Digital Trends Live: Disney+ debuts, Snap Spectacles 3, Google Stadia’s lineup
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Ryan Waniata discuss the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Disney+’s shaky start, the Snap Spetacles 3 launch, Google’s “Project Nightingale,” Google Stadia’s lineup, a foldable bike, and more.
The Simpsons is in the wrong aspect ratio on Disney+ and it’s cutting off jokes
Disney+ debuted Tuesday with nearly every episode of The Simpsons available to binge, but not everyone is happy with the fact that the show's early seasons can only be streamed in widescreen. A majority of the episodes have been cropped for that aspect ratio, cutting out some of the show's visual gags.
The Mandalorian: Easter eggs and episode 1’s wild ending explained
Episode 1 of The Mandalorian on Disney+ took the Star Wars saga to some new places and offered plenty of call-outs, Easter Eggs, and at least one big surprise for fans of the sci-fi saga. Here are the highlights from the episode and some details about how they connect to the greater Star Wars universe.
Did Han or Greedo shoot first? New Disney+ edit of Star Wars makes it less clear
The most controversial scene in the Star Wars Special Edition has been revised for Disney+, with a few new shots and some re-rendered laser blasts making the showdown between Han and Greedo more ambiguous than ever. At least it looks good: On Disney+, the original Star Wars trilogy is available in 4K.
This Disney+ bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ is the best deal in streaming
If you're considering subscribing to Disney+, the entertainment powerhouse's new streaming video service, a cost-saving Disney+ bundle that includes Hulu and ESPN+ along with all the Disney content. This package includes television series, movies, and original content from Disney and Hulu.
Disney+ problems: Demand crashes service just hours after debut
On the much-anticipated debut day of Disney+, many subscribers are experiencing glitches with the service and are unable to properly connect to the platform. Many subscribers are reporting an error message that says “unable to connect," while other users are unable to see the Disney+ app in Apple’s App Store.
Netflix vs. Disney+
Netflix and Disney+ are two of the biggest names in streaming. On one side, Disney+ has Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar. On the other, Netflix has Stranger Things, The Crown, Ozark, and more movies than you could ever watch. Which service will emerge victorious? Our in-depth guide will help you decide.
What devices are compatible with Disney+?
Want to watch Disney+ but worried that your current streaming hardware isn't up to the task? Don't worry. We have the full list of devices that are compatible with Disney+ right here, but you can rest easy. If you have a streaming box, game console, mobile device, or web browser, you're probably covered.
The best classic Simpsons episodes on Disney+
With the launch of Disney+, every single episode of The Simpsons’ 30-year run is finally available to stream in one easily-accessible place. Hereis a list of the best classic Simpsons episodes to watch on the streaming service, according to former writer and showrunner Bill Oakley.
Never mind. Disney+ will have almost all the Marvel movies at launch too
Despite earlier reports to the contrary, you'll be able to enjoy almost the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+ when it launches. The service will host 16 of the 23 Marvel movies at launch, with another four expected to arrive in early 2020 once their Netflix exclusivity agreements expire.
Digital Trends Live: Death Stranding, Disney+ review, and wooden cartoons
On this episode o Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Gavin DeGraw discuss the top trending stories in tech, including the release of Death Stranding, a Disney+ review, more Starlink satellites launched, Airbnb to verify every listing, and more.
Don’t worry, Disney+ will be on Amazon Fire TV devices at launch
Just a few days ahead of the Disney+ launch, Disney and Amazon have confirmed that the streaming service will be available on Amazon Fire devices, complete with Alexa smart assistant capabilities, when Disney+ debuts on November 12. The seven-day Disney+ free trial will be available directly through the app.
What you need to know about Star Wars before watching The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian debuts on Disney+ on November 12, 2019, but the galaxy has changed quite a bit from the end of Return of the Jedi. If you want to get the most out of the new Star Wars show, here's what you need to know about the Empire, the New Republic, and all of your favorite characters.
Disney+ will run an ad at launch, but it won’t interrupt your movies
Disney+ and ESPN+ subscribers will have to see some display ads in order for Disney to buy back the rights to some of its TV shows and movies, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The ads will reportedly prompt subscribers to sign up for Starz. Disney will run the ads on its streaming service and ESPN+.
James Cameron’s sci-fi epic Avatar joins the Disney+ launch lineup
Disney's multibillion-dollar Fox acquisition pays off as James Cameron's box-office-busting adventure film Avatar heads to Disney+, Disney's new streaming service, on launch day, making it easy for you to catch up before Cameron's four Avatar sequels begin rolling out in late 2021.
Disney+ streaming service reportedly already has over 1 million subscribers
Even though Disney+ doesn’t launch until November 12, it reportedly already has a lot of subscribers. New data from Jumpshot reveals that over one million people were tracked on the Disney+ sign-up page and made a purchase through the site between August 25 and October 14.
Watch The Mandalorian’s second trailer before the show’s Disney+ debut
The Mandalorian launches on November 12, 2019 along with Disney+, but you don't need to wait until then to see more of what series creator Jon Favreau has in store. The second trailer for the first (although far from the last) live-action Star Wars TV show has arrived, and you can catch it right here.
