“Human sacrifice. Dogs and cats living together. Mass hysteria!”
Two of the biggest studios in the world are teaming up in an effort to wring maximum profitability out of their respective direct-to-consumer platforms.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are set to launch a new streaming bundle this summer that will combine the Disney+, Hulu, and Max streaming services. Specific pricing is still to be determined, but there will be both ad-free and ad-supported options of the bundle.
“On the heels of the very successful launch of Hulu on Disney+, this new bundle with Max will offer subscribers even more choice and value,” said Joe Earley, president of direct to consumer for Disney Entertainment. “This incredible new partnership puts subscribers first, giving them access to blockbuster films, originals, and three massive libraries featuring the very best brands and entertainment in streaming today.”
“This new offering delivers for consumers the greatest collection...
Two of the biggest studios in the world are teaming up in an effort to wring maximum profitability out of their respective direct-to-consumer platforms.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are set to launch a new streaming bundle this summer that will combine the Disney+, Hulu, and Max streaming services. Specific pricing is still to be determined, but there will be both ad-free and ad-supported options of the bundle.
“On the heels of the very successful launch of Hulu on Disney+, this new bundle with Max will offer subscribers even more choice and value,” said Joe Earley, president of direct to consumer for Disney Entertainment. “This incredible new partnership puts subscribers first, giving them access to blockbuster films, originals, and three massive libraries featuring the very best brands and entertainment in streaming today.”
“This new offering delivers for consumers the greatest collection...
- 5/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
If, like many of us, you're often struck by just how many subscription services you're paying for, you'll probably be pleased to learn that there'll soon be an easier way to bundle three of the biggest into one subscription. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Disney are teaming up to offer a streaming package that will bundle Disney+, Hulu, and Max into one subscription. The bundle is set to arrive this summer complete with the increasingly prevalent ad-free and ad-supported options. As of now, there's no exact release date or pricing details, but there will surely be more news on that front in the very near future.
While Warner Discovery CEO David Zaslav has made a habit of partnering with other studios since taking on the Warner Bros. brand, licensing certain movies and TV shows to Roku and Tubi and previously licensing HBO originals to Netflix, this...
While Warner Discovery CEO David Zaslav has made a habit of partnering with other studios since taking on the Warner Bros. brand, licensing certain movies and TV shows to Roku and Tubi and previously licensing HBO originals to Netflix, this...
- 5/8/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Looking to watch Only Murders in the Building, The Acolyte and Hacks without breaking the bank? You’ll soon be able to stream all three and more under one deal.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery today announced a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max — offering access to a plethora of entertainment brands such as ABC, HBO, FX, DC, Marvel, Discovery and HGTV.
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Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery today announced a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max — offering access to a plethora of entertainment brands such as ABC, HBO, FX, DC, Marvel, Discovery and HGTV.
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- 5/8/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
The Disney Plus streaming app on a smartphone. (Photo by Mika Baumeister via Unsplash)
The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros Discovery (Wbd) are developing a new streaming bundle that will allow TV and film fans to access Disney Plus, Hulu and Max from a single subscription.
The bundle will include content from Disney and Wbd-owned brands, including ABC, CNN, DC Comics, the Discovery Channel, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Pixar and Searchlight, the companies said in a joint announcement.
It was not clear if ESPN content or linear channels would be offered through the bundle, though the companies are working with Fox Corporation on a forthcoming streaming service that will include live ESPN programming.
“On the heels of the very successful launch of Hulu on Disney Plus, this new bundle with Max will offer subscribers even more choice and value,” Joe Earley, the President of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer business,...
The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros Discovery (Wbd) are developing a new streaming bundle that will allow TV and film fans to access Disney Plus, Hulu and Max from a single subscription.
The bundle will include content from Disney and Wbd-owned brands, including ABC, CNN, DC Comics, the Discovery Channel, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Pixar and Searchlight, the companies said in a joint announcement.
It was not clear if ESPN content or linear channels would be offered through the bundle, though the companies are working with Fox Corporation on a forthcoming streaming service that will include live ESPN programming.
“On the heels of the very successful launch of Hulu on Disney Plus, this new bundle with Max will offer subscribers even more choice and value,” Joe Earley, the President of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer business,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
In an interesting twist, Disney is teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery for a new bundle that will include Disney+, Hulu, and Max. I guess it shouldn’t be surprising since Disney is already teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox for a new sports streaming bundle with ESPN, but I honestly did not expect this.
The new streaming bundle is set to be made available this summer but we don’t have a price for it yet. Nor is there an announced launch date.
Customers will be able to purchase the new plan on any of the three streaming platforms. The companies are calling it “the best value in entertainment and an unprecedented selection of content from the biggest and most beloved brands in entertainment, including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros. and many more.”
Joe Earley, President,...
The new streaming bundle is set to be made available this summer but we don’t have a price for it yet. Nor is there an announced launch date.
Customers will be able to purchase the new plan on any of the three streaming platforms. The companies are calling it “the best value in entertainment and an unprecedented selection of content from the biggest and most beloved brands in entertainment, including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros. and many more.”
Joe Earley, President,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
In an unprecedented collaboration, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery will launch a streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max this summer.
The offering will house a selection of content from Disney, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros, HBO, ABC, CNN, and FX, among others.
It will be available for purchase on any of the platforms’ websites as ad-free and ad-supported. No name or price point was provided.
Industry observers said the move was designed to motivate customers to stay and not cancel their services.
It comes as Netflix continues to pull away as the leading platform in the streaming wars.
The offering will house a selection of content from Disney, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros, HBO, ABC, CNN, and FX, among others.
It will be available for purchase on any of the platforms’ websites as ad-free and ad-supported. No name or price point was provided.
Industry observers said the move was designed to motivate customers to stay and not cancel their services.
It comes as Netflix continues to pull away as the leading platform in the streaming wars.
- 5/8/2024
- ScreenDaily
In the latest chapter of “Streaming is Basically Becoming Cable 2.0,” Warner Bros. Discovery has officially announced its deal with Disney to bundle its Max streaming service with Disney+ and Hulu, beginning sometime in the summer. According to a press release from the company, this Max/Disney+/Hulu package will be available on all three of the formerly individual streamers’ websites in both ad-supported and ad-free plans. In a statement, Disney Entertainment’s president of director to consumer content Joe Earley said, “On the heels of the very successful launch of Hulu on Disney+, this new bundle with Max will offer subscribers even more choice and value. This incredible new partnership puts subscribers first, giving them access to blockbuster films, originals, and three massive libraries featuring the very best brands and entertainment in streaming today.” The company promises more details in the “coming months.” For now, what we can know is...
- 5/8/2024
- TV Insider
Today, Disney Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery announced a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and Max.
Beginning this summer in the U.S., the streaming services will be offered together, providing subscribers with great value in entertainment and an unprecedented selection of content from the biggest and most beloved entertainment brands.
The Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle will bring together such brands as ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros., and many more.
The new bundle will be available for purchase on any of the three streaming platform’s websites offered as both an ad-supported and ad-free plan.
“On the heels of the very successful launch of Hulu on Disney+, this new bundle with Max will offer subscribers even more choice and value,” said Joe Earley, President of Direct to Consumer at Disney Entertainment.
“This incredible new partnership puts subscribers first,...
Beginning this summer in the U.S., the streaming services will be offered together, providing subscribers with great value in entertainment and an unprecedented selection of content from the biggest and most beloved entertainment brands.
The Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle will bring together such brands as ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros., and many more.
The new bundle will be available for purchase on any of the three streaming platform’s websites offered as both an ad-supported and ad-free plan.
“On the heels of the very successful launch of Hulu on Disney+, this new bundle with Max will offer subscribers even more choice and value,” said Joe Earley, President of Direct to Consumer at Disney Entertainment.
“This incredible new partnership puts subscribers first,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Starting this summer, two media giants are teaming up for the biggest streaming bundle yet. You’ll be able to subscribe to a discounted bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and Max. The price has not yet been announced. Subscribers can choose ad-supported or ad-free bundles.
