'Variety' reports that Disney+ exceeded
150 million streaming subscriptions
in Q4, up from 146.7 million in Q3.
On November 8, Disney reported that
Core Disney+ subscriptions had hit 112.6 million,
while India's Disney+ Hotstar reached 37.6 million.
Despite this, Disney's overall streaming
business saw Q4 losses of $387 million.
Our results this quarter
reflect the significant progress
weโve made over the past year, Bob Iger, Disney CEO, via 'Variety'.
While we still have work to do,
these efforts have allowed us
to move beyond this period
of fixing and begin building
our businesses again, Bob Iger, Disney CEO, via 'Variety'.
On November 8, stock in Disney
closed at $84.49 per share.
.
'Variety' reports that Disney CEO Bob Iger is scheduled
to host a conference call with other Disney
executives to discuss Q4 results in greater detail.
We have a solid foundation of creative
excellence and innovation built over
the past century, which has only been
reinforced by the important restructuring
and cost efficiency work weโve done
this year, and weโre on track to achieve
roughly $7.5 billion in cost reductions.
, Bob Iger, Disney CEO, via 'Variety'.
Combined with our portfolio of valuable
businesses, brands and assets โ and the
way we manage them together โ Disney
has a strong hand that differentiates
us from others in our industry, Bob Iger, Disney CEO, via 'Variety'.
Iger went on to state that Disney will strive
to "create lasting growth and increase
shareholder value" with "purpose and urgency."
'Only Murders' is back and headed to Hollywood! As part of Disney's upfront presentation, Hulu revealed the trailer and premiere date for the upcoming fourth season of 'Only Murders in the Building.' As previously reported, season four of Only Murders starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin will follow Mabel, Charles and Oliver searching for answers about who killed Jane Lynch's character Sazz Jane Lynch, if they were actually aiming for Charles and why anyone would want to kill either of them.
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Comcast to Bundle , Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+.
On May 13, Comcast chief Brian Roberts announced the company's newest bundle, StreamSaver, NBC News reports. .
Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ will be
included in the bundle "at a vastly reduced
price to anything available today," Roberts said. .
This will be a pretty
compelling package, Brian Roberts, Comcast chief, via statement.
As streaming prices continue to climb,
other media companies have also started
to offer bundles, NBC News reports. .
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced a bundle consisting of Max, Disney+
and Hulu which will be available this summer.
The prices for both companies'
bundles have yet to be revealed.
Comcast's bundle will be made available before Peacock raises its standalone price by another $2 ahead of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. .
The ad-free service will now cost $13.99 per month. .
The tier with ads will increase to $7.99 each month. .
Meanwhile, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and
Fox Corp. have teamed up to create a streaming sports bundle that is scheduled to debut this fall.
but critics allege that the venture
violates antitrust laws, NBC News reports.
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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' swings in theaters this weekend. We're breaking down how it's doing at the domestic box office so far. The 20th Century and Disney movie kicked off its run with a promising $6.6 million in previews, including a special fan event mid-week and regular Thursday evening previews. This number suggests the film should be able to achieve, if not exceed, the $50 million to $55 million opening predicted by tracking.
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Disney has finally released the first trailer for 'Mufasa: The Lion King.' The film, directed by Barry Jenkins, serves as both an origin story and follow-up to Jon Favreau's 2019 movie 'The Lion King' which was based on the 1994 Disney animated classic of the same name. The new film will tell the backstory of Simba's father, Mufasa, an orphan who grew up to be a wise, powerful and compassionate ruler.
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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees , Are Announced.
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees , Are Announced.
This year's honorees are
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band.
This year's honorees are
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band.
This year's honorees are
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band.
Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang.
Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang.
Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang.
Ozzy Osbourne and
A Tribe Called Quest, NPR reports. .
Ozzy Osbourne and
A Tribe Called Quest, NPR reports. .
John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame Foundation, issued a
statement about this year's inductees.
Rock & Roll is an ever-evolving
amalgam of sounds that impacts
culture and moves generations, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, via NPR.
This diverse group of inductees
each broke down musical barriers
and influenced countless artists
that followed in their footsteps, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, via NPR.
Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton.
Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton.
Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton.
The Musical Excellence Award will be given to
Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick
and Norman Whitfield.
The Musical Excellence Award will be given to
Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick
and Norman Whitfield.
The Musical Excellence Award will be given to
Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick
and Norman Whitfield.
The Musical Excellence Award will be given to
Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick
and Norman Whitfield.
The Ahmet Ertegun Award, which honors those
who don't perform music but have made an impact
in the industry, will go to Suzanne de Passe.
The induction ceremony will take place on Oct. 19 and will stream live on Disney+.
It will be available to view on Hulu the following
day and will also air on ABC at a later date.
It will be available to view on Hulu the following
day and will also air on ABC at a later date
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