Disney to leave Netflix in 2019, launch its own streaming services
Disney plans to launch a Disney streaming service, which means it’ll be leaving Netflix in 2019. Meanwhile, ESPN’s launching a streaming service, too.
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“Star vs. the Forces of Evil” shows same-sex couples
Disney’s finally presented same-sex couples in an animated production, as seen in an episode of “Star vs. the Forces of Evil.”
“Zootopia” wins the 2017 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
A look at the animation-related winners of this year’s Academy Awards, including the winner of this year’s Best Animated Feature, Disney’s “Zootopia.”
Minorities in cartoons: “Elena of Avalor”
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Elena of Avalor,” a CGI animated series that airs on Disney Junior. The series debuted in 2016.
The top 10 grossing animated films of 2016
A look at the top 10 grossing animated films (both domestic and globally) for 2016, from Pixar’s “Finding Dory” to Warner Bros.’ “Storks.”
Winter solstice references in cartoons
A look at examples and depictions of the winter solstice in cartoons, from PBS’ “Dinosaur Train” to Disney’s “The Weekenders.”
Minorities in cartoons: “Star vs. the Forces of Evil”
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “Star vs. the Forces of Evil,” a Disney XD series. The show debuted in 2015.
Netflix and Amazon combined outspend CBS, Turner on programming
A recent study by research firm IHS Markit states that Amazon and Netflix spent a combined total of $7.5 billion on programming in 2015. $4.9 billion of that was by Netflix, while $2.6 billion was by Amazon.
Anthony’s recommended independent comics
A list of various non-Marvel/DC independent comics, graphic novels, and manga I recommend, from “Lumberjanes” to “Uncle Scrooge.”
Which characters can appear in Marvel movies?
The various Marvel movies have been a success despite Marvel not owning all the film rights for their characters. But who can appear in what studio’s films? Here’s an infographic outlining where the studio rights for Marvel’s characters lie.