Disney's Streaming Services: Disney+ (and Hulu, ESPN+, Star, & hotstar)

[MisterPenguin]

ESPN Scoops Up Six Washington Post Veterans After Demise Of News Outlet's Sports Section

ESPN has hired six veteran reporters cut loose when the Washington Post eliminated its sports section as part of this year's massive layoffs.

deadline.com

YouTube Lays Claim to Another Crown: The World’s Largest Media Company

The influential financial research firm MoffettNathanson suggests that the Google-owned video platform passed Disney's media business in 2025.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Disney Irish]

Liz Meriwether Re-Ups Overall Deal With 20th Television

Liz Meriwether's tenure at 20th Television is set to cross the 20-year mark as the New Girl creator has signed a new overall deal at the studio.

deadline.com

 

[Disney Irish]

Too bad, sounded interesting...

Alison Brie-Led 'Witness Protection' Pilot Not Moving Forward At FX

The project originated from David Chase but he stepped back last year with Hannah Fidell and Gina Welch developing a contemporary take on it.

deadline.com

 

[Disney Irish]

'Family Guy' Spinoff 'Stewie' Gets 2-Season Fox Order (Exclusive)

A 'Family Guy' spinoff series 'Stewie', from Seth MacFarlane, has received a 2-season order from Fox for 2027-28.

deadline.com

 

[Disney Irish]

'Bluey' Stage Show & 10 More Mini Episodes Headed To Disney+

Bluey's Big Play - The Stage Show, a televised version of the popular theatrical production, is headed to Disney+, along with 10 new Bluey Minisodes

deadline.com

 

[Disney Irish]

Oscar Ad Rates Rise By Double Digits As Inventory Sells Out On ABC & Hulu

In an upbeat sign for the Oscars, Disney has sold out advertising inventory for Sunday's telecast, with rates rising by double digits over 2025 levels.

deadline.com

 

[Disney Irish]

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ Ratings Grow By 80%

The network said that the Ryan Murphy-exec produced series has been watched for 40M hours across its six episodes in the U.S. and around the world.

deadline.com

 

[coffeefan]

 

[Disney Irish]

Charlie Day Teases ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ Season 18: Return Of Guillermo Del Toro & The McPoyles In A Set Of “Fairly Large Episodes”

'It's Always Sunny' Season 18 was teased by EP-star Charlie Day during an appearance at SXSW.

deadline.com

 

[Disney Irish]

In all the Ted getting no new season news, this crossed the wire last week and didn't get reported on here, Orville Season 4 is written and ready to go -

Seth MacFarlane Teases New Life for ‘The Orville’: “Season 4 Is Written”

The star gives The Hollywood Reporter an update on his pricey Hulu sci-fi series that has not debuted new episodes in nearly four years.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[sedati]

Buffy reboot not happening. Without Whedon this isn't much of a surprise, but I was curious about this project.

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot Not Moving Forward at Hulu, Sarah Michelle Gellar Says

The series was in development since February 2025, with Oscar-winning Chloé Zhao attached to direct.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

I hope they at least do a proper restoration of the series.

 

[MarvelCharacterNerd]

I am both sad and very, very relieved at that news.

 

[Disney Irish]

Nathan Fillion Says 'Firefly' Animated Series In Development

Nathan Fillion says 'Firefly' animated series is in development with costars to voice their original roles. Concept art revealed.

deadline.com

 

[sedati]

Nathan Fillion Says 'Firefly' Animated Series In Development

Nathan Fillion says 'Firefly' animated series is in development with costars to voice their original roles. Concept art revealed.

deadline.com

Reminds me that they're sitting on a complete season of scripts for a Buffy Animated Series:

Buffy: The Animated Series - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[sedati]

They need to cut a deal with Universal and get the rights to the Serenity film.
Firefly could also use a 4k restoration.
Animated could be fun and I'll definitely check it out, but again, Whedon was this show.

 

[MisterPenguin]

 

[Disney Irish]

Disney's Debra OConnell Sets Direct Reports; Craig Erwich Adds 20th TV

Debra OConnell, Chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, has unveiled her direct reports, including Craig Erwich, who adds 20th TV Oversight.

deadline.com

 

[Disney Irish]

'Paradise' Renewed For Season 3 By Hulu

Hulu has renewed Paradise, the hit drama hailing from Dan Fogelman, for a third season, ahead of the Season 2 finale

deadline.com

 

[Disney Irish]

'Buffy': Inside Story Of How High-Profile Reboot Was Shockingly Slayed

The inside story of how the high-profile 'Buffy' reboot starring Sarah Michelle Gellar was shockingly axed by Hulu to the surprise of everyone.

deadline.com

 

[MarvelCharacterNerd]

I would much rather have no Buffy than bad Buffy.