Marvel's 'Eternals' is now on Disney+

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If you have been waiting for Marvel's Eternals to make its debut on Disney's streaming service, then your wait is over. The Marvel film is now available to stream on the service with no additional cost over your monthly subscription fee. The Eternals got a theatrical-exclusive period that's almost as long as some films before the pandemic. It was in theatres for around 68 days, when the pre-pandemic norm was about 75 to 90 days. 

The difference is you'll get to stream it on Disney Plus at the same time as you can buy it online on major digital platforms. Before the online rentals, Blu-ray and DVD releases would get the first home-viewing options after a film's theatrical run. As CNET pointed out, it'll be more than twice as expensive to purchase the Eternals outside of a month's subscription to Disney Plus.

Pixar's 'Turning Red' will premiere on Disney+ instead of in theatres

Instead of a theatrical release, Pixar's Turning Red will "premiere exclusively in homes worldwide," at least in countries where Disney+ is available, on March 11. Disney recently announced the change. You won't need to get Premier Access to watch the film. All Disney+ subscribers can watch the new Pixar animation.

Spider-Man: No Way Home may have broken box office records less than a month ago. But, as The Verge pointed out, a spike in COVID-19 cases brought about by the omicron variant and the lacklustre performance of other films could see some moves like Turning Red making streaming premieres again.

Marvel's 'Eternals' to land on Disney+ on Jan. 12

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Just a little after two months since it hit theatres, Marvel Studios' Eternals is coming to Disney's streaming service. Disney+ will have the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film on January 12.

In September, Disney announced that it plans to give its remaining slate of theatrical releases at least 45 days in the cinemas before they are available to stream. The only exception is Encanto, which is coming to Disney+ on December 24 (around 30 days after its cinematic release). Eternals is an example of giving that minimum 45-day window.

Source: Engadget

Disneyland to get the Alexa-based 'Hey, Disney' voice assistant in 2022

If you find yourself at a Disneyland Hotel in 2022, you'll be able to use the "Hey, Disney" prompt in your hotel room as the voice assistant will work alongside Alexa, courtesy of the in-room Echo speakers. It can handle requests involving amenities or tell stories or jokes.

The theme park is also getting the MagicBand+ next year. These smart wristbands will allow you to enter the park, make purchases, and, basically, go touch-free in many areas in the park. You can even use it to improve the experience in specific areas through lights, gesture controls, and haptic feedback.

Source: Engadget