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Split screen showing a cheerful Pixar character from 'Hoppers' and a menacing figure from 'Scream 7', representing new streaming releases.
Film & TV

New Streaming Releases Arrive This Weekend

Pixar's latest animated comedy, 'Hoppers,' lands on Disney+ this weekend, alongside 'Scream 7' on Paramount+, and two 'Love Island' series across competing platforms.

Julian Mercer·June 6, 2026
A luxurious living room with a TV displaying a streaming service, symbolizing the premium choice for ad-free viewing.
Media Industry

Why Are Ad-Free Streaming Subscriptions Becoming a Premium Service?

In October 2025, Disney+ raised its monthly ad-free price to $18.

Leo Hartmann·June 4, 2026
Brendan Wayne as The Mandalorian, in full armor, performing a physical action sequence with dramatic lighting.
Behind the Scenes

Brendan Wayne continues as primary physical performer for The Mandalorian

For much of Din Djarin's on-screen presence in 'The Mandalorian', actor Brendan Wayne performs the walking and action sequences, not Pedro Pascal.

Victor Ren·May 24, 2026
A young woman in an enchanted setting, representing Ella, with a hint of a magical boarding school in the background, symbolizing the new TV series.
Film & TV

Disney+ Develops Ella Enchanted TV Series With New Creative Team

Anne Hathaway, who famously starred as Ella in the 2004 film 'Ella Enchanted,' is now attached as an executive producer for a new TV series adaptation of the beloved fantasy tale for Disney+.

Julian Mercer·May 19, 2026
Jeremy Slater, the creator of Marvel's Moon Knight series, depicted as a silhouette walking away from the Marvel logo amidst a clash of ancient and modern imagery.
Creators

Moon Knight creator Jeremy Slater exits Marvel series over creative differences

Jeremy Slater, creator and head writer of Disney+'s 'Moon Knight,' departed the series mid-production after losing a creative battle with the director.

Julian Mercer·May 13, 2026
Jeremy Slater, the former head writer of Moon Knight, depicted as a silhouette walking away from the Marvel logo amidst a chaotic production set.
Creators

Jeremy Slater exits Moon Knight over creative differences

The creator and head writer of Disney+'s 'Moon Knight,' Jeremy Slater, stepped away mid-production after the director won a creative battle, leading to an entirely new writing team.

Julian Mercer·May 12, 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu stand together against a backdrop of stars, ready for their big-screen adventure in the upcoming 2026 Star Wars movie.
Film & TV

The Mandalorian and Grogu: Star Wars Movie in 2026

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives in theaters on May 22, 2026, marking a significant cinematic return for the beloved Disney+ series.

Julian Mercer·May 6, 2026
A visual representation of major streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, and Disney forming dominant, monolithic structures in a digital landscape, overshadowing smaller platforms.
Media Industry

Streaming: The End of Open Content Aggregation Models

Netflix, Amazon, and Disney now control over 60% of the global streaming market, according to Fortune .

Leo Hartmann·April 20, 2026
Cinematic split screen showing traditional wide-screen cinema contrasted with energetic vertical video content flowing from mobile devices, representing the shift in audience attention.
Content Creation

Vertical Video's Rise: Strategies for Audience Engagement in 2026

This month, Netflix is launching a vertical video discovery feed within its mobile application, a significant shift toward a content format synonymous with short-form social media.

Tara Collins·April 18, 2026