Disney+ Disney+ Streaming Service (Official Thread) (2 Viewers)

[Robert Crawford]

Trying to confirm 4K availability on the service. Anyone have a direct link? Or are we just assuming?

I read or heard a portion of the presentation in which they confirmed 4K availability, but I'm not going to look for it as I got better things to do.

 

[Cranston37+]

Trying to confirm 4K availability on the service. Anyone have a direct link? Or are we just assuming?

It was confirmed in the Investors Day Presentation webcast.

I read or heard a portion of the presentation in which they confirmed 4K availability, but I'm not going to look for it as I got better things to do.

I said that earlier in another thread as well. I wasn't assuming anything, Tino, it was part of the presentation.

I found a transcript of the event for you...

 

[Robert Crawford]

The only question that remains for me is will they be available in Dolby Atmos? I'll guess we'll find out as we get closer to November 12th.

 

[Tino]

I said that earlier in another thread as well. I wasn't assuming anything, Tino, it was part of the presentation.

I found a transcript of the event for you...



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Thanks Cranston. That’s all I was looking for.

 

[Cranston37+]

A "True Lies" TV show is being developed for Disney+.

An R-rated Fox property being used as the basis for a Disney+ show is certainly interesting...

https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1069431-mcg-working-on-a-true-lies-tv-series-for-disney

 

[Mark-P]

You know something just occurred to me. Disney+ is probably the main reason that Disney has neglected to come to a resolution with iTunes over 4K content. When the streaming service launches there will most certainly be a Disney+ app on AppleTV which will allow 4K streaming of Disney titles. The bulk of Disney customers will move to Disney+ and they will probably never resolve the dispute to allow 4K content through iTunes.

 

[Robert Crawford]

You know something just occurred to me. Disney+ is probably the main reason that Disney has neglected to come to a resolution with iTunes over 4K content. When the streaming service launches there will most certainly be a Disney+ app on AppleTV which will allow 4K streaming of Disney titles. The bulk of Disney customers will move to Disney+ and they will probably never resolve the dispute to allow 4K content through iTunes.

It occurred to me which is why I'm not buying any Disney digital streams on iTunes as I fully expect to have those available on Disney+ to stream at the best video stream available.

 

[Scott Merryfield]

You know something just occurred to me. Disney+ is probably the main reason that Disney has neglected to come to a resolution with iTunes over 4K content. When the streaming service launches there will most certainly be a Disney+ app on AppleTV which will allow 4K streaming of Disney titles. The bulk of Disney customers will move to Disney+ and they will probably never resolve the dispute to allow 4K content through iTunes.

I don't think that Disney+ is the primary reason that Apple and The Mouse have not resolved their issues. Disney is all about maximizing profits and controlling content, and Apple's policy on streaming content is in direct conflict with that. Disney's films are available for purchase in 4K on Vudu, whose app is already available on Apple TV. I am sure Disney would love to sell their content in 4K on iTunes, too, but just not under Apple's terms. It doesn't allow Disney to maximize their profits.

 

[Cranston37+]

The issue between Disney and Apple is that 1) Apple wanted to sell Disney 4K movies for $19.99 and Disney wanted $24.99 and 2) Apple wanted to give free 4K upgrades as it does now but Disney wanted no part in that.

It's also interesting to note that Disney CEO Bob Iger sits on Apple's Board of Directors.

 

[Mark-P]

I don't think that Disney+ is the primary reason that Apple and The Mouse have not resolved their issues. Disney is all about maximizing profits and controlling content, and Apple's policy on streaming content is in direct conflict with that. Disney's films are available for purchase in 4K on Vudu, whose app is already available on Apple TV. I am sure Disney would love to sell their content in 4K on iTunes, too, but just not under Apple's terms. It doesn't allow Disney to maximize their profits.

What I was trying to say is that because of the launch of Disney+ there is much less of an incentive for the two companies to ever resolve the dispute.

 

[Cranston37+]

In this week's tit-for-tat, Apple has poached a Disney+ exec, before it even launches, to be Apple's "Director of Video Services."

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...ney-video-executive-highlights-talent-rivalry

 

[Robert Crawford]

A marketing survey is suggesting that 22% of U.S. households will likely subscribe to Disney+.

https://www.mediaplaynews.com/repor...ely-to-subscribe-to-disney-streaming-service/

 

[Sam Posten]

D23 Disney+ Preview will be held Friday, August 23rd at 3:30 PM

https://wdwnt.com/2019/06/schedules-announced-for-headlining-presentations-at-d23-expo-2019/

 

[Sam Posten]

Loki logo:
https://www.cbr.com/loki-disney-logo-concept-art/

 

[Sam Posten]

News!
http://whatsondisneyplus.com/bluey-coming-soon-to-disney/

http://whatsondisneyplus.com/owl-house-teaser-trailer-released/



http://whatsondisneyplus.com/first-look-at-disney-original-monsters-at-work/

http://whatsondisneyplus.com/chip-n-dale-animated-series-coming-to-disney/

 

[Sam Posten]

 

[Sam Posten]

Seriously badass!
https://launchpad.disney.com/

The Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator is a brand-new opportunity for up to six (6) directors from underrepresented backgrounds to present diverse perspectives, through the production of original, live-action shorts for proposed initial exhibition on the upcoming streaming service, Disney+.

 

[Cranston37+]

Disney stock rises as analyst predicts Disney+ could have 130 million subscribers by 2024. My math skills (and calculator app) tells me that's close to $1 billion in revenue per month just from the service...

https://deadline.com/2019/06/disney...-analyst-boosts-streaming-outlook-1202632071/

 

[Robert Crawford]

Another article talking about the high subscriber demand for Disney+.

https://www.mediaplaynews.com/analyst-demand-for-disney-streaming-service-stronger-than-expected/

 

[Sam Posten]

Yup.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/disney-streaming-service-203208350.html