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Disney Pays $900 Million to Fully Acquire Streaming Tech Firm BAMTech

Disney buys out Major League Baseball's remaining 15% stake in BAMTech for $900 million, securing 100% ownership of the technology that powers Disney+. This deal marks one of the final major moves by former CEO Bob Chapek.

James Earl Jones Licenses AI to Replicate Darth Vader Voice

James Earl Jones allows Ukrainian AI firm Respeecher to clone his iconic Darth Vader voice using archival audio. The technology currently features in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series as the 91-year-old actor steps back from the role.

Netflix Ad-Supported Tier Targets $7 to $9 Monthly Price Point

Netflix plans to launch a new ad-supported subscription tier costing between $7 and $9 per month. The tier includes around four minutes of ads per hour and restricts access to the full content catalog.

Disney Streaming Surpasses Netflix With 221 Million Total Subscribers

The Walt Disney Company beats expectations by adding 14.4 million Disney+ subscribers in the third quarter, pushing its combined streaming audience past Netflix.

Disney Streaming Surpasses Netflix With 221 Million Total Subscribers

The Walt Disney Company beats expectations by adding 14.4 million Disney+ subscribers in the third quarter, pushing its combined streaming audience past Netflix.

Disney+ Reaches 73.7 Million Subscribers in Record-Breaking First Year

Disney+ surpasses 73.7 million subscribers in its first year, easily smashing its original four-year goal. The rapid growth positions the streaming service as a formidable competitor to Netflix.

NBCU's Peacock Outpaces Quibi in Early Mobile App Downloads

NBCUniversal's new streaming service Peacock reaches 1.5 million mobile downloads in its first six days, beating Quibi's early performance but trailing far behind Disney+.

Hamilton Musical Drives Record Disney+ Downloads Over Holiday Weekend

The premiere of the hit musical "Hamilton" gives Disney+ a massive 74% boost in U.S. app downloads over the July 4th weekend. This launch easily becomes the streaming service's largest content release of 2020.

CES 2020 Highlights 8K TVs and Streaming Integration

The 2020 Consumer Electronics Show focuses heavily on advanced 8K televisions that seamlessly connect to popular streaming platforms. New technology like AI and 5G promises to revolutionize how viewers discover and consume entertainment at home and on the road.

Disney Executive Kevin Mayer Departs to Lead TikTok as CEO

Disney streaming chief Kevin Mayer leaves his post to become the CEO of TikTok and COO of parent company ByteDance. The high-profile move prompts internal leadership shifts at Disney as the video app seeks an American executive to navigate political scrutiny.

Quibi Reaches 300,000 Downloads on Launch Day, Falling Short of Disney+

Quibi installs 300,000 users on its first day, a figure that represents just 7.5% of Disney+'s record-breaking launch. The mobile streaming platform faces unique challenges as its on-the-go format collides with global stay-at-home orders.

Disney Accelerates 'Frozen 2' Streaming Debut Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Disney is moving up the Disney+ release of "Frozen 2" to this Sunday, three months ahead of schedule, to entertain families stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The early release highlights the company's shift toward streaming as theatrical film premieres face indefinite delays.

Netflix Downplays Rivals But Admits Slowing US Growth

Netflix reports steady global subscriber growth for Q4 2019 despite new competition, but acknowledges a dramatic slowdown in the US market.

Disney Plus Tops Google's 2019 Year in Search Trends

Google releases its 2019 Year in Search data, revealing Disney Plus as the top trending search term in the United States. The list highlights the massive influence of streaming services, tech products, and internet culture on the year's biggest queries.