30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com
Currently, users have the option of bundling Disney+ with Hulu and/or ESPN+. Subscribers to Hulu Live TV get all three services at a significant discount. But all of those services are owned by Disney. This new bundle brings over the Max library from Warner Bros. Discovery, a company that (until now) was a direct rival.
The two companies are joining Fox to offer a sports-focused joint venture later this year, so a team-up is not entirely unprecedented. But this bundle seems to take aim at Netflix, which doesn’t offer much by way of sports.
We will likely...
30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com
Currently, users have the option of bundling Disney+ with Hulu and/or ESPN+. Subscribers to Hulu Live TV get all three services at a significant discount. But all of those services are owned by Disney. This new bundle brings over the Max library from Warner Bros. Discovery, a company that (until now) was a direct rival.
The two companies are joining Fox to offer a sports-focused joint venture later this year, so a team-up is not entirely unprecedented. But this bundle seems to take aim at Netflix, which doesn’t offer much by way of sports.
We will likely...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are breaking ground in streaming with a bundled offering featuring Disney+, Hulu and Max.
The companies are aiming to launch the bundle this summer. The exact launch date and the price point have not yet been announced, but plans call for both ad-free and ad-supported versions to be available.
The move creates the first cross-company partnership for any of the top-tier services to come to market as the race to catch up with Netflix began in earnest about five years ago. It follows years of speculation and public musings by top executives about when bundling across the industry might reduce friction and begin to make streaming more cost-efficient for programmers and consumers alike. Pay-tv operators long served as third-party bundlers in the cable age, but while distribution deals with the likes of Roku and Amazon are key to any streaming service gaining traction, it’s...
The companies are aiming to launch the bundle this summer. The exact launch date and the price point have not yet been announced, but plans call for both ad-free and ad-supported versions to be available.
The move creates the first cross-company partnership for any of the top-tier services to come to market as the race to catch up with Netflix began in earnest about five years ago. It follows years of speculation and public musings by top executives about when bundling across the industry might reduce friction and begin to make streaming more cost-efficient for programmers and consumers alike. Pay-tv operators long served as third-party bundlers in the cable age, but while distribution deals with the likes of Roku and Amazon are key to any streaming service gaining traction, it’s...
- 5/8/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery — ordinarily rivals for consumers’ time and money — are teaming up for a triple-play bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max.
The companies announced a new streaming bundle comprising Disney+, Hulu and Max will be available this summer in the U.S. There’s no pricing info or specific launch date at this point. Disney and Wbd said the bundle will be available for purchase on any of the three streaming platforms’ websites and offered as both an ad-supported and ad-free plan.
The apps and content from each company will remain separate. Disney recently integrated Hulu content into Disney+ for customers who have both services. Note that Hulu already has agreements to sell add-on subscriptions for Max and Paramount Global’s Paramount+ With Showtime.
The Disney+, Hulu and Max bundle will offer “the best value in entertainment and an unprecedented selection of content from the biggest and...
The companies announced a new streaming bundle comprising Disney+, Hulu and Max will be available this summer in the U.S. There’s no pricing info or specific launch date at this point. Disney and Wbd said the bundle will be available for purchase on any of the three streaming platforms’ websites and offered as both an ad-supported and ad-free plan.
The apps and content from each company will remain separate. Disney recently integrated Hulu content into Disney+ for customers who have both services. Note that Hulu already has agreements to sell add-on subscriptions for Max and Paramount Global’s Paramount+ With Showtime.
The Disney+, Hulu and Max bundle will offer “the best value in entertainment and an unprecedented selection of content from the biggest and...
- 5/8/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up on a streaming bundle.
The two entertainment giants will launch a bundle this summer that combines the Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming services. Specific pricing is still to be determined, but there will be both ad-free and ad-supported options of the bundle.
Disney+, Hulu and Max all offer both less expensive ad-supported plans and more premium ad-free options.
The deal between the companies is significant, as a Max-Disney+ bundle is filling a niche not currently served in the market. In their announcement, the companies are framing the bundle as the “best value in entertainment.”
Disney has been reticent to partner with other competitive companies on streaming bundles until now. The company has instead leaned on its own Disney Bundle, with options including Disney+ and Hulu, or Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
Both Wbd and Disney have offered their services through third parties, like Verizon,...
The two entertainment giants will launch a bundle this summer that combines the Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming services. Specific pricing is still to be determined, but there will be both ad-free and ad-supported options of the bundle.
Disney+, Hulu and Max all offer both less expensive ad-supported plans and more premium ad-free options.
The deal between the companies is significant, as a Max-Disney+ bundle is filling a niche not currently served in the market. In their announcement, the companies are framing the bundle as the “best value in entertainment.”
Disney has been reticent to partner with other competitive companies on streaming bundles until now. The company has instead leaned on its own Disney Bundle, with options including Disney+ and Hulu, or Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.
Both Wbd and Disney have offered their services through third parties, like Verizon,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From “Glee” to “The Golden Bachelor,” “Empire” to “The Dropout,” “Arrested Development” to “Abbott Elementary” and “24” to “9-1-1,” Shannon Ryan has played a critical role in the launch of countless TV
series over the past three decades.
Now president of marketing for Disney Entertainment Television, Ryan oversees marketing, publicity and communications for an unprecedented portfolio of more than 200 active series at any given time across Hulu, ABC, National Geographic, Disney Channel, Onyx Collective, Freeform and other platforms. In recognition of Ryan’s track record at Fox and Mouse House, as well as her commitment to mentorship programs for girls and young women, the executive received Variety’s inaugural Entertainment Marketing Icon Award, which was presented April 24 as part of Variety’s annual Entertainment Marketing Summit presented by Deloitte at the Beverly Hilton.
Ryan credited the strength of Disney’s team and the creative ethos that drives the company’s...
series over the past three decades.
Now president of marketing for Disney Entertainment Television, Ryan oversees marketing, publicity and communications for an unprecedented portfolio of more than 200 active series at any given time across Hulu, ABC, National Geographic, Disney Channel, Onyx Collective, Freeform and other platforms. In recognition of Ryan’s track record at Fox and Mouse House, as well as her commitment to mentorship programs for girls and young women, the executive received Variety’s inaugural Entertainment Marketing Icon Award, which was presented April 24 as part of Variety’s annual Entertainment Marketing Summit presented by Deloitte at the Beverly Hilton.
Ryan credited the strength of Disney’s team and the creative ethos that drives the company’s...
- 4/25/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Disney has been testing a beta version of Hulu on Disney+ since last year, and today, the full version has finally launched for US Disney bundle subscribers.
Now, when you access Disney+, you will see a Hulu tab added and Hulu options presented to you. Previously, during the beta, the Hulu content was isolated to a specific area, but now it’s been integrated into the Disney+ home screen.
Joe Earley, President of Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment, said in a press release that this is going to increase engagement across Disney+ and Hulu, saying:
“It’s going to be exciting for titles like The Bear, Shōgun, and Only Murders in the Building. During the beta, we saw these titles performing really well with subscribers who typically had been watching more Disney+ content. I can only imagine what’s going to happen now with increased discoverability and integration on the homepage.”
Aaron Laberge,...
Now, when you access Disney+, you will see a Hulu tab added and Hulu options presented to you. Previously, during the beta, the Hulu content was isolated to a specific area, but now it’s been integrated into the Disney+ home screen.
Joe Earley, President of Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment, said in a press release that this is going to increase engagement across Disney+ and Hulu, saying:
“It’s going to be exciting for titles like The Bear, Shōgun, and Only Murders in the Building. During the beta, we saw these titles performing really well with subscribers who typically had been watching more Disney+ content. I can only imagine what’s going to happen now with increased discoverability and integration on the homepage.”
Aaron Laberge,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
It’s official: Disney+ and Hulu now live together in one app. Good thing too, since Disney already spent $8.5 billion to buy out Comcast’s stake, with more on the way.
You can bet you’re going to see a whole lot more ads pushing the Disney Bundle, which is the only way to get access to Hulu content via the Disney+ app (the marketing campaign is already in full swing). Disney even changed the color of its logo to a bluish green blend to let you know the app is Disney+ And Hulu merged together.
