Disney+

[Nick]

Take it for what it is--but Grace Randolph on Beyond the Trailer is reporting that Disney will be adding a section for adult content to the service, that'd require users to use a Pin to access it.

Also tonight--from multiple outlets, it seems like we'll be getting the first look at Mandalorian Season 2 during the NBA Playoffs.

Game changer if true as it would unlock so much Fox R-rated content, especially with blockbuster titles like Deadpool and Logan and the more horror focused stuff.

I wonder though if this happen would it be the beginning of the end of Hulu in a sense?

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Game changer if true as it would unlock so much Fox R-rated content, especially with blockbuster titles like Deadpool and Logan and the more horror focused stuff.

I wonder though if this happen would be the beginning of the end of Hulu in a sense?

Funny enough---I saw a particular rumor on the Adult rating being that they'd start it with the uncut version of The Wolverine.

As far as it "signaling" the end of Hulu..honestly, Hulu doesn't have the international pull like how Disney+ has so-far. And this may be TWDC's line of thought--so they can get certain content out globally that Hulu could not do in the moment. I do think there is a chance we may see Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN eventually fuse together--but we're a few years off.

If it's true though--then Investor's Day should be..interesting.

 

[Grabnar]

If Hulu and D+ merged, I could see some of the Blumhouse Hulu content migrate to Shudder instead of heading into Disney, at least future releases.

Related note, but it's weird watching Blade Runner megacorporations form in real-time.

 

[RevFreako]

If Hulu and D+ merged, I could see some of the Blumhouse Hulu content migrate to Shudder instead of heading into Disney, at least future releases.

Related note, but it's weird watching Blade Runner megacorporations form in real-time.

As much as I love Shudder, I don't think it's big enough yet for Blumhouse to work with directly.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

As much as I love Shudder, I don't think it's big enough yet for Blumhouse to work with directly.

I'd say it depends on the films released, as Blumhouse does have to deal with Miramax with Halloween.

I don't think Shudder would be an Blum-jection just yet. But it certainly isn't out of the realm of possibility.

What I'd be interested--is if it'd mean they'd try to put in more films from Searchlight Pictures, to the service.

 

[Grabnar]

As much as I love Shudder, I don't think it's big enough yet for Blumhouse to work with directly.

I'd say it depends on the films released, as Blumhouse does have to deal with Miramax with Halloween.

I don't think Shudder would be an Blum-jection just yet. But it certainly isn't out of the realm of possibility.

What I'd be interested--is if it'd mean they'd try to put in more films from Searchlight Pictures, to the service.

I'm specifically referring to these: Into the Dark (TV series) - Wikipedia

They're essentially slightly higher budget made for TV movies. Some of them are pretty alright if you haven't watched them, I rather enjoyed "Good Boy"

 

[Jerroddragon]

While Id love an adult section to Disney plus...I just don't see it happening with Hulu

But if it did then I'd not mind watching Logan over and over

 

[belloq87]

There was nothing wrong.woth the original.

I'm a big fan of the original movie, and the book, but I'm up for a new adaptation.

 

[Clive]

As much as I love Shudder, I don't think it's big enough yet for Blumhouse to work with directly.

Speaking as someone who's worked with Blumhouse extensively, they will work for any platform if there's money to be made. And it doesn't have to be a huge amount of money.

 

[RevFreako]

Speaking as someone who's worked with Blumhouse extensively, they will work for any platform if there's money to be made. And it doesn't have to be a huge amount of money.

Well then tell them to get going.

 

[Nick]

About the adult content integration... it sounds like based on the recent earnings call that Disney plans on building up the HotStar brand internationally, which they acquired when they bought Fox. They want to build up bran recognition for HotStar and not Hulu mainly because Comcast gets money based on how much Hulu is worth in 2022 when their ownership is up for being bought out. Disney is purposefully keeping Hulu domestic only so that the brand doesn't gain too much extra worth that they would have to pay Comcast.

A thought is that over time, Hulu will become Hotstar here in America and the whole "Adult Content" integration with Disney+ will be upcharge. Sort of like how Amazon and Hulu offer HBO integration as upcharges. Disney+ would offer integration with Hotstar (currently Hulu) and ESPN+. For example, internationally, most countries offer Disney+ through Hotstar and in India, Disney+ is actually called "Disney+ Hotstar".

