Cordkillers 513 - My Violence is Better Than Your Violence
Disney's plans to crack down on password sharing and raise streaming prices, new content announcements from D23, and Google's new streaming device.
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Supply Run
1. Disney Password Sharing Crackdown and Price Hikes: Disney will begin cracking down on password sharing in September and will introduce paid sharing options. Disney+ will raise prices on October 17, with increases for both ad-supported and ad-free plans across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. More details.
2. Disney’s Streaming Business Turns Profitable: Disney’s streaming division reported its first-ever profit, with Disney+ adding 1 million subscribers and Hulu nearly 1 million. However, ESPN+ posted a loss. Read more.
3. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Price Increases: Disney+ and Hulu prices will increase by up to 25% in October. The price hike affects both ad-supported and ad-free tiers. Learn more.
4. Disney and Hulu Profitable, ESPN Struggles: Disney and Hulu have returned to profitability, but ESPN continues to struggle with losses. Details here.
Search Party
1. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: Daredevil: Born Again will premiere on March 1, 2025, with Season 2 confirmed. More information.
2. Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Sneak Peek: A sneak peek at D23 revealed scenes featuring Zeb from “Rebels” and a setting resembling Hoth. The Mandalorian & Grogu movie is set to release in May 2026. Read more.
3. Skeleton Crew Premiere: The “Skeleton Crew” series will debut with a two-episode premiere on Disney+ on December 3. Details here.
4. Agatha All Along Trailer: The first two episodes of “Agatha All Along” will premiere on Disney+ on September 18. Watch the trailer.
5. Incredibles 3 in Development: “Incredibles 3” is in the works, with Brad Bird returning as the director. Learn more.
6. Toy Story 5 Announced: “Toy Story 5” is in development, with the storyline focusing on toys confronting electronics. More information.
7. Zootopia 2 Release Date: “Zootopia 2” is scheduled for release on November 26, 2025. Details here.
8. Inside Out TV Series: An animated series titled “Dream Productions,” set between “Inside Out” 1 and 2, will be released on Disney+ later this year. Learn more.
9. Avatar: Fire and Ash: “Avatar: Fire and Ash” will premiere on December 19, 2025, and promises to be “not what you expect.” Read more.
10. New Simpsons Episodes on Disney+: Four new episodes of “The Simpsons” will be released exclusively on Disney+, including a Christmas-themed double episode. Season 35 will premiere on Disney+ on October 2. Details here.
11. Saturday Night Trailer Released: The trailer for Jason Reitman’s movie “Saturday Night” has been released, with the movie set to debut on October 11. Watch the trailer.
12. House of the Dragon Final Season: “House of the Dragon” will end with its fourth season. The third season is expected to begin production in early 2025. More information.
13. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on Max: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” will be available for streaming on Max starting August 16. Details here.
14. Stranger Things Broadway Debut: “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” a prequel to the Netflix series, will make its Broadway debut on March 28, 2025, at the Marquis Theatre in New York. Learn more.
15. Disney & NBCUniversal Disagree on Hulu Valuation: Disney and NBCUniversal are in disagreement over the valuation of Hulu, with $5 billion at stake. Read more.
Scanning the Horizon
1. Google TV Streamer Launch: Google introduced a new streaming device called the Google TV Streamer, which supports 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision. The device also features a customizable remote and will replace the Chromecast. Details here.
2. Roku Sports Channel Launch: Roku is launching a free, ad-supported sports channel on August 12, featuring Major League Baseball games, Formula E races, and more. Learn more.
3. Warner Bros. Discovery on NBA Rights: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav stated that the company is focused on evaluating its sports business amid concerns about the NBA rights deal. Read more.
4. TikTok’s New Feature for Movies and TV Shows: TikTok is introducing a feature that automatically adds links to hubs in fan videos about movies and TV shows, offering info and options to buy tickets or stream content. More details.
5. NFL Games on Netflix: Paramount Global-owned CBS Sports will produce two NFL games to be aired on Netflix on Christmas Day this year. Learn more.
6. Fubo Hits Subscriber Milestone: FuboTV announced it reached 1.45 million paid subscribers, a 24% increase from the previous year, despite reporting a loss of 8 cents per share. Read more.
7. Time Is Money Initiative: Multiple U.S. agencies have launched the “Time Is Money” initiative to make it easier for consumers to unsubscribe from services, including communications and health care. Details here.