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Disney Offers First Look at Upcoming Disney+ App, Launching in November for $6.99 Per Month [Update: Will Be Available on Apple Devices]
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An example would be a show like Breaking Bad. The show couldn't be done without adult content. It was an awesome show, but obviously not for kids. So do you think the story simply shouldn't be told? Sorry, but that is pretty closed minded.
If it doesn't have Netflix's AUTOMATIC TRAILERS, count me in.
It’s not ease of access if I have to sign up for a different platform every time I want to watch a new show. I don’t like content creators distributing their own content; we don’t let them open their own movie theaters so why would they think it’s ok for them to open their own streaming service?
As annoying as it is to have 500+ streaming services I will be doing this one for sure for $6.99/month. Having the entire Disney library instantly there for my kid is Worth it alone. Then there is the amazing original Marvel and Star Wars content coming.
All Marvel movies, TV series and Lucasfilm content in one place is also pretty darn cool.
It wasn't mentioned but will this also include all Fox content as well now that Disney owns Fox? Thats crap load of movies and TV for that price.
All Marvel movies, TV series and Lucasfilm content in one place is also pretty darn cool.
It wasn't mentioned but will this also include all Fox content as well now that Disney owns Fox? Thats crap load of movies and TV for that price.
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This is cheap enough most people will subscribe to both Netflix and Disney+, not Disney+ and Apple TV+.
This is most likely an introductory price. Netflix has been in business for more than a decade.
And Disney is pulling that content from Netflix. So is ATT, and Comcast. Between them, that’s Disney, Fox, Warner Bros., and Universal. And to a lesser extent CBS. So that’s pretty much everything anybody wants to watch. All that’s left is Sony and Paramount, and they aren’t exactly driving the box office or TV these days. Netflix will have very little to offer aside from its own original programming, which isn’t much when it all boils down to what’s really worth watching for most subscribers. And Disney will likely end up owning 70% of Hulu, and Comcast might give up their 30% to them before it’s all over. Hulu is going nowhere.
Unfortunately Netflix is going to be in a world of hurt trying to retain subscribers as early as next year. They are tens of billions of dollars in debt, and it’s only going to get worse as they throw money at the problem. The only thing keeping them afloat now is their declining DVD rental business, and their subscriber base — which will also start declining as soon as they start losing third party content. And then they’ll be left with nothing but debt and the occasional hit program.
Meanwhile, Apple has enough money in the bank to produce top quality programs, like Netflix, and offer it as an added value for customers, along with a TV bundling service with an interface that likely will surpass anything else offered on the market. Apple has a bright future. Netflix should be very worried.
I was wondering why Apple made no mention of Apple video pricing during their March keynote, and now I probably know why. They were waiting for Disney to show their hand before committing themselves.
There is still time for Apple to adjust the pricing on their end, such as announcing a media bundle (eg: subscribe to everything Apple at a discount), or maybe even make apple video free for existing Apple Music subscribers. Then maybe start charging a couple of years down the road when you have a larger stable of shows, some with multiple seasons, and viewers are sold on its value.
Again, I see the point as adding value to the Apple ecosystem, not so much to serve as an additional revenue stream (it’s definitely not going to be profitable for a long time).
I also see people cite Netflix’s huge library of video content as a strength, but personally I don’t really think much of it. I just finished watching season 2 of ‘The Tick’ on Amazon Prime and am slowly working through Sabrina, but otherwise, I find myself simply skipping past the majority of the content Netflix recommends me. I think Netflix’s strategy of continuously throwing as much content in our faces as possible is going to implode.
Second, I am of the opinion that Netflix’s current pricing tier simply isn’t sustainable. It’s telling that they still aren’t profitable, and I predict Netflix will have to keep raising their prices until it starts to mirror that of conventional cable bundles.
Apple will be just fine. I find that Apple is in a unique position where they don’t need to keep their users continually engaged. Thus, Apple is free to focus on a small selection of curated shows for their viewers, unlike companies like Netflix who essentially have to keep burning cash to create a torrent of content, which they then recommend to different subscribers based on their perceived preferences.
Finally, it appears that Apple was right all along not to acquire Netflix. Their strategies with regards to video streaming could not be more diverse.
Netflix is crapping their pants. Cheaper and better content from Disney?
And available on Apple devices? Scary for Netflix.
And available on Apple devices? Scary for Netflix.
At 1 movie per day that's $6.99 to watch them all in a month (that is, if I hadn't seen most of them already - see below). Where's the incentive to keep me subscribed?
And? What do I care about old content? The majority of that is already available on TV right now in reruns or movies of the week. In the last couple months the following have been on cable TV: All three Iron Man movies, all three Captain America movies, the first two Thor movies, the first five Spider Man movies (all except the newest Tom Holland one), the first Guardians movie, the first two Avengers movies, Doctor Strange and the first Ant Man. So I'm going to subscribe to get what, the latest few movies that aren't yet on TV (but will surely end up on TV next year anyway)?
Old Fox content? So what, I can see Simpsons? Oh wait, they already have umpteen reruns of that show. Can you name me any content on Fox that I either haven't already seen, or isn't available on reruns? And even if they release all the old Disney/Fox content, once people have watched what they're interested in, why would they keep subscribing?
