Eric Cuts the Cord is my journey to get rid of cable and take control of my media....and maybe save a few bucks while I'm at it.
- Puppy woes
- Disney+ Announcement Reaction
- Articles mentioned in review/reaction:
https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-spotlights-comprehensive-direct-to-consumer-strategy-at-2019-investor-day/
https://ohmy.disney.com/movies/2019/04/12/disney-plus-library/
https://deadline.com/2019/04/disney-plus-programs-movies-full-list-marvel-star-wars-pixar-simpsons-streaming-service-1202594496/
https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/disney-plus-unveiling-investor-presentation-1203187721/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/04/13/how-dream-cheap-streaming-television-became-pricey-complicated-mess/?noredirect=on&utm_source=reddit.com&utm_term=.576c811da66b
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bastard-machine/critics-notebook-disney-price-point-ups-streaming-wars-ante-1201579
News items:
- DVD and Blu Ray sales halved in last 5 years
- Hulu acquires AT&T's stock
- Hulu is making money off of you
- Amazon rumored to offer free music streaming service
- Amazon and Google bury the hatchet
- Viacom adding more programming to PlutoTV
- A free month of Philo from Groupon
Pick of the Week:
The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs on Shudder (Promo Code SHUDDERBA9 gets you 60 days for free!)
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