“Obi-Wan-Kenobi” account teased that it would be dropping a “new trailer today” for the highly anticipated Disney+ series on May 4th, or “Star Wars Day” for fans.The studio did not disappoint fans of the galaxy-spanning saga when the full trailer debuted Wednesday morning: Obi-Wan’s failed apprentice Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader makes an appearance.The crowd-pleasing trailer for the streaming series also depicts Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) on the run from the growing Empire, as well as a new force of Jedi-hunting enemies called the Inquisitors (played by Star Wars new-comers Moses Ingram and Rupert Friend) as well verbal altercations with Joel Edgerton — who reprises his role as Owen Lars. Throughout the footage, there are several action-packed sequences as well the appearance of the iconic lightsaber.
Disney+ Has 30% More Value Than Average Streaming Services Due To Its Genre Focus, Fandom Report Finds
19.04.2022 - 16:31 / deadline.com
Disney’s focus on genre fans and programming makes Disney+ 30% more valuable than average streaming services, according to Fandom’s “State of Streaming” report.
Fandom, which was founded in 2004 by Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley Starling, controls a large cache of data on consumer preferences in film, TV, video games and other corners of pop culture. The company says it gets more than 300 million unique visitors per month and hosts more than 250,000 “wikis,” or interactive information hubs.
Conducted in the last week of January, the streaming study gauged the habits and sentiments of 5,500 global Fandom users. Survey responses were cross-checked with Fandom’s proprietary fan panel.
The report settled on three “rules” for studios and streaming providers. They must “lean into genre strengths”; “rethink the in-theater experience to differentiate from growing at-home viewing trends”; and “super-serve consumers beyond the screen.”
Not surprisingly, streaming consumers are sensitive to price. On average, they told Fandom they pay for five streaming services, with monthly costs per service coming in at $7.46. Cost is the top reason cited for subscribers wanting to cancel a subscription, with 61% calling theirs too expensive.
Genre is the main differentiating trait for 62% of respondents making choices of what to sign up for, with Disney+ leading the pack in terms of delivering genre content. In large part because of those genre offerings, Disney+ was estimated to have a 30% higher value than an average video streaming service. The top franchises and brands in terms of how they cater to fans beyond screen content are, in order, Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter and Marvel. Such is their allegiance to those major brands that
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PlayStation Now adds ‘Blasphemous’, ‘Soulcalibur 6’ and more
Sony has revealed the new games coming to its PlayStation Now streaming and download service this month.Going live today (May 3) are three titles for subscribers to dive into, including Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, Soulcalibur 6 and Blasphemous.Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is a 3D fighting game set in the manga and anime universe of Naruto. Released in 2016, this entry revamps the combat of the Storm series by allowing players to switch between three fighters at a time, with a roster of 106 fighters to choose from.Soulcalibur 6 is another fighting game, but this one focuses on weapon-based fighting and in-depth character creation.
Tubi Plans To Bring 100 New Original Titles To Fox-Owned Streaming Service Over The Next Year – NewFronts
More than two years into its run at Fox Corp., Tubi is ramping up in original programming, planning 100 new film and TV titles over the next year as viewership continues to rise.
Bravo Series to Begin Streaming Next-Day on Peacock
Bravo fans can now access the network’s most popular series even faster on streaming. All Bravo content will now be streaming the next day on Peacock for the streamer’s premium subscribers.Among the current season shows available to stream immediately is the Season 14 premiere of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”“Next-day availability on Peacock expands Bravo’s reach to a whole new audience who otherwise may not have access to the network, while also giving our ‘Bravoholics’ an easy way to catch up or dig deep on past seasons of their favorite shows,” sFrances Berwick, Chairman, Entertainment Networks, said in a statement.
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Star Ewan McGregor Is “Totally Up For” Reprising The Jedi In More ‘Star Wars’ Projects
The next big “Star Wars” event of the Disney era of the franchise is heading to the small screen with the Deborah Chow-directed prequel series “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” The series reunites Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen after last working together on “Star Wars: Revenge of The Sith.” Fans are excited to see the two actors back in the franchise but if it was up to McGregor, this wouldn’t be the last time he’ll play the iconic Jedi.
Elisha Cuthbert Says ‘Happy Endings’ Probably ‘Should Have Started’ on a Streaming Service: ‘I Think We Would’ve Thrived’
Happy Endings was only on the air for three seasons, but Elisha Cuthbert is thankful that the sitcom even reached that milestone.
Netflix and Other Streaming Services Face Potential ‘Harmful Content’ Regulation in UK
i news on Wednesday in which she wrote, “The competition for eyeballs is fiercer than ever – and we’ve got to ensure British broadcasters can hold their own in this fight.”She notes that the rise of “American streaming giants” over the last year has left linear channels such as the BBC and ITV with 20% less viewers. Her office has published a broadcasting white paper that would impose content regulations on U.S.
Comcast, Charter Form Joint Venture to Launch Nationwide Streaming Service
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorComcast and Charter Communications, the two biggest cable operators in the U.S., are joining forces in the streaming wars.The two companies on Wednesday announced a 50-50 joint venture to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform on a variety of branded 4K streaming devices and smart TVs to reach customers in major markets across the country with the platform.Comcast will license Flex, its aggregated streaming platform and hardware to the JV, contribute the retail business for XClass TVs, and contribute Xumo, the free, ad-supported streaming service it acquired in 2020. Charter will make an initial contribution of $900 million, funded over multiple years.The XClass TVs will be available through national retail partners and potentially direct from Comcast and Charter to provide more customer choice.
90 Day Fiance’s Anny Francisco and Robert Springs’ Family Album: Photos
90 Day Fiancé couple Anny Francisco and Robert Springs have been busy growing their family since tying the knot in September 2019 in Florida.
Bill Maher Recalls the Time Bob Odenkirk Nearly Killed Him in Aspen — as Robert Evans
Roberrrt Evannnss as God,” Odenkirk replied, doing his best voice of the legendary Hollywood studio exec, producer and actor.“You’re going to do it again,” Maher said, bracing.“Roberrrt Evannnss as God,” Odekirk repeated, eliciting Maher’s recollection of his near-death experience.“I remember watching, standing in this tent,” Maher said. “And I was laughing so hard.
Hulu Down: Users Report Widespread Problems Accessing Streaming Service
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorHulu was apparently experiencing broad technical difficulties Thursday, as many users spanning the U.S. complained about problems streaming video and accessing the Hulu app.User reports of issues with Hulu began to spike around 8 p.m.
CNN+ Streaming Service Is Shutting Down, Less Than a Month After Launch
The brand new streaming service CNN+ is already being shut down.
CNN's streaming service shutting down a month after launch
CNN's brand-new streaming service, CNN+, is shutting down only a month after launch.In a Thursday memo, incoming CNN chief executive Chris Licht said the service would shut down at the end of April.CNN+ launched when its parent was still part of AT&T. It combined with Discovery earlier this month in a new company, Warner Bros.
90 Day Fiancé stars Anny Francisco and Robert Springs’ 7-month-old son Adriel dies
90 Day Fiancé stars Anny Francisco and Robert Springs have shared the devastating news that their seven month old son Adriel has died. Anny announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram, alongside a photo of a black ribbon. She wrote: “Today is one of the worst days of my life, my son Adriel Spring died, I am devastated and my family… “Life is so hard and difficult.
90 Day Fiance’s Anny Francisco and Robert Springs’ 7-Month-Old Son Adriel Dies
A heartbreaking loss. 90 Day Fiancé alums Anny Francisco and Robert Springs announced the death of their son, Adriel, on Thursday, April 21.