Disney lone major studio holdout for 4K movies in Apple's iTunes

A significant gap in Tuesday's announcement of 4K movies coming to iTunes was Disney, normally one of Apple's closest corporate partners.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 19

Disney to keep Marvel & Star Wars movies exclusive to its streaming service

After late 2019, Disney's upcoming streaming service will be the only place the public can stream Marvel and "Star Wars" titles, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced at a Los Angeles media conference on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 30

Marvel & Star Wars could be separate from new Disney streaming service

Despite nominally being under the same corporate banner, Marvel and "Star Wars" could be spun off into their own streaming services separate from one Disney announced this week, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 16

Apple Clips for iPhone updated with more graphic options, Disney and Pixar characters

Apple has updated its Clips app, adding an array of Disney characters to the video app, and new customizable text banners, overlays, and posters added for video clip presentations.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 3

Analyst floats idea of Apple buying Disney to make 'tech/media juggernaut'

A new analyst report suggests that Apple should acquire long-time media partner Disney to smooth out seasonal concerns about earnings and make a massive end-to-end media development and delivery platform — but this is not the first time this unlikely scenario has been bandied about.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 57

As Apple explores truly wireless iPhone charging, Disney Research demos cord-free room concept

Disney Research has showcased an automatic, unaided charging platform that would enable purpose-built structures — such as cabinets, rooms or even entire warehouses — to generate and deliver power to mobile receivers in close proximity.

Josh Levenson 9 years ago 34

As Apple hypes original content, Disney & Google sever ties with popular YouTube star PewDiePie

Disney and Google have drawn back their support of "PewDiePie," a leading YouTube star and the centerpiece of the YouTube Red subscription service, after a recent video featured an anti-Semitic joke. The shakeup comes just as Apple has begun teasing two upcoming exclusive programs for Apple Music.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 21

Hulu signs deal for Disney content landing over 50 movies

Although Netflix may have secured the rights to newer Disney movies, Hulu this week announced a deal claiming over 50 movies from the company's back catalog.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Hulu forges deals with Fox & Disney for upcoming live TV service

Hulu on Tuesday announced content deals with two of its co-owners, Fox and Disney, as it prepares to launch a live TV service next year.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Investors buoyed by report claiming Apple, Disney are potential Netflix buyers

Hot on the heels of rumors that Disney was investigating buying social media platform Twitter, now Netflix is said to under scrutiny by Disney and possibly Apple for a buyout bid, allowing either company to greatly expand on media delivery to cord-cutters.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 26

Disney said to be weighing Twitter purchase to bolster online video efforts

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly examining the prospects, and the risks, of purchasing social media venue Twitter, potentially battling Google and Salesforce for the service.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 12

New Apple-exclusive interface arrives in ABC streaming TV revamp

In a move to appeal to cable cutters, ABC has refreshed its streaming video service with a new user interface designed specifically for Apple's iOS and tvOS, as well as more on-demand content and an expansion of markets eligible for a local live feed.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

Only months after launch, 'Disney Infinity' ditches support for Apple TV

Disney has revealed it no longer plans to update "Disney Infinity 3.0" for Apple TV, meaning new content and compatibility with new figurines will arrive only on competing platforms.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 109

Disney CEO & Apple board member Bob Iger calls Apple TV best television interface ever

The ease of use of the Apple TV is a good thing for content creators, Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger said in an interview on Monday, praising Apple for creating what he believes is the most intuitive television user interface ever.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 47

DisneyLife online streaming service launches in UK with iOS & Apple TV support

Disney on Tuesday launched a new online streaming service known as DisneyLife, currently available only in the U.K., but with plans for global expansion.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

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