The idea is that by understanding how much content is available to you without having to swap between apps to find what you want to watch, you’re less likely to cancel. They also want more subscribers. Disney+ as of the end of 2023 has 46.1 million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada compared to Hulu’s 49.7 million.
You can bet you’re going to see a whole lot more ads pushing the Disney Bundle, which is the only way to get access to Hulu content via the Disney+ app (the marketing campaign is already in full swing). Disney even changed the color of its logo to a bluish green blend to let you know the app is Disney+ And Hulu merged together.
The idea is that by understanding how much content is available to you without having to swap between apps to find what you want to watch, you’re less likely to cancel. They also want more subscribers. Disney+ as of the end of 2023 has 46.1 million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada compared to Hulu’s 49.7 million.
- 3/27/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
The three-month beta testing reportedly showed even better results than Disney anticipated in engaging and retaining customers.
For nearly a full year, Disney has been building to a “one-app experience” that will bring together the capabilities of the company’s signature streaming services Hulu and Disney+. After launching a public beta test in December, on Wednesday, the entertainment giant officially unveiled Hulu on Disney+. The new experience integrates thousands of titles normally found on Hulu into the Disney+ platform and is available to Disney Bundle subscribers who have access to the two services individually.
Key Details: After three months of beta testing, Hulu on Disney+ is officially live for all U.S. bundle subscribers. The goal of the integration is to engage and retain consumers, which Disney reports occurred during the beta period. The Disney+ logo now features a new color called “Aurora” that blends both the streamer’s original blue and Hulu’s green.
For nearly a full year, Disney has been building to a “one-app experience” that will bring together the capabilities of the company’s signature streaming services Hulu and Disney+. After launching a public beta test in December, on Wednesday, the entertainment giant officially unveiled Hulu on Disney+. The new experience integrates thousands of titles normally found on Hulu into the Disney+ platform and is available to Disney Bundle subscribers who have access to the two services individually.
Key Details: After three months of beta testing, Hulu on Disney+ is officially live for all U.S. bundle subscribers. The goal of the integration is to engage and retain consumers, which Disney reports occurred during the beta period. The Disney+ logo now features a new color called “Aurora” that blends both the streamer’s original blue and Hulu’s green.
- 3/27/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The merging of the streaming apps Hulu and Disney+ is complete. The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Disney+ has now launched Hulu out of beta with a marketing push as the company wishes to attract more subscribers. The platform now has the ability to view the slate of Hulu’s content or consolidate the shows and films if you are a subscriber of the Disney bundle. Joe Earley, president of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment, has stated, “Its whole goal is to make happier subscribers and healthier subscribers, provide them convenience, deeper engagement, better retention, and increase the value of the Disney bundle for our subscribers.”
The combining of the apps started beta testing late last year where some parts of Hulu could be accessed from Disney+ for bundle subscribers. Now, both are fully integrated, and executives are touting a bevy of technical steps needed to enable the move. Aaron Laberge, who...
The combining of the apps started beta testing late last year where some parts of Hulu could be accessed from Disney+ for bundle subscribers. Now, both are fully integrated, and executives are touting a bevy of technical steps needed to enable the move. Aaron Laberge, who...
- 3/27/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Looking to catch up on Only Murders in the Building, The Bear and more of your Hulu favorites? Now you can stream it all from the comfort of your Disney+ screen.
Hulu on Disney+ has officially launched in the U.S. for bundle subscribers, combining both streamers’ libraries into one convenient place, The Walt Disney Company announced Wednesday.
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“The collective power...
Hulu on Disney+ has officially launched in the U.S. for bundle subscribers, combining both streamers’ libraries into one convenient place, The Walt Disney Company announced Wednesday.
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- 3/27/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Disney’s streaming bundle combining Hulu and Disney+ in one service officially launched Wednesday morning, ending a three-month beta period described by the company as a success.
The “duo” plan, Hulu on Disney+, is priced $2 higher than each individual subscriptions alone. It follows in the the estimable footsteps of the three-service Disney Bundle first introduced in 2020, which also includes ESPN+. Unlike that ongoing offering, though, the two-service one is focused on streamlining the consumer experience and pooling the content of two large, established streaming players within a single outlet. The combo version has a Hulu “tile” on the home screen alongside Marvel, Pixar and the other original pillars of Disney+.
Subscriber response was positive during the beta period, Disney Entertainment Direct-to-Consumer President Joe Earley said during a press briefing on the eve of the launch. About one-third of subscribers who were eligible to take part in the beta wound up doing so,...
The “duo” plan, Hulu on Disney+, is priced $2 higher than each individual subscriptions alone. It follows in the the estimable footsteps of the three-service Disney Bundle first introduced in 2020, which also includes ESPN+. Unlike that ongoing offering, though, the two-service one is focused on streamlining the consumer experience and pooling the content of two large, established streaming players within a single outlet. The combo version has a Hulu “tile” on the home screen alongside Marvel, Pixar and the other original pillars of Disney+.
Subscriber response was positive during the beta period, Disney Entertainment Direct-to-Consumer President Joe Earley said during a press briefing on the eve of the launch. About one-third of subscribers who were eligible to take part in the beta wound up doing so,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Subscribers to both Disney+ and Hulu will now see the “full” Hulu experience in the Disney+ app — and the Mouse House wants to use the official launch of the integrated product to convert standalone Disney+ customers into two-service subs.
Starting Wednesday (March 27), the full Hulu on Disney+ experience is rolling out in the U.S. That means Hulu titles will be integrated into personalized content recommendations, sets and collections on Disney+. Under the previous “beta” integration, which launched last December, Hulu content was presented in a separate hub on Disney+.
Stitching Hulu tightly into Disney+ is aimed at driving up total viewing hours among customers who already have both streamers — but who may not necessarily be aware of the breadth of content they can watch. Higher engagement with a streaming service is correlated with lower cancelation rates.
Meanwhile, standalone Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. will be in for a harder sell on Hulu.
Starting Wednesday (March 27), the full Hulu on Disney+ experience is rolling out in the U.S. That means Hulu titles will be integrated into personalized content recommendations, sets and collections on Disney+. Under the previous “beta” integration, which launched last December, Hulu content was presented in a separate hub on Disney+.
Stitching Hulu tightly into Disney+ is aimed at driving up total viewing hours among customers who already have both streamers — but who may not necessarily be aware of the breadth of content they can watch. Higher engagement with a streaming service is correlated with lower cancelation rates.
Meanwhile, standalone Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. will be in for a harder sell on Hulu.
- 3/27/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu is officially on Disney+.
Disney says that Hulu on Disney+ is now live and out of beta, giving subscribers to both services (or to the Disney bundle) access to content in one place.
“Its whole goal is to make happier subscribers and healthier subscribers, provide them convenience, deeper engagement, better retention and increase the value of the Disney bundle for our subscribers,” says Joe Earley, president of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment.
Hulu content first became available on Disney+ in beta form late last year, but now the service is fully integrated, with executives touting a slew of technical moves needed to enable the move.
“This launch really represents the most extensive technical advancement to Disney+ and our entire streaming platform since we launched Disney+ over four years ago,” adds Aaron Laberge, president & Cto for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, noting that the tech will also be used to help launch ESPN...
Disney says that Hulu on Disney+ is now live and out of beta, giving subscribers to both services (or to the Disney bundle) access to content in one place.
“Its whole goal is to make happier subscribers and healthier subscribers, provide them convenience, deeper engagement, better retention and increase the value of the Disney bundle for our subscribers,” says Joe Earley, president of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment.
Hulu content first became available on Disney+ in beta form late last year, but now the service is fully integrated, with executives touting a slew of technical moves needed to enable the move.
“This launch really represents the most extensive technical advancement to Disney+ and our entire streaming platform since we launched Disney+ over four years ago,” adds Aaron Laberge, president & Cto for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, noting that the tech will also be used to help launch ESPN...
- 3/27/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Television’s biggest night took place in West Hollywood, CA on Saturday, January 13th when Emmy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF's 17th annual “Evening Before” benefit.
