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You don't believe that this poster doesn't prefer to watch Star Wars, Marvel, or cartoons and would rather watch the adult programming offered by Apple TV+?
Why would someone make that up?
It is odd. On my Apple TV. And Amazon Fire Stick it is telling me it is down. On my iPhone it streams fine. I hope they get it fixed soon.
I can see the attraction of their channel because of their catalogue stuff (Pixar, Disney, Marvel & Star Wars) if you've not already bought them on iTunes and/or physical formats, but there's not a massive amount of new stuff on there from day one. There's obviously a lot of new Marvel shows coming which I think will be a big attraction for a lot of people.
The staggered release is very annoying though because its going to be a nightmare to avoid spoilers for The Mandalorian between now and next year when its scheduled to launch in the UK.
The staggered release is very annoying though because its going to be a nightmare to avoid spoilers for The Mandalorian between now and next year when its scheduled to launch in the UK.
Currently the bundle is Disney+, Hulu with limited adds and ESPN for 12.99.
No word on just Disney+ and Hulu only.
"August 6, 2019
Disney is finally bundling its three streaming services and it’s going to cost you $12.99 a month.
On an earnings call Tuesday, CEO Bob Iger said that U.S. customers would be able to get Disney+, ESPN+ and ad-supported Hulu for under $15 a month."
For those interested, here's some bitrate info from SW: A New Hope in 4K.
Obviously everyone’s personal tastes differ but there are millions of fans of their IP. Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar alone represent arguably the 3 biggest franchises so having all (or most until previous licensing deals explire) of the content ln one place is very appealing, especially if you have kids.
I’m personally a big fan of Star Wars and Marvel so The Mandalorian alone is worth trying it out. I suspect my family will use it a few months every year to check out (binge watch
) new content.
Netnothing Are you using the app on your TV?I need to find what devices are 4K.My older roku 4 isnt viewing in 4k.
No, the bitrate info is from an Apple TV 4K. I also have it on my Roku Ultra and it look really nice there as well - that does 4K HDR.
There's something about the Roku 4 because Apple didn't release the ATV+ app for it.
If you are looking for a new Roku - Best Buy will have the new Ultra on sale for only $49.99 on Black Friday.
Thank you for alerting me to the Verizon offer. Saved me $70!
I guess that's the blessing with Apple in this situation. Apple doesn't have a massive backlog of content like Disney, so they had to make sure that their originals were absolutely incredible (which they are). But that backlog of content has caused Disney to rest on its laurels, as it were. The thing is, most adults I know (including myself) wouldn't sign up for old content.
The Disney backlog ultimately stings, as I could have watched all/most of this backlog on Netflix, etc., before Disney removed them for their own service.
One new episode of Mandalorian a week (plus 4 kid reality shows, an adolescent high school musical - which doesn't have the Dickinson appeal to this adult, and an intriguing Jeff Goldblum series) are simply not enough. Disney had to launch with at least one Marvel series to even stand a chance. I'll give this another shot in a couple months when there is more original content.
The Disney backlog ultimately stings, as I could have watched all/most of this backlog on Netflix, etc., before Disney removed them for their own service.
One new episode of Mandalorian a week (plus 4 kid reality shows, an adolescent high school musical - which doesn't have the Dickinson appeal to this adult, and an intriguing Jeff Goldblum series) are simply not enough. Disney had to launch with at least one Marvel series to even stand a chance. I'll give this another shot in a couple months when there is more original content.
I would have thought that people would have already seen most of the content on Disney+ ?
I can get Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu for $12.99 a month already. Who needs Netflix?
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I do. I am not into sports nor kids shows. And I prefer Hulu without ads. I would rather straight up pay $12.99 for just Hulu without ads. Disney+ is a kiddy/teeny paradise, but a hellhole for adult viewers.I can get Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu for $12.99 a month already. Who needs Netflix.
Hulu+Apple+HBO is going to be my online cable package for the foreSEEable future (I will be signing up for HBO Max to replace HBO Now).
Is there no app? I’m not seeing it on the iOS App Store
*update* I see it, wasn’t there a minute ago....
*update* I see it, wasn’t there a minute ago....
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I can get Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu for $12.99 a month already. Who needs Netflix.
If that's the way you feel, don't get Netflix.
I think it's a mistake to assume what works for you, works for everyone.
It's similar to people who say not to buy Apple products since they believe that Apple products are inferior.
Love that it has classic cartoons like Darkwing Duck & Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers.
Alot National Geographic shows I’ll be watching for sure.
Update: Nice, a documentary on the Making of the original star wars trilogy
Alot National Geographic shows I’ll be watching for sure.
Update: Nice, a documentary on the Making of the original star wars trilogy
do you know will all current roku 4k devices work for disney 4k looks like roku have several with 4k hdr
Right now it's being hammered.
I got to watch Mandolorian ( Meh. I'm not a big SW fan though ), looked to see what else is on, and now it's having issues connecting.
Ah well, it's to be expected.
I got to watch Mandolorian ( Meh. I'm not a big SW fan though ), looked to see what else is on, and now it's having issues connecting.
Ah well, it's to be expected.
Yup. Glad I was able to create my account and download the first episode of the Mandolorian.
Here's all the devices:
Disney+ supported devices | Disney+ Help Center
As a Disney+ subscriber, you can enjoy your favorite films and series from the comfort of your home or take them with you on the go. Disney+ supports streaming
help.disneyplus.com
And the Roku models supported:
Supported Roku models | Disney+ Help Center
Disney+ supports the following Roku models: Roku 2 (4210X) Roku 3 Roku Streaming Stick (3600X, 3800X), Stick+, 4K, 4K+ Roku Express, Express+, 4K, 4K+ Roku
help.disneyplus.com
Note that they don't break it down on what can and can't play 4K.