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Disney+ Now Has More Than 100 Million Subscribers
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Yeah unless you are a hardcore Star Wars or Marvel nerd and/or have kids, Disney+ probably isn't for you.
Nah, they’ll pay. Look at Netflix. Their subscriptions have withstood years of price creep.
I became suscriptor before the rise of the subscription price, when it was still 7€/month, mainly for Wandavision and Mandalorian, but I am hyped for the new Marvel shows like Falcon & The Winter Soldier, or Loki. Really, really looking forward to watching them.
However, when the price finally rises for me as well, to 9€, in august/september, I will think twice before keeping my subscription.
However, when the price finally rises for me as well, to 9€, in august/september, I will think twice before keeping my subscription.
I just wish Disney was doing like HBOMax. Releasing Day 1 streaming and theater for 30 days instead of charging for releases
Apple TV+ is an unnecessary service.
If they had been able to bundle all of the major networks and shows into one streaming service at an affordable price that would have been compelling, but it seems like everybody is trying to become a major player in streaming so it’s no longer possible.
If they had been able to bundle all of the major networks and shows into one streaming service at an affordable price that would have been compelling, but it seems like everybody is trying to become a major player in streaming so it’s no longer possible.
That's how all services start, and it's a really good strategy to grow fast. Disney+ will keep increasing prices until it matches Netflix or even surpasses it. Look up Loss Leader Strategy.
On another note, D+ has horrendous UI/UX (what kind of video streaming services doesn't have a next episode button?) and loading speeds. Yeah I pay less but god damn using it's so god damn infuriating to use.
Gotta say I liked the first 6 months or so, Star Wars & Marvel in 4K was a really good selling point, and in my opinion it was totally worth it for Mandalorian and Wandavision and the new series due to come out.
Got really excited about Star given all the other studio's content Disney has access to then really disappointed, thought it would have a huge back catalogue but it turns out in the UK at least it's a pretty sad addition, for me mostly old crap I've seen over and over, seems like Disney looked at all their studios back catalogues and thought "screw it what's at the bottom of the barrel that we can't licence to Prime or Netflix? yeah shove it on Star" 🙁
Got really excited about Star given all the other studio's content Disney has access to then really disappointed, thought it would have a huge back catalogue but it turns out in the UK at least it's a pretty sad addition, for me mostly old crap I've seen over and over, seems like Disney looked at all their studios back catalogues and thought "screw it what's at the bottom of the barrel that we can't licence to Prime or Netflix? yeah shove it on Star" 🙁
The real question is when will Disney get the rights to Spider Man, and how much will they pay to get it.
Hold on is Applenot wasting mony on ponless sports crap, interresting, I might just sign up
I think your statement "access to movies while still in theaters" needs clarification. You have to pay $29.95 to view the movie that just hit theaters, if you want to view it right away. Months later, they drop that fee and then you can stream it as part of your monthly subscription. The one service that does allow you to view new movies that just hit theaters without paying, minus the monthly fee for that service of course) is HBOMax.
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Sadly, paying well-known stars an outrageous amount of money.
$2M per episode to Aniston.
$2M per episode to Reese Whiterspoon
$1M per episode to Momoa
etc.
Now translate it in subscribers ( 12 months x 4.99 = $60, rounded).
The cost of just the three stars above for one season of their show (10 episodes) equals to 833,333 yearly subscribers.
You hit it out of the park! Apple TV+ original content is far ahead of Disney+. They have chosen to make original programming vice buying studio after studio and rehashing movies that have been seen dozens of times.
How could 50M subscribers at 5 months (April 2020) be "thanks to" WandaVision, which didn't debut until January 2021??
Free with Verizon. Otherwise might get it one month of year to watch any original programming. Same with atv+ if they ever get a show worth watching. But for now both keep giving it away.
None of these services are worth a sustained sub unless it comes with something. Even Netflix is in the rotation now (usually active only half the year). Only Amazon is sustained due to prime shipping (along with Verizon and Disney).
Apples will never be much. Will always be a money pit. Still functions as more of a gateway to get people to purchase other channels through iTunes that apple can get 30% of. Apple would need some franchises. Either get very lucky. Or buy them.
None of these services are worth a sustained sub unless it comes with something. Even Netflix is in the rotation now (usually active only half the year). Only Amazon is sustained due to prime shipping (along with Verizon and Disney).
Apples will never be much. Will always be a money pit. Still functions as more of a gateway to get people to purchase other channels through iTunes that apple can get 30% of. Apple would need some franchises. Either get very lucky. Or buy them.
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Agreed. Every once in a while, I open Disney+, gaze at the cool Marvel/Star Wars/Pixar content that I've seen numerous times, and think "okay, if i don't want to rewatch Star Wars again for the hundredth time, what is there here to actually watch?" (other than new Mandalorian, as mentioned)
Something like the English Premier League would be global enough. Gaining in the USA, hugely popular in Asia and with plenty of players from mainland Europe.
But Apple seem very timid. They need a Game of Thrones.
Disney opened itself up to new markets in the past 6 or so, which could account for a good portion of the rapid rise in subscriptions.
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I love the fact that all these services can be month-to-month. I have the annual subscription to Disney+ (obviously, look at my handle), as well as recurring HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and Prime subscriptions.
I can see that each may not be for everyone, but at least you can binge stuff once it's all out (if you can avoid online spoilers) and then cancel the service.
I greatly enjoy the Disney+ core categories, from the old-school Merrie Melodies to the Nat Geo stuff, and now I do not have to keep updating my Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars collections to the next HD format.
I also like how they are staggering their releases: moving from The Mandalorian, to Wanda Vision, to The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, etc. will keep me on for a while. I often catch the shows weekly, then binge them when they complete so I can get all the details I missed in one shot (I'm getting old and my memory isn't what it used to be).
I can see that each may not be for everyone, but at least you can binge stuff once it's all out (if you can avoid online spoilers) and then cancel the service.
I greatly enjoy the Disney+ core categories, from the old-school Merrie Melodies to the Nat Geo stuff, and now I do not have to keep updating my Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars collections to the next HD format.
I also like how they are staggering their releases: moving from The Mandalorian, to Wanda Vision, to The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, etc. will keep me on for a while. I often catch the shows weekly, then binge them when they complete so I can get all the details I missed in one shot (I'm getting old and my memory isn't what it used to be).
Well they got a good deal with Sony to include Spidey in the MCU which has been amazing so far (apparently the deal has been further extended to many more movies). It must be very frustrating for Marvel studios though, that they cannot use their flagship character without consulting with Sony first.
It’s unlikely apple will bid and land a game of thrones. And even that wasn’t a real franchise for HBO unless they have spin-offs going on. (No clue). Apple has a lot of work to do but it’s unclear what they want out of it. It’s a hobby pretty much with little commitment.