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Disney to Bundle Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+ for 12.99, Same Price as Netflix

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Re: Disney to Bundle Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+ for 12.99, Same Price as Netflix

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Post by blowfish721 »

skissane wrote: post #9

Are they going to offer their service outside of the US? One thing I appreciate about Netflix, is they try to offer their services in as many countries as possible. (Unfortunately the availability of content across countries is quite uneven, but Netflix has expressed an intention to improve that over time, and certainly with their original content the situation is much better than with their acquired content.)

Disney+ will be rolling out globally but I can’t see that this bundle will however (at least not in Scandinavia anytime soon) considering the ownership of sports rights outside of the US.

Re: Disney to Bundle Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+ for 12.99, Same Price as Netflix

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Post by beilabs »

Robelius wrote: post #20
rednerrus wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

My kids don't have the attention span for Disney movies. They want to watch Blippi, and toy unboxing videos. Content for children is pretty simple.

Baby shark. Doo do do do dooo I don’t have kids, but I do have a lot of nephews. Every time I visit, I’m always amazed at how catchy the content is.

Yeah...I've been introduced to that song with my niece. It is the most played youtube video by far in my house. The original has 3 billion views.....If I was to go postal that song would probably be the one humming in my head.

Re: Disney to Bundle Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+ for 12.99, Same Price as Netflix

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Post by Lucadg »

rednerrus wrote: post #18
RcouF1uZ4gsC wrote: post #4

In streaming services, content is king. If you look at the box office, Disney is killing it, and it's not even close. According to https://www.boxofficemojo.com/studio/?debug=0&view=parent&p=... Disney was responsible for 38% of all movie gross revenue so far this year! The other thing is that anecdotally, the biggest viewers of streaming video services are children. Disney is especially strong in content aimed at ch…

My kids don't have the attention span for Disney movies. They want to watch Blippi, and toy unboxing videos. Content for children is pretty simple.

Try an external monitor. Kids on tablets and phones are captured by the algorithm. Place them in front a screen they can't control and they'll watch a full movie. I also bet they enjoy it much more. They even move and talk while watching! No more ipad for my daughter.

Re: Disney to Bundle Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+ for 12.99, Same Price as Netflix

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Post by dvfjsdhgfv »

gnicholas wrote: post #28

Is there more information about what the Disney+ catalog will include? It says that 2019 and future releases will be exclusive to Disney+ (though of course you can still buy individual movies, just not stream them), but I wonder about the rest of their catalog. Will all Star Wars movies be available? All other Disney-owned movies? I can't tell whether I'm surprised the price is so low (three things for the price of N…

https://thestreamable.com/news/this-is-every-original-series...

Re: Disney to Bundle Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+ for 12.99, Same Price as Netflix

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Post by dvfjsdhgfv »

holy_city wrote: post #29

(disclaimer without details, I have a horse in this race) This is a really good deal, frankly. Tons of content on demand on virtually every platform, good quality streaming, and with decent UI/UX. I know a lot of folks are put off by the consolidation in the media industry, and the whole question mark over how streaming services don't violate the Paramount consent decree, but still. I don't feel like I'm getting had…

I'm realistic and I know that the purchase of Lucasfilm and Marvel gave these studios a new life. But let's fce it: without these two, Disney is just an animation studio from the previous epoch with to attractive content to offer for people who aren't kids.

That said, maybe it's better if small kids watch the newest Lion King rather than hundreds of unboxing videos...

Re: Disney to Bundle Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+ for 12.99, Same Price as Netflix

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Post by dvfjsdhgfv »

CyanLite4 wrote: post #5
ycombonator wrote: post #2

This is the beginning of the end of Netflix.

Spending billions of borrowed dollars on junky “original” content was the beginning of the end for Netflix.

I wonder how this decision was taken. You can't fool people you have a rich catalogue if most of it is the bland N-marked pulp. Shouldn't they be doing some research and base their decisions on the needs of their customers? It's not rocket science, almost everyone is telling them the same thing, but they persist in producing content few people want, in spite of their pervasive marketing efforts.

Re: Disney to Bundle Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+ for 12.99, Same Price as Netflix

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Post by dsirola »

techntoke wrote: post #22

Most Disney movies are terrible IMO, minus some of the classics and occasionally good animation. I don't really care for sports. These services are still way cheaper than cable but no where as customizable as I'd like. I think they rely on bored people willing to watch whatever is suggested or available. I'd gladly pay $15 a month for a service that really focuses on quality educational content.

They also own 21st Century Fox

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Post by majewsky »

gingabriska wrote: post #25
cheez wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Another way to think about this: huge potential for a competitor. It's not like Disney has a moat for creativity. Blair Witch project cost something like $100K

I thought creativity doesn't matter that much for making money in media business, distribution monopoly is where money is made?

Sure, which is why Disney is aiming for a distribution monopoly on its own content.

Re: Disney to Bundle Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN+ for 12.99, Same Price as Netflix

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Post by majewsky »

techntoke wrote: post #22

Most Disney movies are terrible IMO, minus some of the classics and occasionally good animation. I don't really care for sports. These services are still way cheaper than cable but no where as customizable as I'd like. I think they rely on bored people willing to watch whatever is suggested or available. I'd gladly pay $15 a month for a service that really focuses on quality educational content.

> I'd gladly pay $15 a month for a service that really focuses on quality educational content.

https://curiositystream.com/ starts at $2,99 per month. (Not affiliated, but I've heard good things about it.)

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