Morning Brew Daily Disney Hikes Streaming Prices 27% & Why Jeopardy Is Recycling Answers
Aug 10, 2023
The podcast dives into the ongoing writer's strike and its effects on television production. Disney's decision to hike streaming prices and potential password crackdowns is also discussed amid subscriber losses. An interesting analysis of China's slipping into deflation reveals implications for the global economy. Lastly, hear an uplifting story about a mother-daughter duo from Antigua embarking on a space journey, blending education and adventure in a truly unique way.
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Fall Programming Challenges
- The summer period has been manageable for studios due to pre-recorded content and reality shows.
- The fall season poses a greater challenge with the expected absence of new scripted content.
Disney's Mixed Quarter
- Disney+ subscriber numbers dropped 7.4% since last quarter, partially due to losing cricket rights in India.
- Despite this, Disney's parks business saw a 13% revenue increase.
Disney+ Password Crackdown
- Be aware if you share a Disney+ account; they plan to crack down on password sharing soon.
- CEO Bob Iger acknowledges a significant number of users are sharing passwords across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.