In 2024, the streaming services I use have gone back to “basics”: Netflix, a few secondary ones, and buying physical media again.
Hulu
September 2024 media picks and news
A look at media of interest coming out in September 2024, including “Sonic the Hedgehog” spin-off “Knuckles” on DVD and Blu-ray.
Disney+ and Hulu officially merge for Disney Bundle subscribers
This week, Disney+ officially merged Hulu into its app for Disney Bundle subscribers. I take a look at Disney+-with-Hulu.
Hulu now available within Disney+
Disney Bundle subscribers can now access Hulu from within Disney+ via its own hub, which puts “Family Guy” alongside “Frozen.”
Disney to gain full ownership of Hulu, will buy Comcast’s share
It’s official: Disney will be buying Comcast’s share of Hulu, giving the Mouse House full ownership of the longtime streaming service.
November 2023 media picks and news
Media of interest coming out in November 2023, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, a Bayard Rustin biopic, and Disney’s “Wish.”
Recommended streaming service tips (2023 edition)
A post on general streaming service tips for 2023, from which services to choose to why you shouldn’t pay for more than four services.
Freeform, FXX, Disney XD, and other channels dropped by Spectrum
Cable giant Spectrum is dropping multiple Disney-owned cable channels, including mainstays such as Freeform and Disney XD.
Streaming services I use (2023 edition)
A look at what streaming services I use in 2023, from Disney+ (and the Disney bundle) to Paramount+, and how much they all cost.
Disney significantly raises the prices of ad-free Disney+, Hulu
Disney is raising the price of Disney+ and Hulu. Hulu’s ad-free version is going up to $18 a month, more than standard Max or Netflix tiers.