Stars Attend MPTF's 17th annual "Evening Before" benefit
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images for MPTF
Co-Chaired by Quinta Brunson and Bob Odenkirk, the annual event raised over $2.5 million.
“I’m excited to celebrate with MPTF. We’ve had quite a year, and this organization and its fundraiser has helped many weather the storm, " said co-chair Quinta Brunson.
Co-chair Bob Odenkirk added, “I’m thrilled to be a co-chair of MPTF’s The Evening Before benefit with Quinta. MPTF really stepped up during a very challenging year to support the entertainment community, and I’m proud to be a part of a fundraiser that will help to sustain that vital support.”
Funds raised...
Stars Attend MPTF's 17th annual "Evening Before" benefit
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images for MPTF
Co-Chaired by Quinta Brunson and Bob Odenkirk, the annual event raised over $2.5 million.
“I’m excited to celebrate with MPTF. We’ve had quite a year, and this organization and its fundraiser has helped many weather the storm, " said co-chair Quinta Brunson.
Co-chair Bob Odenkirk added, “I’m thrilled to be a co-chair of MPTF’s The Evening Before benefit with Quinta. MPTF really stepped up during a very challenging year to support the entertainment community, and I’m proud to be a part of a fundraiser that will help to sustain that vital support.”
Funds raised...
- 1/17/2024
- Look to the Stars
Las Vegas – The Walt Disney Co. showcased its investments in cutting-edge advertising technology on Wednesday at the Consumer Electronics Show, with top executives talking up the company’s enhanced ability to serve marketers across linear and streaming platforms around the world.
“2023 was Disney’s biggest year in our history for investments in ad technology, including the global expansion of Disney+ with ads,” said Rita Ferro, Disney’s president of global advertising, told the crowd at the Cosmopolitan hotel. “Our tech stack was intentionally built for streaming, to work seamlessly across the global marketplace. It was made for you to buy once and deliver everywhere.”
A procession of executives gave short presentations on innovations and strategic moves made to allow advertisers greater ability to target discrete groups of consumers — capabilities that Madison Avenue has dreamed of for decades.
Joe Earley, Disney’s president of direct-to-consumer streaming, sketched out the scope of Disney’s streaming business,...
“2023 was Disney’s biggest year in our history for investments in ad technology, including the global expansion of Disney+ with ads,” said Rita Ferro, Disney’s president of global advertising, told the crowd at the Cosmopolitan hotel. “Our tech stack was intentionally built for streaming, to work seamlessly across the global marketplace. It was made for you to buy once and deliver everywhere.”
A procession of executives gave short presentations on innovations and strategic moves made to allow advertisers greater ability to target discrete groups of consumers — capabilities that Madison Avenue has dreamed of for decades.
Joe Earley, Disney’s president of direct-to-consumer streaming, sketched out the scope of Disney’s streaming business,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
At long last, this week it was revealed that “Moonlighting,” the formative romantic comedy/drama that made Bruce Willis a household name and cemented Cybill Shepherd place in popular culture, will finally be coming to Hulu next month. Glenn Gordon Caron, who created the show, wasn’t sure it was going to happen either.
“I really thought it was going to be one of those things that was lost to the ages,” he told TheWrap in an interview conducted after the announcement was made. “There’s a moment where you go from being in the zeitgeist to becoming a kind of niche and then frankly, getting lost, just have no currency whatsoever because there’ve been so many other things that have been made that have been more interesting, that are newer. And I very much worried about that. That was a concern of mine.”
“Moonlighting” premiered in 1985 on ABC and ran for five seasons.
“I really thought it was going to be one of those things that was lost to the ages,” he told TheWrap in an interview conducted after the announcement was made. “There’s a moment where you go from being in the zeitgeist to becoming a kind of niche and then frankly, getting lost, just have no currency whatsoever because there’ve been so many other things that have been made that have been more interesting, that are newer. And I very much worried about that. That was a concern of mine.”
“Moonlighting” premiered in 1985 on ABC and ran for five seasons.
- 9/28/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
The House of Mouse is about to shrink the extended family room, as Disney+ will begin limiting password sharing beginning next year.
In a Q3 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger said that plans to stop excessive password sharing on Disney+ is already underway. “We are actively exploring ways to address account sharing and the best options for paying subscribers to share their accounts with friends and family. Later this year, we will begin to update our subscriber agreements with additional terms and our sharing policies. And we will roll out tactics to drive monetization sometime in 2024.”
Iger also noted that Disney+ sees a tremendous number of users sharing their passwords. “We already have the technical capability to monitor much of this…I’m not going to give a specific number, except to say that it is significant.”
Disney+ wouldn’t be the first major streaming service to initiate a plan...
In a Q3 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger said that plans to stop excessive password sharing on Disney+ is already underway. “We are actively exploring ways to address account sharing and the best options for paying subscribers to share their accounts with friends and family. Later this year, we will begin to update our subscriber agreements with additional terms and our sharing policies. And we will roll out tactics to drive monetization sometime in 2024.”
Iger also noted that Disney+ sees a tremendous number of users sharing their passwords. “We already have the technical capability to monitor much of this…I’m not going to give a specific number, except to say that it is significant.”
Disney+ wouldn’t be the first major streaming service to initiate a plan...
- 8/13/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
In less than a year, ad-supported subscription tiers have gone from an industry-wide experiment to a hot business model in streaming. Now, Disney+ is looking to build on promising early results by bringing its ad-supported subscription option to Canada and select regions in Europe.
The ad-supported Disney+ plan offers financial savings compared to the streaming service’s ad-free choices. In Canada, where ad-supported Disney+ will start at $7.99 per month, the ad-free version of the subscription will experience a $3 price hike, reaching a minimum of $11.99 per month. In Europe, there will be a €3 price difference between those two plans.
According to Variety, ad-supported Disney+ will reach Europe in November. It will be available in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Disney+ first launched its ad-supported subscription in the U.S. in December 2022. Though initial reports suggested that the ad tier was struggling to catch on,...
The ad-supported Disney+ plan offers financial savings compared to the streaming service’s ad-free choices. In Canada, where ad-supported Disney+ will start at $7.99 per month, the ad-free version of the subscription will experience a $3 price hike, reaching a minimum of $11.99 per month. In Europe, there will be a €3 price difference between those two plans.
According to Variety, ad-supported Disney+ will reach Europe in November. It will be available in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Disney+ first launched its ad-supported subscription in the U.S. in December 2022. Though initial reports suggested that the ad tier was struggling to catch on,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Following the successful ad-tier launch in the U.S., today, Disney+ announced an ad-supported offering will be available in select markets across Europe and in Canada beginning November 1. As pricing is updated for various plans later this year, subscribers in the U.S. will have access to a new ad-free bundled subscription plan, starting September 6, featuring Disney+ Premium and Hulu (No Ads) for $19.99/month. “The strong momentum of our ad-supported plans in the U.S. demonstrates the importance of providing consumers with choice, flexibility and value,” said Joe Earley, President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment. “We are excited to expand that offering in ... Read more...
- 8/10/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Disney announced new bundle options Wednesday for its streaming products, both in America and abroad.
Following a successful launch in America, an ad-supported offering will be available in select markets across Europe and in Canada beginning Nov. 1. Pricing will be updated for various plans later this year and subscribers in the U.S. will have access to a new ad-free bundled subscription plan, starting on Sept. 6, that combines Disney+ Premium and Hulu (No Ads) for $19.99 per month.
Netflix’s Premium plan is $19.99 a month, as is Max’s Ultimate Ad Free plan.
“The strong momentum of our ad-supported plans in the U.S. demonstrates the importance of providing consumers with choice, flexibility and value,” said Joe Earley, the company’s president of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment, in a statement. “We are excited to expand that offering in more markets across the globe, including in Europe and Canada, and to launch...
Following a successful launch in America, an ad-supported offering will be available in select markets across Europe and in Canada beginning Nov. 1. Pricing will be updated for various plans later this year and subscribers in the U.S. will have access to a new ad-free bundled subscription plan, starting on Sept. 6, that combines Disney+ Premium and Hulu (No Ads) for $19.99 per month.
