Disney+ is coming to Canada on November 12th, will stream on a number of devices at launch

We now get confirmation that Disney's streaming service will launch in Canada at the same time as it will in the US. Disney+ will be coming on November 12th for CA$8.99. And it will be available on the following devices: Apple TV (tvOS-supported models), iPad, iPhone, Android phones, Android TV, Chromecast, web browsers, PlayStation 4, Roku streaming players, Roku TV, and Xbox One. There is no word yet if it'll be coming to Amazon's Fire TV platform.

Disney has also confirmed that customers can subscribe to Disney+ on iOS devices and other platforms. And the company plans to integrate its content with the Apple TV app.  So, those who look for shows or content to watch on the app will get to see Disney shows/films there as well. Disney hasn't mentioned whether it'll integrate with channel marketplaces like Apple TV Channels or Amazon Prime Channels. But the Disney+ app will have dedicated sections for each of the company's major brands, support for offline downloads, and the ability to stream select content in 4K HDR.

Source: The Verge

Disney wants to clamp down on password-sharing for its Disney+ streaming service

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While the legality of sharing Netflix passwords has been questioned in the past, the company hasn't done much to stop its users from engaging in such activity. Disney, on the other hand, won't be as lenient. They struck a new deal with Charter Communications that will allow customers to purchase Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ as a bundle through Charter's Spectrum TV. As part of the deal, the two parties agreed to work together to clamp down on the habit of password-sharing. Disney is adamant that its exclusive content stays in the hands of those paying to watch them.

Charter hasn't offered up any details on how they intend to crack down on the password-sharing. And it will be interesting to see how prospective subscribers might feel about this and whether this would affect their desire to subscribe.

Source: Ars Technica

Facebook is reportedly talking to streaming services for its camera-enabled TV streaming device

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It isn’t news that Facebook is still developing Portal video chat devices. It also isn’t news that Facebook is working on a camera-toting device that can double as a TV streaming device. What is news is that Facebook is reportedly trying to get big streaming services onboard. And that the device is expected to be announced this fall. According to The Information, Facebook supposedly approached Netflix, Disney, HBO, and Hulu about adding their subscription services to its hardware.

Disney+ isn’t going to launch until November 12^th in the US, but with a big company that owns tons of popular characters and franchises, it makes sense that Facebook would want to work with them. Netflix isn’t part of either of Facebook’s Portal products either. But now with something that serves as a streaming device, it might be more enticing for Netflix. An important question though is whether consumers will trust Facebook to put a camera in their living rooms and in front of a product they use a lot. That’s a question for another story. But we would like to see how this product turns out.

Source: The Verge

This is the MCU’s Phase 4 schedule

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There’s a lot to look forward to in the coming years from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the third phase done and dusted with the Spider-Man: Far From Home, Marvel has given us a lot to be excited about. The first one coming up is Black Widow, which will hit theatres starting May 1, 2020. It’ll star Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, and O-T Fagbente. It’ll be directed by Cate Shortland. Thor 4 or Thor: Love and Thunder is coming on November 5, 2021. We already know that Taika Waititi is writing and directing the film. But now we also know that Natalie Portman is returning as Lady Thor.

Some of the surprise announcements include Blade starring Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings movie. You can check out the full list of movies and shows under the cut.

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