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Disney has announced price increases of up to 13 percent for its Disney+ and Hulu streaming services, coming shortly after the company reported its streaming profits had doubled. The move has drawn criticism from subscribers, many of whom see the hikes as hard to justify given the strong earnings, and it fits a broader pattern of streaming platforms steadily raising prices after years of promotional discounts.
- 2Jon 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.
- 3Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek advises startups, mulls PE fund▼Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek advises startups, open to PE fund: Bloomberg
Bob Chapek, the former Disney chief executive, is advising startups and says he is open to launching or joining a private equity fund, according to Bloomberg. The move marks a new chapter for Chapek after his high-profile exit from Disney in 2022, and signals continued interest from former media executives in early-stage ventures and investment vehicles.
- 4A Darker Mary Poppins TV Series Is Reportedly In The Works▼A Darker Mary Poppins TV Series Is Coming That Will Be Nothing Like The Classic Disney Musical
A new television series based on Mary Poppins is reportedly in development, and it is being described as much darker than the classic Disney musical. Producers are said to be taking the project in a direction far removed from the cheerful 1964 film, leaning into the stranger, more ominous aspects of the original P.L. Travers books. Details on casting, network and release timing have not been announced.