Disney+ for Australia?

[KeithS]

The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting today that Disney Enterprises Inc. has registered the Australian trademark for Disney+ which could indicate they are planning to launch the streaming service here in Australia.

Disney's streaming deal with Stan was only a short-term engagement and as we discussed earlier on the Stan thread, it looks like it was a test to see how many new subscribers Disney could attract and whether it would be viable to launch Disney+ here.  Well it looks like we might have our answer and Disney+ will be on its way here next year.

You can read the SMH article here: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/disney-lodges-australian-trademark-for-streaming-platform-as-stan-deal-enters-final-stretch-20190604-p51ugc.html

So far I've avoided signing up for any streaming service other than what comes with my Foxtel box - but I have to say that I'm tempted if the catalogue is as big as the US version and we get the new Star Wars TV series too!  Disney should just start direct-debiting my pay I reckon...

[calisota]

Disney should just start direct-debiting my pay I reckon...

Isn't that what they do as soon as the two of you walk into one of the Parks?

Greg

[KeithS]

Pretty much!

[KeithS]

Well it is official!  In a slightly surprise announcement, Disney have announced they will launch Disney+ in Australia on 19 November - almost at the same time as the US.

And it is cheap!  You can directly subscribe for $8.99 a month, or $89.99 for a year - that is cheaper than Netflix and Stan, and you'll get a lot of content for your money.

I think we'll probably get it just for the new Star Wars TV series.

See:
https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/disney-streaming-service-reveals-australian-launch-date-and-pricing/news-story/445a66c8054b55b031115498d343c485

[calisota]

That is cheap!


Greg

[ajp]

I’ve already worked it into my budget!

[KeithS]

Take my money!!!

[ajp]

They already do and will continue to do so for eternity -/

[KeithS]

They already do and will continue to do so for eternity

Too true!!!

I just hope we get most of the content that the US Disney+ is getting.  Some of the titles announced this weekend have me interested:

The Mandalorian
Lady and the Tramp
Obi-wan Kenobi series
Marvel What If
Even Lizzie Maguire will be cool
And Della will love High School Musical too.

Can't wait to hand over my money

[ajp]

I saw an ad today for a reality show where they take people back to high school and put them in a school production.  Different concept, looks like it may be interesting, but definitely feel good.

[KeithS]

I saw that too - they are remaking their school productions. Sounds like fun - better than The Proposal LOL

[ajp]

I saw that too - they are remaking their school productions. Sounds like fun - better than The Proposal LOL

Don't tell me you're being coerced to watch that are you?

[calisota]

The Mandalorian!!!   \8-/


Greg

[KeithS]

Don't tell me you're being coerced to watch that are you?

LOL - no, thankfully not - I just like reading the news stories the next day about how bad it was!

[KeithS]

Just over a month before Disney + launches in Australia.  I thought by now they'd be signing up subscriptions