“Netflix Killer” Has Lehmanites Excited
Disney+ includes the streaming services ESPN+ and Hulu. (Photo Credit: Business Insider)
By Nelson Fernandez
A new streaming service that’s being called the “Netflix killer” has been eagerly anticipated by a huge number of fans. A survey found that 70 percent of people were “likely” or “very likely” to drop their current streaming service in favor of Disney Plus, released nationwide on Nov. 12, 2019, according to Variety. Many Lehman students are also enthusiastic.
"Disney is making so much money out of nostalgia. I was a big Disney kid, so it's so valuable to me, being able to see the shows I grew up with," said Sharaah Aquinos, a studio art major and sophomore at Lehman who utilizes the streaming services of Disney Plus.
Danaye Branch, a Lehman junior and psychology major said, “Disney Plus seems like the best service to stream Disney classic movies and shows, along with new franchises and series.”
The new streaming service, Disney+, launched for viewers to enjoy Disney classics on Nov. 12. (Photo Credit: Digital Trends)
Accessible on a wide range of devices, Disney Plus launched on Nov. 12, 2019, with a free seven-day trial while officially billing subscribers on Nov. 19 with three subscription options; $7 for a month, $70 annually and bundle for $12.99 a month that includes Hulu and ESPN Plus.
The streaming-service television network includes every classic show known to older fans such as “Even Stevens,” “That’s So Raven,” “The Proud Family,” and even older Disney movies that aired before the Channel’s first launched on April 18, 1983, including “Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs” (1937), and “Miracle on 34 Street” (1947). All Pixar movies to date, from “Toy Story” (1995) to “Cars 3” (2017) are available as well.
Disney Plus’ interface offers a smooth content-browsing experience; films and series are sorted by categories Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic.
Marvel fans will find not only some of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films like “Captain Marvel” (2019) but also classic animations, such as “X-Men” (1992) and “Spider-Woman” (1979). “Star Wars” sequels, in addition to “The Clone Wars,” and the brand-new series exclusive to Disney Plus, “The Mandalorian” (2019), are currently available. Other streaming-shows exclusive to Disney Plus include: “James Cameron’s Avatar” (2009) and 30 seasons of “The Simpsons.”
Marvel Studios announced some TV programs under development for Disney Plus as well; “The Falcon” and “The Winter Soldier” planned for 2020, and “What If…?” for 2021. These will retell part of the biggest events from the cinematic universe. Since the launch of Disney Plus, there is also a live-action remake of Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp” (2019), starring Tessa Thompson as Lady, and Justin Theroux as the Tramp.
According to the Verge, Disney’s goal heading into the direct-to-consumer space is to provide general entertainment, family and sports content.
“Anyone young or old could find a timeless classic or a new show to fall in love with,” Branch said.
A few of the shows available with Disney+. (Photo Credit: ABC7 LA)