Disney is working overtime to keep The Mandalorian’s big twist a secret
Apparently, The Mandalorian has a "Star Wars spoiler" so big that Disney won't even screen the first episode of the show, which launches alongside Disney+ on November 12, for critics. Also, who's that grizzled alien revealed in The Mandalorian's newest set of promotional posters?
Why do some movies and TV shows disappear from streaming services?
Even though Disney owns the Disney+ catalog, CEO Bob Iger recently said that some movies and TV series will disappear from the service after launch (and no, despite what you've heard, you won't be able to save them by downloading them). Here's why that kind of thing happens.
The hottest new series and seasons streaming in November 2019
With Apple TV+ and Disney+ launching November 2019, the month is chock-full of new TV series to stream, from hotly anticipated series like The Mandalorian to interesting documentaries like The World According to Jeff Goldblum, along with new seasons from favorite series.
Disney CEO Bob Iger thinks you’ll gladly pay more for Disney+ than Apple TV+
Even though Apple TV+ is debuting the same month as Disney+, Disney CEO Bob Iger said he is not worried about his competitor's lower price point -- and he expects you won't care about it either. Both streaming services will debut in November.
How to get Disney+ free with a Verizon Wireless unlimited data plan
All new and existing Verizon Wireless customers with unlimited data plans, as well as new Verizon Fios and 5G home internet subscribers, can get a year of Disney+, the new streaming service that'll be the exclusive digital home for Star Wars, Marvel, Disney's classic library, and more, for free.
The complete Disney+ launch lineup gets a three-and-a-half-hour trailer
Want to catch an early glimpse at The Mandalorian, X-Men: The Animated Series, or some of the ultra-weird films coming to Disney+? Don't wait for Disney+ to debut. A new thre-and-a-half hour video offers 15-second glimpses at the (almost) complete Disney+ launch lineup in advance of its November 12 launch date.
Dream job will pay you $1,000 to binge-watch Disney+. Here’s how to apply
A review company will pay up to five people $1,000 to watch a variety of movies and TV shows to be featured on the upcoming Disney+ streaming service -- you just need to watch 30 of them in 30 days. The service debuts on November 12. Here's everything you need to apply to the dream job.
Digital Trends Live: Fortnite season 10, Pixel 4 event, Disney+ offerings
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Nicole Raney dig into the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including the season 10 ending of Fortnite, the upcoming Google Pixel 4 event, Blizzard reduces Hearthstone suspension, Disney+ showcases their content, and more.
Disney+ might kill Blu-rays forever with streaming bonus features
Disney's upcoming Disney+ streaming service might include the bonus features usually reserved for DVD and Blu-ray releases, and that could be a big deal in the competition for streaming subscribers and what's left of the market for disc-based movie releases.
Disney+ is letting you grab three years of service for less than $5 per month
For a limited time, you can get Disney+ for about 20% off, as long as you're willing to commit to three years of the service in advance. Just act fast, we don't know how long the deal will last. If you've already decided that you're going to sign up, it's a good way to save some money.
Disney bans Netflix, Amazon vanishes from Apple: Welcome to the streaming wars
The war for streaming subscribers is just beginning, but Disney's decision to ban Netflix ads from its networks and the disappearance of the Amazon Prime Video app from Apple's App Store are two of the latest volleys to indicate that things are going to get worse for subscribers before they get better.
Why Disney+, HBO, and other streamers don’t want you to binge
Netflix has changed the way we enjoy TV by making binge-watching an American pastime. But Disney+ and HBO remain committed to the old-fashioned model of releasing one episode — and only one episode — of their most popular shows a week. Here's why that's unlikely to change anytime soon.
The Mandalorian trailer teases a grimy Western set in the Star Wars Universe
The first trailer for Disney+'s first live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, dropped at Disney's D23 Expo, and it's full of weird aliens, wide-open plains, tense blaster battles, and other spaghetti-western tropes, all set among the familiar sights and sounds of the Star Wars Universe.
The MCU gets weirder as She-Hulk and Moon Knight spin-offs are set for Disney+
Superstar lawyer Jen Walters and troubled billionaire vigilante Marc Spector — better known to comic readers as She-Hulk and Moon Knight, respectively — will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 4 via their own Disney+ series, before joining their fellow MCU stars on the big screen.
Ms. Marvel’s Disney+ series will introduce the MCU’s first Muslim hero
Kamala Kahn, the fan-favorite teen superhero better known as the shape-changing Ms. Marvel, will star in her very own Disney+ show, making her the first Muslim character to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Screenwriter and comedian Bisha K. Ali will oversee the series.
Five awesome storylines the new Obi-Wan series on Disney+ needs to explore
With Disney reportedly planning to bring Ewan McGregor back as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi for an upcoming series on its Disney+ subscription streaming video service, we dug deep to come up with these storylines we want to see in a show that puts "Old Ben" Kenobi front and center in the Star Wars saga.
Disney+ is compelling, but the Marvel Comics vault could make it unstoppable
Disney's upcoming streaming service Disney+ already looks like a great entry in the subscription-based streaming video marketplace, but adding the extensive library of Marvel Comics to the mix could make it the most comprehensive entertainment option available -- and virtually unbeatable.