Also:

 

[AlexanderMBush]

About the adult content integration... it sounds like based on the recent earnings call that Disney plans on building up the HotStar brand internationally, which they acquired when they bought Fox. They want to build up bran recognition for HotStar and not Hulu mainly because Comcast gets money based on how much Hulu is worth in 2022 when their ownership is up for being bought out. Disney is purposefully keeping Hulu domestic only so that the brand doesn't gain too much extra worth that they would have to pay Comcast.

A thought is that over time, Hulu will become Hotstar here in America and the whole "Adult Content" integration with Disney+ will be upcharge. Sort of like how Amazon and Hulu offer HBO integration as upcharges. Disney+ would offer integration with Hotstar (currently Hulu) and ESPN+. For example, internationally, most countries offer Disney+ through Hotstar and in India, Disney+ is actually called "Disney+ Hotstar".

Also:

Didn't Disney buy Comcast's share of Hulu? I thought they did--and looking back, there was articles about that.

Disney to Buy Comcast’s Hulu Stake and Take Full Control of Streaming Service (Published 2019)

The deal is a potentially crucial deal for the home of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which originally built its audience on shows from NBC, ABC and Fox.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Nick]

Didn't Disney buy Comcast's share of Hulu? I thought they did--and looking back, there was articles about that.

Disney to Buy Comcast’s Hulu Stake and Take Full Control of Streaming Service (Published 2019)

The deal is a potentially crucial deal for the home of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which originally built its audience on shows from NBC, ABC and Fox.

www.nytimes.com

Disney did. Disney is the sole decision maker at the company, but Comcast is still a 33% silent partner until 2024. Comcast gets their payout in 2024 based on at the very lest whatever the valuation of Hulu was when the deal was struck, but if the value were to increase too much too fast, it would meant that Disney's payout to Comcast would be way bigger than they want it to be.

Thus why they are going with the Star brand internationally:

Disney to Launch Star-Branded Streaming Service Internationally in 2021 - IGN

Disney has announced plans to launch a new international streaming service under its Star brand name in 2021.

www.ign.com

I fully expect the Hulu name will cease to exist after 2024 when Comcast is gone completely.

 

[Nick]

So i'm not getting my hopes up because I think this is a Disney Chanel Original Movie that they made for Disney+, but this teaser is pretty damn good at the least I'm getting vibes that this is Disney's attempt at an Umbrella Academy type of story.

 

[Nick]

Kevin Mayer is now leaving D+ to become head of TikTok, as Rebecca Campbell (former president of Disneyland Resort) will be succeeding Kevin Mayer for Head of Streaming.

Disney’s Head of Streaming Is New TikTok C.E.O. (Published 2020)

Kevin Mayer will lead the Chinese-owned app for making and sharing short videos, which has exploded in popularity during the pandemic.

www.nytimes.com

...while I hate being a debbie downer, I hope this means we see more shows and projects greenlit without as much issues for the service..

This didn't last long for Kevin...

 

[Scott W.]

This didn't last long for Kevin...

That is hilarious.

 

[SpyderDan]

Maybe Disney will hire him back lol.

 

[Nick]

I just watched The Greatest Showman about 3-4 times since it was added to Disney+ and watching that again really took me back a few years and the music still holds up great. I know it's tough right now with COVID, but i'm extremely surprised, given the success of the movie, that despite talks, a sequel has not been green lit. That seems like the type of no-brainer decision that Disney would normally love to capitalize on.

 

[Jerroddragon]

I like the music...I just hate who its based on the real man seemed like a pretty bad person and wish Hugh Jackman just made his own "fake" circus owner based on people on the past and not one person who seemed to be just treated people poorly.

 

[Clive]

I just watched The Greatest Showman about 3-4 times since it was added to Disney+ and watching that again really took me back a few years and the music still holds up great. I know it's tough right now with COVID, but i'm extremely surprised, given the success of the movie, that despite talks, a sequel has not been green lit. That seems like the type of no-brainer decision that Disney would normally love to capitalize on.

What would a sequel really be about, though? I say this as a fan of the movie, despite how it sort of cheats a number of its beats.