Disney to launch new ‘Netflix’ inspired subscription service

Good news for Disney fans as bosses are set to launch their own streaming service

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by Fiona Day |
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Disney is set to launch their own streaming service- Disney Life- which could be a rival for subscription service Netflix.

The channel will be home to Disney movies, books, music and TV shows.

Sadly, the service won’t be streaming the company’s Star Wars and Marvel franchises.

The move is a step in the right direction for Disney as brands such as Netflix go from strength to strength.

Films such as Frozen will be available to stream

Mark Mulligan from technology analysis research company Midia Research told the BBC: "Content companies like HBO and Disney are realising that old business models no longer make sense.”

He added: "They used to sell their programmes to pay TV providers. Now, in the digital era, they can have a direct relationship with the consumer.

"Kids' TV is often a lower priority for pay TV providers because the bills are paid by adults who are more interested in movies and sport. This is Disney saying 'We think we can do it better'."

The service will cost £9.99 per month, the same price as Apple’s recently launched streaming service.

A Disney spokeswoman said: "UK families embrace new technology, and demand more flexible entertainment, and this is supported by superfast broadband connectivity and the proliferation of digital devices in this market.”

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