Netflix’s Premium plan is $19.99 a month, as is Max’s Ultimate Ad Free plan.
“The strong momentum of our ad-supported plans in the U.S. demonstrates the importance of providing consumers with choice, flexibility and value,” said Joe Earley, the company’s president of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment, in a statement. “We are excited to expand that offering in more markets across the globe, including in Europe and Canada, and to launch...
- 8/9/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Disney is following through on stated plan to raise streaming prices (welcome news to investors if not to many consumers), as well as launching a bundled version of Disney+ and Hulu and expanding the ad-supported version of Disney+ to Europe and Canada.
The company’s flagship streaming outlet managed to post modest subscriber gains in the fiscal third quarter as overall streaming losses narrowed, the company reported in its fiscal third quarter earnings release. As Wall Street has increasingly scrutinized profits as opposed to subscriber gains, Disney and its media peers have come under pressure to improve the economics of their streaming businesses. In many cases, that means raising prices and boosting advertising options. CEO Bob Iger announced the new streaming moves at the beginning of the company’s quarterly conference call with Wall Street analysts.
See below for a complete breakdown of pricing changes in the U.S.
After...
The company’s flagship streaming outlet managed to post modest subscriber gains in the fiscal third quarter as overall streaming losses narrowed, the company reported in its fiscal third quarter earnings release. As Wall Street has increasingly scrutinized profits as opposed to subscriber gains, Disney and its media peers have come under pressure to improve the economics of their streaming businesses. In many cases, that means raising prices and boosting advertising options. CEO Bob Iger announced the new streaming moves at the beginning of the company’s quarterly conference call with Wall Street analysts.
See below for a complete breakdown of pricing changes in the U.S.
After...
- 8/9/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
The world of Disney is about to get a bit less wonderful for cost-conscious streaming subscribers. At least for those unwilling to sit through commercials.
Ad-free Disney+ will cost $13.99 per month (up from $10.99) as of October 12, while ad-free Hulu jumps from $14.99/month to $17.99/month. Their ad-supported tiers remain the same: $7.99/month apiece or $9.99 for the duo bundle.
That same day, Hulu + Live TV will also get more expensive — with and without ads. Each plan is increasing by $7 per month; with ads will be $76.99, without will be $89.99.
On September 6, however, Disney will launch an ad-free bundle of Disney+ and Hulu for $19.99/month. Stick with IndieWire for all of your steals and deals.
Meanwhile, the ESPN+ price is going up from $9.99/month to $10.99.
“The strong momentum of our ad-supported plans in the U.S. demonstrates the importance of providing consumers with choice, flexibility and value,” said Joe Earley, Disney’s direct-to-consumer president.
Ad-free Disney+ will cost $13.99 per month (up from $10.99) as of October 12, while ad-free Hulu jumps from $14.99/month to $17.99/month. Their ad-supported tiers remain the same: $7.99/month apiece or $9.99 for the duo bundle.
That same day, Hulu + Live TV will also get more expensive — with and without ads. Each plan is increasing by $7 per month; with ads will be $76.99, without will be $89.99.
On September 6, however, Disney will launch an ad-free bundle of Disney+ and Hulu for $19.99/month. Stick with IndieWire for all of your steals and deals.
Meanwhile, the ESPN+ price is going up from $9.99/month to $10.99.
“The strong momentum of our ad-supported plans in the U.S. demonstrates the importance of providing consumers with choice, flexibility and value,” said Joe Earley, Disney’s direct-to-consumer president.
- 8/9/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Disney is expanding its advertising-supported Disney+ tier to new countries, and hiking prices in its ad-free tiers as it seeks to bring its direct-to-consumer business to profitability.
For starters, Disney will expand its ad-supported Disney+ tier to Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden, Italy and other countries in Europe on Nov. 1. The new ad-supported plans start at £4.99/€5.99 per month in Europe, and $7.99/month in Canada.
Disney+’s ad tier has proven to be lucrative, with the ad revenue more than offsetting the lower monthly price. Disney CEO Bob Iger said on the company’s earnings call Wednesday that the ad tier now has 3.3 million subscribers.
As with the U.S. launch, users in those countries will automatically remain the premium tier when the ad-supported version launches, but will have the option to switch to the new cheaper tier.
At the same time, Disney is also raising prices for its...
For starters, Disney will expand its ad-supported Disney+ tier to Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden, Italy and other countries in Europe on Nov. 1. The new ad-supported plans start at £4.99/€5.99 per month in Europe, and $7.99/month in Canada.
Disney+’s ad tier has proven to be lucrative, with the ad revenue more than offsetting the lower monthly price. Disney CEO Bob Iger said on the company’s earnings call Wednesday that the ad tier now has 3.3 million subscribers.
As with the U.S. launch, users in those countries will automatically remain the premium tier when the ad-supported version launches, but will have the option to switch to the new cheaper tier.
At the same time, Disney is also raising prices for its...
- 8/9/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney, trying to swing its streaming business into the black, has set substantial price hikes for Disney+ and Hulu standalone premium plans in the U.S. — while also rolling out a heavily discounted Disney+/Hulu ad-free combo bundle.
As of Oct. 12, Disney+ Premium (with no ads) will jump 27%, rising from $10.99 to $13.99/month for U.S. customers. Hulu without ads will increase 20%, from $14.99 to $17.99/month. The price for Disney+ and Hulu standalone ad-supported tiers will remain at $7.99/month each, and with the bundle of the two still $9.99/month.
In addition, the monthly price of the two Hulu + Live TV packages will each go up by $7 as of Oct. 12 (the plan with ads increases to $76.99; the tier with no ads on VOD rises to $89.99). And ESPN+ pricing will increase by one dollar, from $9.99 to $10.99/month.
Internationally, the company is set to expand Disney+ ad-supported plans to Canada, the U.K. and eight other European countries beginning Nov.
As of Oct. 12, Disney+ Premium (with no ads) will jump 27%, rising from $10.99 to $13.99/month for U.S. customers. Hulu without ads will increase 20%, from $14.99 to $17.99/month. The price for Disney+ and Hulu standalone ad-supported tiers will remain at $7.99/month each, and with the bundle of the two still $9.99/month.
In addition, the monthly price of the two Hulu + Live TV packages will each go up by $7 as of Oct. 12 (the plan with ads increases to $76.99; the tier with no ads on VOD rises to $89.99). And ESPN+ pricing will increase by one dollar, from $9.99 to $10.99/month.
Internationally, the company is set to expand Disney+ ad-supported plans to Canada, the U.K. and eight other European countries beginning Nov.
- 8/9/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu executive Lauren Tempest has been appointed general manager of the video streaming service, the company said Thursday.
Tempest had been Hulu’s svp of content partnerships, acquisitions and scheduling starting in May of 2022 and after joining the company in 2015. She begins in the new role immediately and will continue to report to Joe Earley, president of direct-to-consumer, Disney Entertainment.
“As we enter our next, critical, phase of growth for Hulu, I can think of no one better to lead us through the evolution than Lauren,” Earley said. “Over the past eight years, she has proven to be an exceptional partner and leader, while continuing to deliver the most in-demand content to our subscribers. The relationships she has built internally and externally have helped propel us forward, which is why I, and teams across Disney Entertainment, are excited for her to officially step into this role.”
“I have had the...
Tempest had been Hulu’s svp of content partnerships, acquisitions and scheduling starting in May of 2022 and after joining the company in 2015. She begins in the new role immediately and will continue to report to Joe Earley, president of direct-to-consumer, Disney Entertainment.
“As we enter our next, critical, phase of growth for Hulu, I can think of no one better to lead us through the evolution than Lauren,” Earley said. “Over the past eight years, she has proven to be an exceptional partner and leader, while continuing to deliver the most in-demand content to our subscribers. The relationships she has built internally and externally have helped propel us forward, which is why I, and teams across Disney Entertainment, are excited for her to officially step into this role.”
“I have had the...
- 7/27/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hulu has promoted Lauren Tempest To General Manager, from her previous role as SVP of Content Partnerships, Acquisitions and Scheduling.
