Tag: Hulu
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Eva Longoria’s ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Headed to Hulu and Disney+
Eva Longoria’s Flamin’ Hot will be released on both Hulu and Disney+ it has been announced. The announcement was made by Searchlight Pictures with the film arriving on the streaming services on June 9, 2023. This film is the directorial debut for award-winning actor/director/producer Eva Longoria. It debuted at SXSW with sold out screenings followed by standing…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces ‘Disney100: The Exhibition — Making the Magic’ Special
A special focused on Disney100: The Exhibition — Making the Magic is going to be airing on ABC Own Television Stations and also also stream on Hulu. The 30-minute program will premiere Thursday, March 23 on 6ABC at 7:30 PM EDT in Philadelphia. It will give fans a look at this incredible exhibit at The…
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Meryl Streep joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Maryl Streep is joining Only Murders in the Building for its third season on Hulu. She joins series regulars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez in the third season along with Paul Rudd. A new teaser trailer was released with Streep appearing to be doing a table read in the show. It is unknown…
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‘Kulipari’ Franchise Heading to Hulu
Hulu is the new home for the Kulipari franchise. The announcement comes today as Hulu announced a partnership with OVFX Studios, the animation studio from the Outlook Company. This partnership will make Hulu the new home for the entire Kulipari franchise, which is based on the children’s books written by former NFL player Trevor Pryce.…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Shows Openness to Selling Hulu
One of the big questions surrounding the future of streaming is what will Disney do with Hulu? Next year there is a deadline for Disney to buy the remaining stake from Comcast or sell the streaming service. After the first earnings call that Bob Iger held since his return as CEO to Disney, he sat…
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Hulu Releases Full ‘History of the World Part II’ Trailer
Ahead of its arrival, Hulu has released a full trailer for History of the World Part II. This series from Mel Brooks is a sequel to History of the World Part I and arrives four decades later. After a teaser was released weeks ago, the full trailer has arrived. The series is being released as…
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Kermit the Frog & Fozzie Bear to Perform on ‘Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong’ Tonight
Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear are set to perform on Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong tonight on ABC. Ryan Seacrest will be the headmaster and host for this special that airs at 8:00-9:00 PM EST. It will be on Hulu and Disney+ tomorrow. The Muppets posted a reminder today on social media that Kermit…
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Mariel Molino Talks Love of Disney and New Freeform Show ‘The Watchful Eye’
Mariel Molino stars in the new Freeform show The Watchful Eye that debuted this week. Princeton Parker, Associate Manager, Content Programming & Synergy, sat down with Molino to talk about both the show and also her love of Disney. The interview can be read below and The Watchful Eye is airing on Freeform on Monday…
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Angela Bassett Wins for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ as The Walt Disney Company Wins 9 Golden Globe Awards
Last night The Walt Disney Company earned 9 Golden Globe Awards, this included a win by Angela Bassett for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. At the 80th Golden Globe Awards, the wins came from across The Walt Disney Company. This includes wins…
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Carly Pearce to Host “CMA Country Christmas”
Thirteenth Annual Holiday Television Special to Feature Performances by Steven Curtis Chapman, Dan + Shay, Scotty McCreery, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle, and The War And Treaty ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Airs Thursday, Dec. 8, at 9/8c on ABC ‘Tis the holiday season! The Country Music Association has revealed this year’s host and performers for its 13th…
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Disney Announces Two Holiday Specials From the Disney Parks on ABC
Disney has announced that there will be two holiday specials coming from the Disney Parks this year with ABC. The first of the two specials is The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration. It will be airing on Sunday, November 27th from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET on ABC and hosted by Derek…
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First Two Episodes of “Andor” to be Broadcast and Streamed Beyond Disney+ for Thanksgiving
The first two episodes of Andor are heading to be broadcast beyond Disney+ for Thanksgiving. The two episodes will be broadcast on ABC, FX, and Freeform. It will also be streamed on Hulu for an extended streaming window. The two episodes that will be broadcast and streamed are Kassa and also That Would Be Me.…
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Comcast Executives Predict Hulu to Stay with Disney
