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Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, is the company’s answer to rival services.The newest entry in an already crowded market goes head-to-head with some of the industry’s biggest names like Netflix. So, what makes Disney+ different and what can viewers expect from the new service? Recent news reveals all about what could become your favorite streaming option in the fall.
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Over the course of a year, Disney has been making announcements about content coming to the site. With so many well known titles in their catalog, the company is building off nostalgia and specific fanbases for their first additions to the site.
Iin terms of remakes or reboots,this Disney streaming service has fans of all ages covered. Announced titles based on famous franchises include Home Alone and Night at the Museum. it’s not just movies making their mark in this category, High School Musical will also get a new take on its famous characters.
The real jewels of the service’s original content comes from their Marvel and Star Wars related titles. The Mandalorian, directed by Jon Favreau, brings a new story to the Star Wars universe. It’s the first of several announced series from the franchise with others in development like the much anticipated Obi Wan prequel which is rumored to star Ewan Mcgregor.
Marvel fans also have something to look forward to thanks to the inclusion of special series only seen on the service. Falcon and Winter Soldier, WandaVision, and Loki will all feature the original actors from the films in continuing original storylines. an animated Marvel project, What If?, is also coming to the site.
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In addition to original additions, Disney+ is also aiming to showcase what has made the company as well as 20th Century Fox, Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm entertainment leaders. On day one, the Disney streaming service is promising to give viewers access to the entire Disney library as well as Star Wars and Marvel titles. This is the first time that Disney will have their entire live action and animated catalog in one place.
Which Devices Will Feature The Service?
Disney has announced the devices that will carry the service. Google Android devices and Apple products are the biggest names to house all things Disney+. For gamers, Playstation4 as well as Xbox One consoles also plan on being included in coverage options. The most notable name not to be included in device announcements in Amazon. All Amazon products, including Fire TV, will not be carrying the service at launch. This detail could change at a later date, but for now it excludes a large market that relies on items such as Fire Stick to get their entertainment apps.