Tempest joined Hulu in 2015 and was appointed to the SVP post in May 2022. In her new role, she will expand her current purview, and assume responsibility for the Hulu business. Tempest will continue to report directly to Joe Earley, President of Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment
In her previous SVP position, Tempest oversaw Hulu’s library of content, working closely with Disney Television Studios, Hulu Originals, FX, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. In that role, she also worked with the company’s third-party partners to acquire top SVOD titles, which recently included the multiple Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek. With that team, Tempest was part of the group that established a new strategic scheduling framework and drove partnerships with Twdc content brands as they launched high-performing...
Tempest joined Hulu in 2015 and was appointed to the SVP post in May 2022. In her new role, she will expand her current purview, and assume responsibility for the Hulu business. Tempest will continue to report directly to Joe Earley, President of Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment
In her previous SVP position, Tempest oversaw Hulu’s library of content, working closely with Disney Television Studios, Hulu Originals, FX, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. In that role, she also worked with the company’s third-party partners to acquire top SVOD titles, which recently included the multiple Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek. With that team, Tempest was part of the group that established a new strategic scheduling framework and drove partnerships with Twdc content brands as they launched high-performing...
- 7/27/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Lauren Tempest has been promoted to general manager at Hulu, effective immediately.
Joe Earley, president of direct-to-consumer at Disney Entertainment announced the news Thursday, saying, “As we enter our next, critical, phase of growth for Hulu, I can think of no one better to lead us through the evolution than Lauren.”
Per the announcement, Tempest will be responsible for driving “overall business strategy.” She added in a statement that she is “excited to help lead and accelerate Hulu’s vision and strategy, particularly during such a major inflection point in the streaming industry.”
Tempest previously served as SVP of content partnerships, acquisitions and scheduling at Hulu since May 2022. In that role, she worked with Disney Television Studios, which includes 20th Television, 20th Animation Television, ABC Signature; Hulu Originals; FX; 20th Century Studios; and Searchlight Pictures. Tempest also worked with third-party partners for the company. Major projects such as FX’s “The Bear,...
Joe Earley, president of direct-to-consumer at Disney Entertainment announced the news Thursday, saying, “As we enter our next, critical, phase of growth for Hulu, I can think of no one better to lead us through the evolution than Lauren.”
Per the announcement, Tempest will be responsible for driving “overall business strategy.” She added in a statement that she is “excited to help lead and accelerate Hulu’s vision and strategy, particularly during such a major inflection point in the streaming industry.”
Tempest previously served as SVP of content partnerships, acquisitions and scheduling at Hulu since May 2022. In that role, she worked with Disney Television Studios, which includes 20th Television, 20th Animation Television, ABC Signature; Hulu Originals; FX; 20th Century Studios; and Searchlight Pictures. Tempest also worked with third-party partners for the company. Major projects such as FX’s “The Bear,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
Lauren Tempest, an eight-year Hulu veteran, has been appointed general manager of the Disney-controlled streamer, assuming business responsibility for the streaming service, effective immediately.
Tempest takes over the leadership spot at Hulu after Joe Earley, formerly Hulu’s president, was promoted to president of direct-to-consumer, Disney Entertainment this spring. Tempest, who served as Hulu’s senior VP of content partnerships, acquisitions and scheduling since May 2022, will continue to report directly to Earley.
“As we enter our next, critical, phase of growth for Hulu, I can think of no one better to lead us through the evolution than Lauren,” Earley said in a statement. “Over the past eight years, she has proven to be an exceptional partner and leader, while continuing to deliver the most in-demand content to our subscribers. The relationships she has built internally and externally have helped propel us forward, which is why I, and teams across Disney Entertainment,...
Tempest takes over the leadership spot at Hulu after Joe Earley, formerly Hulu’s president, was promoted to president of direct-to-consumer, Disney Entertainment this spring. Tempest, who served as Hulu’s senior VP of content partnerships, acquisitions and scheduling since May 2022, will continue to report directly to Earley.
“As we enter our next, critical, phase of growth for Hulu, I can think of no one better to lead us through the evolution than Lauren,” Earley said in a statement. “Over the past eight years, she has proven to be an exceptional partner and leader, while continuing to deliver the most in-demand content to our subscribers. The relationships she has built internally and externally have helped propel us forward, which is why I, and teams across Disney Entertainment,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu is launching a new sub-brand focused on adult animation and anime called Animayhem, Variety has learned exclusively.
The new hub is meant to capitalize on Hulu’s already popular lineup of adult animation and anime shows. Series like “American Dad,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Family Guy,” “Futurama” and “King of the Hill” consistently rank among the service’s top 10 shows based on hours streamed, per Hulu. So far this year, over one billion hours of adult animation content has been streamed on Hulu, along with over 288 million hours of anime content, the streamer claims.
“When you have the number one offering in adult animation and anime of any major streaming service, creating this destination is obvious. We know exactly where we can meet these fans, because they’re already here,” said Barrie Gruner, Hulu’s executive vice president of marketing and publicity, in an interview with Variety.
“Creating this brand was...
The new hub is meant to capitalize on Hulu’s already popular lineup of adult animation and anime shows. Series like “American Dad,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Family Guy,” “Futurama” and “King of the Hill” consistently rank among the service’s top 10 shows based on hours streamed, per Hulu. So far this year, over one billion hours of adult animation content has been streamed on Hulu, along with over 288 million hours of anime content, the streamer claims.
“When you have the number one offering in adult animation and anime of any major streaming service, creating this destination is obvious. We know exactly where we can meet these fans, because they’re already here,” said Barrie Gruner, Hulu’s executive vice president of marketing and publicity, in an interview with Variety.
“Creating this brand was...
- 7/10/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Jerrell Jimerson, Disney Streaming’s chief product officer and one of the architects of Disney+, has been let go as part of the media conglomerate’s latest round of layoffs, Variety has learned.
Jimerson on Wednesday sent a note to his team at Disney Streaming telling them that “after five incredible years at Disney, I will be leaving the company at the end of June.” Disney is laying off some 4,000 employees across the company this week, part of its previously announced target of cutting 7,000 jobs to reduce costs.
As chief product officer and EVP of product and design for Disney Streaming, Jimerson has overseen all aspects of product, user experience and design for Disney’s direct-to-consumer video streaming businesses, including Disney+, Hulu and Star+.
In recent months, the technology and product teams at Disney Streaming have become integrated into the broader Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology group, which is led by Aaron Laberge,...
Jimerson on Wednesday sent a note to his team at Disney Streaming telling them that “after five incredible years at Disney, I will be leaving the company at the end of June.” Disney is laying off some 4,000 employees across the company this week, part of its previously announced target of cutting 7,000 jobs to reduce costs.
As chief product officer and EVP of product and design for Disney Streaming, Jimerson has overseen all aspects of product, user experience and design for Disney’s direct-to-consumer video streaming businesses, including Disney+, Hulu and Star+.
In recent months, the technology and product teams at Disney Streaming have become integrated into the broader Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology group, which is led by Aaron Laberge,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
It was originally described as the “big one,” or even more pointedly, a straight-up “bloodbath.”
Either way, the lion’s share of layoffs at Disney are expected to begin Monday. From April 24-27, there will be Mouse House employees in film and TV losing their jobs every single day (except Friday), we hear. A rep for Disney declined comment.
To say that anxiety is high is an understatement. Just about everyone who works on Buena Vista Street in Burbank is on high alert, wondering whether their number is up.
“There is a sense of foreboding that the cuts are going to be wide, large-scale and very meaningful,” an industry source said, noting how low company morale is right now amid persistent rumors that at least one person from each department would have to go.
The sweeping layoffs are among the first major moves for Bob Iger since his surprise return...
Either way, the lion’s share of layoffs at Disney are expected to begin Monday. From April 24-27, there will be Mouse House employees in film and TV losing their jobs every single day (except Friday), we hear. A rep for Disney declined comment.
To say that anxiety is high is an understatement. Just about everyone who works on Buena Vista Street in Burbank is on high alert, wondering whether their number is up.
