The number of Disney + subscribers has exceeded 50 million, Iger hints at a further refusal of rental in cinemas

The number of subscribers to the streaming platform Disney + exceeded the mark of 50 million people. Statement chairman Disney Consumer Relations and International Development Kevin Mayer voiced against the backdrop of the global coronavirus pandemic.

Disney + has already overtaken another streaming service in the studio’s portfolio – Hulu. At the same time, DIsney intends to continue to increase its audience by entering the markets of other countries. The priority is Eastern Europe, Latin America and Japan.

The direct chairman of Disney Bob Iger reported that the studio does not exclude the possibility of transferring the premieres of some cinema releases to Disney +. We are talking about small-scale projects – large IP (films Marvel, “star Wars“and so on) will not be taken from cinemas.

The studio has already refused to rent the controversial film “Artemis Fowl“whose trailers were perceived negatively. Relevant candidates for departure are also”Ivan, the one and only“and cartoon studio PixarSoul

Yes, the last option is a major release, but in the current environment, fees for children’s projects can seriously sink. Cartoon released earlier this yearForward“Disney has already brought huge losses, and the uncertainty with the summer and autumn seasons does not play into the hands of the corporation Mickey mouse.

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