I’m a big proponent of physical media, so I was disheartened to learn this weekend that Disney, which has always had a tortured relationship with its back catalog of features, is planning to cease production on live-action 4K Blu-rays. The Digital Bits reports, “beyond new release theatrical titles, animated fare from Disney and Pixar, or Star Wars and Marvel-related projects, there were no plans at the studio going forward to release titles on physical 4K Ultra HD—future releases would be 4K Digital only.” Right now it appears the last live-action 4Ks from Disney will …
With streaming service sprouting up like weeds nowadays it’s hard to know where to divide that precious, hard-earned money. While Netflix has been a staple of the industry since its inception, it’s finding itself with tougher and tougher competition. As Disney begins removing its catalog from the streaming service in order to start one of its own, it might be a wise time to start thinking about where that seven dollars will be coming from. But what exactly will that seven dollars a month get loyal Disney fans that sign up? Well, let’s dive into just what exactly Disney plans to offer as it starts streaming to devices every this November.