Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced the launch later in 2024 of a streaming bundle featuring Disney+, Hulu, and Max.
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May 2024 media picks and news
A look at media picks and news for May 2024, including “Doctor Who”‘s newest season on Disney+ and sports returning to local over-the-air TV.
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.
“The Boy and the Heron” wins the 2024 Oscar for Animated Feature
“The Boy and the Heron” is the winner of the 2024 Oscar for Animated Feature, beating Netflix’s “Nimona” and Disney/Pixar’s “Elemental.”
March 2024 media picks and news
A look at media of interest coming out in March 2024, including a revival of the 90s “X-Men” animated series on Disney+.
The most popular cartoons on streaming services in 2023
A look at the most popular cartoons on streaming services in 2023, from “Bluey” on Disney+ to “Minions: The Rise of Gru” on Netflix.
2023 US home video revenue: streaming dominates; physical media revenue continues to dwindle
In 2023, streaming still dominated US home video revenue. Meanwhile, physical media sales declined, despite “Oppenheimer” Blu-ray sales.
Media server review: Jellyfin
A brief review of Jellyfin, free open source media server software that works as a fine alternative to Plex, even if a bit less polished.
The 10 most-watched Netflix cartoons (January to June 2023)
Netflix has released viewing figures for its streaming library. I take a look at Netflix’s most-watched cartoons from January to June 2023.
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.”