120 posts tagged ‘disney’
Why Disney Stopped Subscriptions on the App Store
mjtsai,
Ariel Michaeli (October 2024): I see Disney’s choice of leaving the App Store as a long-term mistake that would cost them even more than the 30% they were giving Apple. Ariel Michaeli: Now that we have enough MRR data I think the reason is a bit clearer - and it isn’t just about fees.[…]In November, […]
Why Skeleton Crew Brought a Kids’ Perspective to Star Wars
Gizmodo,
It's been a long time coming, but Star Wars is ready for its youngest heroes' perspective on the galaxy far, far away.
Disney+ and Hulu Drop IAP
Juli Clover: The change was noted on Reddit over the weekend, and there are details on the Disney+ and Hulu websites. Both the Disney+ and Hulu websites say that new and returning subscribers cannot sign up for and pay through Apple, but existing Apple-billed subscribers are not affected. […] Eliminating the in-app purchase fees paid […]
2024’s Canceled Shows, for Your Final Consideration
Vulture,
The Flight Attendant has not been cleared for takeoff.
Hazbin Hotel's Creator on the Inspirations Behind Her Cult-Beloved Series
A cult animated short with over 92 million views made a dark darling out of Hazbin Hotel, and its popularity inspired a legion of fans to raise a little hell so it could get picked up to series. It’s now a Prime Video animated (and very adult) musical comedy, and io9 got a chance to talk with creator Vivienne Medrano… Read more...
Here Are All the Apps You Will and Won’t Get on the Vision Pro
Those diving into Apple’s new mixed reality headset might be missing a few of their favorite apps as they navigate the Cupertino company’s new “spatial” environment. Pre-orders for the Vision Pro go live Friday, but if you’re considering dropping $3,500 on this big-budget headset, you should know what kinds of virtual… Read more...
DC Is Already Preparing For Its Heroes' Public Domain Era
The arrival of Steamboat Willie—and with it, the first steps of Mickey Mouse himself—into the public domain at the start of 2024 has been a milestone that, in just under three weeks, already seen a bevy of horrifying riffs and a look ahead to what other stalwarts of culture will join him next. At Warner Bros., just as… Read more...
Ariana DeBose finds her space, and then some
AV Club,
Ariana DeBose, who turns 33 on January 25, has already attained the kind of success some actors only dream of, winning an Oscar and a Golden Globe for West Side Story, and being nominated for a Tony (Summer: The Donna Summer Musical) and an Emmy (for hosting the 2022 Tony Awards ceremony). DeBose is striking while the… Read more...