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- 1Disney+ updates user agreement to allow ads on all plans●Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has introduced a new user agreement that allows the streaming service to show advertisements before movies on all subscription tiers, including plans that were previously ad-free. The change is drawing criticism from subscribers who feel the company is unilaterally altering the terms of paid subscriptions without offering a discount or opt-out.
- 2Disney+ and Hulu raise prices after profits double▼Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
Disney has announced price increases of up to 13 percent for Disney+ and Hulu in the United States, coming shortly after the company reported that its streaming division's profits had doubled. Critics say the move highlights how streaming services are raising costs on subscribers even as their financial results improve, prompting renewed debate about the rising price of streaming bundles.
- 3Disney unveils new rides and films at D23▼Disney's D23: Everything announced, from rides to movies and more
Disney held its D23 fan event, announcing a slate of new theme park attractions, films and other projects. Outlets rounded up the full list of reveals, covering upcoming rides, movie releases and expansions across Disney's parks and studios. Fans are weighing in on which announcements were highlights and what the lineup signals for the company's next few years.
- 4Jon Watts to Direct First Film in New Star Wars Trilogy●Spider-Man Director Jon Watts Picked to Helm First Installment in New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Trilogy for Disney
Disney has chosen Jon Watts, director of the recent Spider-Man films, to helm the first installment in a new trilogy set in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga era. Watts takes on one of the most high-profile directing jobs in franchise filmmaking, and fans are debating what his action-driven blockbuster style could mean for the future of Star Wars on screen.
- 5Jon Watts to Direct New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Film●Spider-Man Alum Jon Watts Picked to Direct First Installment in New Star Wars Skywalker Saga Trilogy for Disney
Disney and Lucasfilm have chosen Jon Watts, director of Marvel's Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland, to direct the first film in a new trilogy continuing the Skywalker Saga. Watts takes on one of the biggest jobs in franchise filmmaking, moving from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the galaxy far, far away as Star Wars expands its theatrical slate.
- 6Mary Poppins TV Series Based on P.L. Travers Books in Development●Mary Poppins: TV Series Based on P.L. Travers Books in the Works
A television series adapted from P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins books is reportedly in development. The project would bring the beloved magical nanny back to the screen in serialized form, expanding on the franchise that has previously spanned the classic 1964 Disney film and its 2018 sequel. Details on the network, writers, or release date have not been confirmed.