The future of Hulu unsurprisingly appears to be with The Walt Disney Company. Comcast executives expect that Disney will follow through with its deal to purchase Comcast’s remaining 33% stake in Hulu. While the terms of this sale have not been agreed on, it is expected to happen as early as 2024. Currently, Disney owns…
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The Disney Bundle Pavilion to Offer the Best of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ at D23 Expo
BURBANK, Calif., August 12, 2022 – Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ make their return to D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, showcasing the ultimate streaming lineup of live and on-demand content. During the three-day Ultimate Fan Event, presented by Visa, attendees can enjoy immersive experiences, talent appearances, and photo opportunities at The Disney Bundle Pavilion along with…
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Disney Surpasses Netflix in Overall Streaming Subscriptions
During an earning call this week it was revealed that Disney has surpassed Netflix in the number of streaming subscribers the company has. In total, the house of mouse has 221 million subscribers across its various platforms. This comes as Disney+ added 14.5 million subscribers during the third quarter. The streaming service now has a…
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Ad-Supported Disney+ Subscription Tier To Launch In The U.S. On December 8
New Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney Bundle Plans Provide Greater Consumer Choice with More Ways to Subscribe Than Ever Before BURBANK, Calif. (August 10, 2022) — On December 8, Disney+ will introduce its much-anticipated ad-supported subscription offering in the U.S., delivering more choice to consumers than ever before. With the launch, a new and comprehensive slate…
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20th Century Studios’ ‘Prey’ Is the No. 1 Premiere on Hulu to Date
20th Century Studios’ highly acclaimed action-thriller Prey is the No. 1 premiere on Hulu to date, including all film and TV series debuts. Additionally, Prey is the most watched film premiere on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ under the Star Banner in all other territories, based on hours watched in the first three days of its release. The…
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Two Captain’s Log: Weekly Review of Orville S3E7
It is time again to go to the two captains’ logs. Strange New Worlds has wrapped up its first season, but Orville: New Horizons continues. Mr. DAPs and Murray are changing it up a bit to take a look at just one episode. Instead of declaring a winner of the week, it’ll be whether this…
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Disney Draws $9 Billion in Upfront Advertising Commitments
Disney has had the most successful upfronts to date, drawing in $9 billion in advertising commitments. Disney attributed both streaming and live events, including sports, to the success of the upfront. Disney shared that 40% of the commitments were earmarked for digital and streaming. The upcoming Disney+ ad tier, Hulu, and ESPN+ led the streaming ad…
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Fourth Season for The Orville? Seth MacFarlane Sure Hopes So!
The Orville is currently in the middle of its third season. The sci-fi series from Seth MacFarlane is currently streaming on Hulu. This is the first season for the series, which is now known as The Orville: New Horizons since its parent company was purchased by Disney. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter,…
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Jeremy Doig Appointed Chief Technology Officer For Disney Streaming
Will Lead Technical Innovation and Growth for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+ March 30, 2022 – Jeremy Doig has been named Chief Technology Officer, Disney Streaming, where he will lead the technology organization and global technology strategy for The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of direct-to-consumer streaming services. Doig, a 30-year veteran in online media, brings…
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Disney+ Celebrates Black History Month With New Titles and Collections
February is Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, Disney+ is adding new titles and adding a Celebrating Black Stories collection as well. This is part of an effort by Disney to amplify Black stories. Hulu and ESPN+ will also be adding content as well. New content will appear on the Black Stories…
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The Walt Disney Company Creates International Content Group To Expand Pipeline Of Local Content And Continue To Grow Its Global Direct-To-Consumer Business
Rebecca Campbell to lead new international content creation hub for Company’s DTC platforms as Chairman, International Content and Operations Michael Paull promoted to newly created role overseeing Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu and Star+ Joe Earley named President of Hulu BURBANK, Calif., January 19, 2022 –To support the ongoing expansion of The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS)…
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Hulu to Raise Prices in October
This October Hulu will be raising prices. Starting on October 8, prices will go up. This increase comes after Disney’s other streaming services have seen price increases recently. The basic ad-supported level of Hulu will soon be $6.99 per month. The add-free level will be $12.99, up from its current price of $11.99 per month.…