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- 1Disney+ updates terms to allow ads on all plans●Disney+: New user agreement allows ads before movies in all subscriptions
Disney+ has updated its user agreement so that all subscriptions, including premium ad-free tiers, may now include advertising before movies. The change means subscribers who previously paid extra to avoid ads could still see pre-roll advertising. Consumer rights advocates are highlighting the policy shift and urging subscribers to review the updated terms.
- 2Disney+ and Hulu raise prices up to 13 percent●Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
Disney is raising subscription prices for Disney+ and Hulu by as much as 13 percent, according to Ars Technica. The increases come in the same period the company reported its streaming profits had doubled, prompting criticism from subscribers who see the hikes as profiteering rather than a response to rising costs.
- 3Returning Horror Hit Tops Disney+ Weekly Viewership●The Returning Horror Hit Is Disney+’s Most-Watched Show of the Week
A returning horror series has become the most-watched show on Disney+ for the week, according to IMDb. The show's comeback has evidently drawn a large audience to the streaming service, making it the platform's top performer over the past seven days. It marks a strong start for the new season.
- 4Mary Poppins TV Series in Development●Mary Poppins: TV Series Based on P.L. Travers Books in the Works
A television series based on P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins books is in the works. The project will adapt the original stories about the magical nanny rather than drawing on the classic Disney films, and news of its development is now being picked up by entertainment outlets. No network, cast or release details have been confirmed yet.