney's flagship sci-fi franchise.
- 4Jon Watts Eyed to Direct Next Star Wars Skywalker Saga Film▼‘Star Wars’ Wants Jon Watts to Direct the Next Skywalker Saga Movie
Reports say Lucasfilm wants Jon Watts, director of Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy, to helm the next film in the Star Wars Skywalker saga. If confirmed, it would mark Watts's move into the Star Wars franchise and signal Disney's continued reliance on filmmakers with Marvel ties to relaunch its space saga on the big screen.
- 5Jon Watts to Direct First Film of 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 Marvel's Spider-Man films, to helm the first movie in a new Star Wars trilogy set in the Skywalker saga era. The announcement confirms the franchise is expanding its film slate with a fresh trilogy, and Watts' move from Marvel to the Star Wars universe is drawing wide attention from fans and entertainment media.
- 6A 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.
- 7New Mary Poppins TV Series Announced With Big Changes▼A NEW ‘Mary Poppins’ TV Show Is Coming, BUT It Will Be VERY Different From The Film
A new television adaptation of 'Mary Poppins' is in the works, and reports say it will differ significantly from the classic Disney film. Details on the show's plot, cast, and release date have not yet been made public, but entertainment outlets are already flagging the changes as a departure from the beloved 1964 musical.
- 8Bluey and Bingo to debut at Disneyland in new musical show▼Bluey and Bingo to debut at Disneyland in new musical experience
Bluey and Bingo, the stars of the hit Australian children's series, are set to make their Disneyland debut in a new musical experience. The announcement gives young fans a chance to see the popular characters live at the California theme park, adding a family favourite to Disney's entertainment lineup.
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JioHotstar, the streaming service formed by the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, is drawing attention in India this week. Entertainment coverage, including listings of what to watch on OTT platforms, is driving searches around the service as audiences look for new films and series available to stream.
- 10On this day: COVID-era Celtics eliminated from Eastern Conference Finals▼This Day in History: COVID Boston Celtics Eliminated From Eastern Conference Finals
On this day in 2020, the Boston Celtics were eliminated from the Eastern Conference Finals, falling to the Miami Heat in six games inside the NBA's pandemic bubble at Walt Disney World in Florida. The series, played without fans amid COVID-19 restrictions, marked Miami's return to the NBA Finals and ended Boston's bid for a first championship since 2008.
- 11Christy Carlson Romano Reflects on Child Stardom in New Memoir●Christy Carlson Romano Opens Up About Child Stardom in Her New Memoir https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/style/christy-c
Actress Christy Carlson Romano, known for her Disney Channel roles, has released a new memoir in which she discusses her experience as a child star. In an interview with the New York Times, she reflects on the pressures and challenges of growing up in the entertainment industry, drawing attention to the broader conversation about the treatment of young performers.