So really the only value in the subscription is new content. Disney has a big advantage with the Marvel and Star Wars franchises to create new content people would be willing to subscribe for. Then again, maybe not. Ask yourself this - if Disney had a really good Marvel story, would they rather make another blockbuster movie and rake in hundreds of millions in ticket sales or would they rather make a "dumbed-down" version and give it to their subscribers (who are already paying, so there's no "extra" money to be made from it)?
Personally I'm starting to get sick of all the streaming services. What I wanted to see (and hoped Apple would do, but knew it wouldn't be possible) is to have an iTunes version of TV. Let me watch what I want when I want without having to buy "bundles".
But that possibility is moving father and farther away. Everybody wants their piece of the streaming service pie. And there's no way in hell I'm going to subscribe to Netflix, Apple, Disney, Hulu, HBO and Amazon because none of them want to work together and think the secret to making money is keeping all their content to themselves.
I used to hate the cable companies, but they might end up looking like the good guys by offering the most overall content from a single provider.
It’s funny to see how people needs change over the years. Millennials mostly complain cause companies ask for more money in order to consume more and more of products and services..... and actually not complaining for real genuine content or real tech innovative products WHICH they are not given anymore!!!
I mean come on. Look at yourself in the mirror. After lion king, Aladdin, toy story and Nemo how many animated movies have you really enjoyed like the first time you watched the above? Pixar and Disney are producing these kids movies like a meat factory one after one another. Also how many superhero movies and tv series do you need more? It’s more fun to read old comics....most of the tv series are unwatchable.
Why do you need such a service? Aren’t you bored with the same stuff over and over again ? Do you really need the censored content from Disney?
If there is a great movie like UP once in 3-4 years you can still download it from everywhere. DO YOU REALLY NEAD to watch toy story 2,3,4 and all the Disney milking that will follow?
I mean come on. Look at yourself in the mirror. After lion king, Aladdin, toy story and Nemo how many animated movies have you really enjoyed like the first time you watched the above? Pixar and Disney are producing these kids movies like a meat factory one after one another. Also how many superhero movies and tv series do you need more? It’s more fun to read old comics....most of the tv series are unwatchable.
Why do you need such a service? Aren’t you bored with the same stuff over and over again ? Do you really need the censored content from Disney?
If there is a great movie like UP once in 3-4 years you can still download it from everywhere. DO YOU REALLY NEAD to watch toy story 2,3,4 and all the Disney milking that will follow?
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I've yet to see a streaming channel that contains less than 90% junk plus stuff I've seen already elsewhere and maybe one or two things I wouldn't mind seeing. This one seems to consist entirely of childrens' entertainment.
Thats how you make an presentation. They actually provided numbers and a timeline unlike Apples TV announcement which was a whole lot of nothing. No price, no launch date. Nothing
At 6,99$ you cant go wrong. Make it 10$ with Hulu Ad supported and I am a happy camper
At 6,99$ you cant go wrong. Make it 10$ with Hulu Ad supported and I am a happy camper
Oh...a super hero wearing a costume. Sure. If you are 10 years old.
There is zero interesting or intellectual content enough to switch from Netflix. Documentaries? International shows? Unless your parents are rich, or YOU are rich, this streaming "disney" service is dead-on-arrival. I expect them to pivot or shut shop in 4 years.
I don't think one childrens' entertainment channel will kill Netfilx.
Mhm! We reached oversaturation of smartphones, wonder how long it will take to oversaturate services and subscriptions- meaning a bunch of them merging or falling off the map.
I only subscribe to Spotify and that's all I want and need, but those with 5-6-7+ services subscribed... how long it will take to people get sick of it, realise it is not worth the money or just not convenient any more... it has to reach ending point some day
I see a lot of people saying this hurts Netflix not Apple. I’m not sure how so. Subscription fatigue is real and if someone is choosing between Disney+ and Apple TV+ I don’t think there’s much of a contest. Plus Netflix still has a bunch of non-Netflix TV shows; Apple TV+ has nothing but its original content. I’m sure Eddy Cue is working overtime to get Disney+ available inside the Apple TV app so Apple can get a cut of subscriptions. I saw one blog post that said Apple’s edge will be “intelligent curation”. Um...when has Apple demonstrated it was really great at curation? People still prefer Spotify over Apple Music because they think discovery is better with Spotify. But somehow the TV app is going to do what no one else is doing? Color me skeptical.
Very little in the way of info regarding Hulu expanding. In the UK we have absolutely nothing like YouTube TV, Hulu etc with the exception of 1 service but it's not really comparable.
Streaming services cover that gap. I'd jump all over a streamed TV service if Hulu were able to make some dent in the market here.
Disney+ looks an absolute boon
Streaming services cover that gap. I'd jump all over a streamed TV service if Hulu were able to make some dent in the market here.
Disney+ looks an absolute boon
What? Who are you? It’s their content, they can do whatever they want with it. Don’t like it, then don’t watch their stuff. Besides, like I said, all these services provide no contract subscriptions. Nobody forced you to pay them all the time. In and out as you see fit, simple. And you can still buy their movies ala carte in iTunes etc if you want to.
Even in emerging markets where piracy is totally rampant, streaming services like Netflix and Spotify are gaining traction. The typical person are not really a pirate. They just want their entertainment to be easily accessible wherever they want it.
