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Peter Rice, Chairman of General Entertainment Content, Leaving Disney Company

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Peter Rice, Chairman of General Entertainment Content for The Walt Disney Company, is leaving the company. Rice is reportedly exiting the company after being “summoned” to a meeting with Disney CEO Bob Chapek on Monday. Rice joined the Walt Disney Company in 2019 when the company acquired 21st Century Fox’s Peter Rice, Chairman of General Entertainment Content, Leaving Disney Company

Disney Plus Paid Subscriber Count Surpasses 50 Million within First Five Months

Disney+ has just achieved another new milestone since its U.S. launch with 50 million paid subscribers globally within five months. Kevin Mayer, Chairman of Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International said: We’re truly humbled that Disney+ is resonating with millions around the globe, and believe this bodes well for our continued expansion throughout Western Europe and into Disney Plus Paid Subscriber Count Surpasses 50 Million within First Five Months

Many Disney Plus Users Experiencing ‘Unable to Connect’ Errors on Launch Day

UPDATE: Disney+ has issued a statement on Twitter acknowledging the issues they’ve been having this morning and are encouraging subscribers to reach out if they’re having trouble getting logged in. The consumer demand for Disney+ has exceeded our high expectations. We are working to quickly resolve the current user issue. We appreciate your patience. — Many Disney Plus Users Experiencing ‘Unable to Connect’ Errors on Launch Day

Pixar Shares Official Trailer of ‘Pixar IRL’ Series Coming to Disney Plus November 12th

The unveiling of shows coming to Disney+ continued with this morning’s release of the official trailer for “Pixar IRL”. The new series promises to show viewers what happens when their favorite Pixar characters leave the big screen and enter reality. “Pixar IRL” begins streaming on Disney+ on November 12th, 2019. Want to see more? You Pixar Shares Official Trailer of ‘Pixar IRL’ Series Coming to Disney Plus November 12th

Disney+ Now Offering Lowest Price Yet for Three-Year Subscription of New Streaming Service

In an attempt to sweeten the deal for Disney+ prior to its November 12th release, a new offer has surfaced allowing folks to sign up for a three-year subscription for $169.99 – the lowest price we’ve seen so far for the general public who didn’t sign up at the D23 Expo. This offer gives you Disney+ Now Offering Lowest Price Yet for Three-Year Subscription of New Streaming Service

Full Disney+ Streaming Catalog Available During Beta Testing in The Netherlands

Last week, Disney began testing its upcoming streaming service, in The Netherlands. Consumers in the U.S. have to wait until November 12 to access the service, but JustWatch, a European streaming aggregator, has made the entire Disney+ catalog available to browse. JustWatch is one of many sites that aggregate streaming content from a variety of Full Disney+ Streaming Catalog Available During Beta Testing in The Netherlands