“There is a sense of foreboding that the cuts are going to be wide, large-scale and very meaningful,” an industry source said, noting how low company morale is right now amid persistent rumors that at least one person from each department would have to go.
The sweeping layoffs are among the first major moves for Bob Iger since his surprise return...
- 4/19/2023
- by Lynette Rice, Dade Hayes and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
He replaces the departing Michael Paull.
Disney has promoted Hulu president Joe Earley to lead all direct-to-consumer operations, replacing the departing Michael Paull.
Earley will have complete oversight of Disney Entertainment’s streaming efforts across flagship brands Disney+ and Hulu, and will work with content teams to drive “impactful and resonant” programming. He will also continue to lead Hulu until Disney identifies a successor.
Paull, who is exiting Disney after six years with the company, has been D2C chief since early 2022, having previously served as president of Disney+ and ESPN+ for four years.
The senior shake-up comes after chief exec...
Disney has promoted Hulu president Joe Earley to lead all direct-to-consumer operations, replacing the departing Michael Paull.
Earley will have complete oversight of Disney Entertainment’s streaming efforts across flagship brands Disney+ and Hulu, and will work with content teams to drive “impactful and resonant” programming. He will also continue to lead Hulu until Disney identifies a successor.
Paull, who is exiting Disney after six years with the company, has been D2C chief since early 2022, having previously served as president of Disney+ and ESPN+ for four years.
The senior shake-up comes after chief exec...
- 4/6/2023
- by John Elmes Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
Disney Entertainment co-chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden have named Joe Earley as president of the company’s direct-to-consumer division.
Earley will be responsible for leading Disney Entertainment’s streaming efforts, including Disney+ and Hulu, working closely with content teams around the company. In addition, he will continue leading Hulu until a successor is identified. Earley will report to Bergman and Walden.
“Joe has proven himself to be an extraordinary asset and is uniquely positioned for this role as we guide Disney’s streaming strategy into the future,” Bergman and Walden said in a statement. “His vast industry experience and deep understanding of what sets our prestigious portfolio of brands apart will be essential as we build on our robust direct-to-consumer efforts. Joe is a talented, passionate leader, committed to creative excellence, and we look forward to partnering with him in this next chapter.”
Earley succeeds Michael Paull, who is...
Earley will be responsible for leading Disney Entertainment’s streaming efforts, including Disney+ and Hulu, working closely with content teams around the company. In addition, he will continue leading Hulu until a successor is identified. Earley will report to Bergman and Walden.
“Joe has proven himself to be an extraordinary asset and is uniquely positioned for this role as we guide Disney’s streaming strategy into the future,” Bergman and Walden said in a statement. “His vast industry experience and deep understanding of what sets our prestigious portfolio of brands apart will be essential as we build on our robust direct-to-consumer efforts. Joe is a talented, passionate leader, committed to creative excellence, and we look forward to partnering with him in this next chapter.”
Earley succeeds Michael Paull, who is...
- 4/5/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
In a shake-up of Disney’s streaming leadership ranks, the company is moving Hulu president Joe Earley into the role of president of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment effective immediately — succeeding Michael Paull, who is leaving Disney after six years.
In the new role, Earley will lead Disney Entertainment’s streaming businesses including Disney+ and Hulu, reporting to co-chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden. A former longtime Fox exec, Earley joined Disney in 2019 as was instrumental in the launch of Disney+. In addition, Earley will continue as the top exec in charge of Hulu until the company identifies a replacement. Disney+ is led by president Alisa Bowen, who was elevated to the post last fall after overseeing global business operations for Disney’s streaming platforms.
Paull, a former Amazon digital video exec, was originally tapped in 2017 as CEO of BAMTech, the video-streaming company previously jointly owned by Disney, Major League Baseball...
In the new role, Earley will lead Disney Entertainment’s streaming businesses including Disney+ and Hulu, reporting to co-chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden. A former longtime Fox exec, Earley joined Disney in 2019 as was instrumental in the launch of Disney+. In addition, Earley will continue as the top exec in charge of Hulu until the company identifies a replacement. Disney+ is led by president Alisa Bowen, who was elevated to the post last fall after overseeing global business operations for Disney’s streaming platforms.
Paull, a former Amazon digital video exec, was originally tapped in 2017 as CEO of BAMTech, the video-streaming company previously jointly owned by Disney, Major League Baseball...
- 4/5/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Disney has a new streaming boss.
Joe Earley, who was President of Hulu, has been promoted to President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment. Michael Paull, who was previously in that role, is leaving the company.
The move comes after Bob Iger launched Disney Entertainment, the new division run by Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, in February, a shakeup that saw the pair take over all of the company’s global streaming businesses and managing all content decisions for Disney+ and Disney-controlled Hulu. These functions previously sat under Kareem Daniel’s Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution division.
Earley will report directly to Walden and Bergman and will continue to lead Hulu until a successor is identified. In his new role, Earley will work closely with content teams around the company to continue to expand the streaming efforts across both Disney+ and Hulu.
Earley joined Disney in January 2019 to oversee Disney+ marketing and operations...
Joe Earley, who was President of Hulu, has been promoted to President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment. Michael Paull, who was previously in that role, is leaving the company.
The move comes after Bob Iger launched Disney Entertainment, the new division run by Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, in February, a shakeup that saw the pair take over all of the company’s global streaming businesses and managing all content decisions for Disney+ and Disney-controlled Hulu. These functions previously sat under Kareem Daniel’s Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution division.
Earley will report directly to Walden and Bergman and will continue to lead Hulu until a successor is identified. In his new role, Earley will work closely with content teams around the company to continue to expand the streaming efforts across both Disney+ and Hulu.
Earley joined Disney in January 2019 to oversee Disney+ marketing and operations...
- 4/5/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Joe Earley continues to climb the ranks at Disney.
The former Fox executive has been named president of direct-to-consumer at Disney Entertainment, effectively adding Disney+ to a purview that already included oversight of Hulu. Earley will fill the void created by Michael Paull, who had served as president of direct-to-consumer at Disney Entertainment since January 2022 after joining the Mouse House in late 2017. Paull is leaving Disney after a six-year run.
“Joe has proven himself to be an extraordinary asset and is uniquely positioned for this role as we guide Disney’s streaming strategy into the future,” said Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, who made the announcement Wednesday. “His vast industry experience and deep understanding of what sets our prestigious portfolio of brands apart will be essential as we build on our robust direct-to-consumer efforts. Joe is a talented, passionate leader, committed to creative excellence, and we look forward to partnering...
The former Fox executive has been named president of direct-to-consumer at Disney Entertainment, effectively adding Disney+ to a purview that already included oversight of Hulu. Earley will fill the void created by Michael Paull, who had served as president of direct-to-consumer at Disney Entertainment since January 2022 after joining the Mouse House in late 2017. Paull is leaving Disney after a six-year run.
“Joe has proven himself to be an extraordinary asset and is uniquely positioned for this role as we guide Disney’s streaming strategy into the future,” said Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, who made the announcement Wednesday. “His vast industry experience and deep understanding of what sets our prestigious portfolio of brands apart will be essential as we build on our robust direct-to-consumer efforts. Joe is a talented, passionate leader, committed to creative excellence, and we look forward to partnering...
- 4/5/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Where has the time gone? Hulu will turn 15 this month, and the streamer is ready to celebrate. The month-long celebration will feature content premieres and finales, exclusive collaborations, and special promotions for the 48 million Hulu subscribers; even beloved Hulu characters and talent are joining in.
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“Celebrating 15 years as an industry-leading streaming service is truly remarkable!” Hulu President Joe Earley said. “Hulu has navigated the ever-changing landscape by delivering our subscribers enthralling and award-winning content, characters and storylines that have defined the cultural zeitgeist, while also driving innovation and advertising experiences. We are incredibly grateful to the millions of subscribers, fans, creators, talent, content partners, advertisers, and Hulugans who have made it all possible, and never stopped having fun along the way!”
Hulu has scheduled a month-long rollout of exciting premieres and finales following a record-breaking year of launches, award nominations, and victories. This includes...
