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- 1Disney+ and Hulu raise prices up to 13% after profits double●Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
Disney is raising subscription prices for Disney+ and Hulu by as much as 13 percent, a move announced shortly after the company reported its streaming profits had doubled. The increases land as consumers already face rising costs across multiple streaming services. Many are criticizing the timing, arguing the company is passing gains to shareholders rather than rewarding subscribers.
- 2Disney+ updates terms to allow ads on all plans●Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has updated its user agreement so that all subscription tiers, including ad-free plans, may now include advertising before movies. The change means subscribers who pay for premium, ad-free access could still see promotional content. Consumer rights advocates are flagging the move as a rollback of what customers believed they were paying for, and it is drawing criticism online.
- 3Jon Watts to Direct First Film of New Star Wars Trilogy▼Star Wars Nabs Spider-Man Director Jon Watts for First Movie in Disney's New Skywalker Saga Trilogy
Disney has hired Jon Watts, director of Marvel's Spider-Man films, to helm the first movie in a new Star Wars trilogy set in the Skywalker saga era. The announcement confirms the franchise is expanding its film slate with a fresh trilogy, and Watts' move from Marvel to the Star Wars universe is drawing wide attention from fans and entertainment media.
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Director Jon Watts has been announced as attached to a Star Wars project, according to reports making the rounds. Watts is best known for directing Marvel's Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland, so fans are discussing what his style could bring to a galaxy far, far away. Reaction online has been largely curious and excited, with many noting the continued overlap between Marvel and Star Wars talent under Disney. Details about the project's story and release remain unknown.
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Bluey and Bingo, the beloved characters from the hit Australian children's series, will make their Disneyland debut in a new musical experience. The announcement has drawn attention from families and fans of the show, which has become a global phenomenon among young children and parents alike. Details about the show's run and format are expected from Disney as the debut approaches.
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JioHotstar, the streaming service formed by the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, is drawing attention in India this week. Entertainment coverage, including listings of what to watch on OTT platforms, is driving searches around the service as audiences look for new films and series available to stream.
- 7Disney's D23: Rides, Movies and More Announced▼Disney's D23: Everything announced, from rides to movies and more
Disney held its D23 fan event, where the company laid out a wide range of announcements spanning new theme park attractions and an upcoming slate of films. Coverage has rounded up everything revealed, from ride plans to movie projects, giving fans a first look at what the studio and parks division have in store over the coming years.
- 8On this day: COVID-era Celtics eliminated from Eastern Conference Finals●This Day in History: COVID Boston Celtics Eliminated From Eastern Conference Finals
On this day in 2020, the Boston Celtics were eliminated from the Eastern Conference Finals, falling to the Miami Heat in six games inside the NBA's pandemic bubble at Walt Disney World in Florida. The series, played without fans amid COVID-19 restrictions, marked Miami's return to the NBA Finals and ended Boston's bid for a first championship since 2008.
- 9Former Disney Producer Katzenberg Urges Creative Industry to Embrace AI●元ディズニーの名プロデューサー「クリエイティブ産業はAIを受け入れるべき」 https://www. gizmodo.jp/article/2609-katzen berg-ai-creative-industry/ # gizmodo #
Jeffrey Katzenberg, the renowned former Disney studio chief and DreamWorks co-founder, says the creative industries should accept artificial intelligence rather than resist it. His comments argue that AI adoption is inevitable for production and creative work, a stance likely to fuel ongoing debate among filmmakers, artists and studios already divided over AI's role in writing, animation and design.
- 10Christy Carlson Romano Reflects on Child Stardom in New Memoir●Christy Carlson Romano Opens Up About Child Stardom in Her New Memoir https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/style/christy-c
Actress Christy Carlson Romano, known for her Disney Channel roles, has released a new memoir in which she discusses her experience as a child star. In an interview with the New York Times, she reflects on the pressures and challenges of growing up in the entertainment industry, drawing attention to the broader conversation about the treatment of young performers.