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“Celebrating 15 years as an industry-leading streaming service is truly remarkable!” Hulu President Joe Earley said. “Hulu has navigated the ever-changing landscape by delivering our subscribers enthralling and award-winning content, characters and storylines that have defined the cultural zeitgeist, while also driving innovation and advertising experiences. We are incredibly grateful to the millions of subscribers, fans, creators, talent, content partners, advertisers, and Hulugans who have made it all possible, and never stopped having fun along the way!”
Hulu has scheduled a month-long rollout of exciting premieres and finales following a record-breaking year of launches, award nominations, and victories. This includes...
- 3/9/2023
- by Jessica Lerner
- The Streamable
Disney leadership broke down the specifics of the company-wide restructuring Thursday, following CEO Bob Iger’s initial earnings re-org announcement that split the media giant into three divisions: Disney Entertainment, ESPN and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
As announced by Iger Wednesday, under the new structure, TV chief Dana Walden and film studio head Alan Bergman will be running Disney Entertainment, which combines all of Disney’s TV, film and streaming divisions. While they are overseeing content specific to their designated brands, they will together be responsible for the streaming strategy for Disney+ and Hulu.
Josh D’Amaro will remain at his post atop Parks, Experiences and Products, while Jimmy Pitaro keeps ESPN.
Walden and Bergman will be in charge of international content and operations, alongside Pitaro for sports, prompting international chief Rebecca Campbell’s decision to exit her role. “An esteemed leader and longtime industry veteran, Campbell will stay on...
As announced by Iger Wednesday, under the new structure, TV chief Dana Walden and film studio head Alan Bergman will be running Disney Entertainment, which combines all of Disney’s TV, film and streaming divisions. While they are overseeing content specific to their designated brands, they will together be responsible for the streaming strategy for Disney+ and Hulu.
Josh D’Amaro will remain at his post atop Parks, Experiences and Products, while Jimmy Pitaro keeps ESPN.
Walden and Bergman will be in charge of international content and operations, alongside Pitaro for sports, prompting international chief Rebecca Campbell’s decision to exit her role. “An esteemed leader and longtime industry veteran, Campbell will stay on...
- 2/9/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Fox Corp.’s Fox Entertainment and Disney’s Hulu announced a multiyear content deal renewal, encompassing in-season streaming rights for Fox’s primetime shows.
The pact also includes “an extensive multiplatform strategic marketing alliance,” the companies said. That will feature joint Fox and Hulu branding across all Fox-owned and “external marketing touchpoints” to “align live and on-demand viewing messaging of Fox content.”
Under the terms of the agreement, all Fox primetime entertainment programming — including “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” 9-1-1,” “The Cleaning Lady,” “The Masked Singer” and “Next Level Chef” — will continue to stream on Hulu the next day following linear telecast. The renewal comes after after Fox Entertainment and Hulu entered into a program output deal, announced last February, which lets Hulu stream all out-of-season episodes of key Fox unscripted and animated programs.
The deal solidifies Hulu as Fox’s primary subscription-streaming outlet, as Fox Corp. does not have a...
The pact also includes “an extensive multiplatform strategic marketing alliance,” the companies said. That will feature joint Fox and Hulu branding across all Fox-owned and “external marketing touchpoints” to “align live and on-demand viewing messaging of Fox content.”
Under the terms of the agreement, all Fox primetime entertainment programming — including “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” 9-1-1,” “The Cleaning Lady,” “The Masked Singer” and “Next Level Chef” — will continue to stream on Hulu the next day following linear telecast. The renewal comes after after Fox Entertainment and Hulu entered into a program output deal, announced last February, which lets Hulu stream all out-of-season episodes of key Fox unscripted and animated programs.
The deal solidifies Hulu as Fox’s primary subscription-streaming outlet, as Fox Corp. does not have a...
- 1/30/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Fox Entertainment and Hulu have reached a multi-year content partnership which includes continued in-season streaming rights for Fox’s expansive programming slate and an extensive multi-platform strategic marketing alliance, the companies announced Monday.
Under the terms of the agreement, all Fox primetime entertainment programming – ranging from “Family Guy” and “The Cleaning Lady” to “The Masked Singer” and “Next Level Chef” – will continue to stream on Hulu the next day following its linear telecast. Additionally, the deal includes a major alliance, whereby Fox and Hulu branding will jointly share presence across all Fox-owned and external marketing touchpoints to align live and on-demand viewing messaging of Fox content.
“Our long-standing, valued partnership with Hulu consistently generates impressive results and creates an important pathway for our scripted, unscripted and animated series to maximize viewer reach,” Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade said in a statement. “Under this new deal, Fox solidifies its longer-term streaming strategy,...
Under the terms of the agreement, all Fox primetime entertainment programming – ranging from “Family Guy” and “The Cleaning Lady” to “The Masked Singer” and “Next Level Chef” – will continue to stream on Hulu the next day following its linear telecast. Additionally, the deal includes a major alliance, whereby Fox and Hulu branding will jointly share presence across all Fox-owned and external marketing touchpoints to align live and on-demand viewing messaging of Fox content.
“Our long-standing, valued partnership with Hulu consistently generates impressive results and creates an important pathway for our scripted, unscripted and animated series to maximize viewer reach,” Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade said in a statement. “Under this new deal, Fox solidifies its longer-term streaming strategy,...
- 1/30/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Exclusive: After lengthy negotiations, Fox Entertainment and Hulu have closed a new multi-year deal for in-season streaming rights to the broadcast network’s primetime series. The agreement also includes an extensive multi-platform marketing partnership.
Under the pact, all Fox primetime entertainment programming – ranging from Family Guy and The Simpsons to The Cleaning Lady and new breakout drama The Accused to The Masked Singer and Next Level Chef — will continue to stream on the Disney-controlled Hulu the next day following their linear telecast. Additionally, the deal adds a new element: joint Fox and Hulu branding across all Fox marketing efforts for its programming on the network’s platforms and beyond as well as on Hulu.
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Under the pact, all Fox primetime entertainment programming – ranging from Family Guy and The Simpsons to The Cleaning Lady and new breakout drama The Accused to The Masked Singer and Next Level Chef — will continue to stream on the Disney-controlled Hulu the next day following their linear telecast. Additionally, the deal adds a new element: joint Fox and Hulu branding across all Fox marketing efforts for its programming on the network’s platforms and beyond as well as on Hulu.
Related Story ‘Accused’ Premiere Secures Hefty Delayed Viewing To Become Fox’s Highest-Rated & Most-Watched Drama Debut In 3 Years Related Story Super Bowl Lvii Set: Philadelphia Eagles Will Meet The Kansas City Chiefs At State Farm Stadium...
- 1/30/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ is getting a new president.
Alisa Bowen has been promoted to the position. She was most recently EVP, Business Operations, a position that she was promoted to in February.
Bowen will continue to report to Michael Paull, President, Direct to Consumer, Disney Media Entertainment & Distribution.
It comes after Paull was promoted to that role earlier this year with accountability for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+. He oversees these platforms globally for Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, reporting to Kareem Daniel.
Bowen will take on the role of head of Disney+ after that restructure, which also saw promotions for Joe Earley as President of Hulu and Rebecca Campbell running an international content creation hub.
She has led global business operations for Disney’s streaming platforms, including Disney+, since its launch in 2019. She joined Disney in 2017 as SVP, Digital Media and Cto of the Company’s international operations.
“Alisa has been...
Alisa Bowen has been promoted to the position. She was most recently EVP, Business Operations, a position that she was promoted to in February.
Bowen will continue to report to Michael Paull, President, Direct to Consumer, Disney Media Entertainment & Distribution.
It comes after Paull was promoted to that role earlier this year with accountability for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+. He oversees these platforms globally for Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, reporting to Kareem Daniel.
Bowen will take on the role of head of Disney+ after that restructure, which also saw promotions for Joe Earley as President of Hulu and Rebecca Campbell running an international content creation hub.
She has led global business operations for Disney’s streaming platforms, including Disney+, since its launch in 2019. She joined Disney in 2017 as SVP, Digital Media and Cto of the Company’s international operations.
“Alisa has been...
- 9/29/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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