Disney’s New Streaming Service Against Netflix Has a Name

The new streaming service that Disney is set to launch late next year is dubbed Disney+ and it will feature past titles as well as original series that include new content from Marvel and Star Wars franchises.

The name of the new service was announced by company CEO Bob Iger on the company’s earnings call this week.

He said, “Our Disney-branded service, which we’re officially calling Disney+, will be in the U.S. market late next year, offering a rich array of original Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic content, along with unprecedented access to our incredible library of film and television content, including all of our new theatrical releases starting with the 2019 slate.”

Iger added, “We’ve already announced the robust pipeline of Disney+ original content currently in production, including The Mandalorian, the world’s first live action Star Wars series written and produced by Jon Favreau.”

“As you know, John launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man. He also redefined live action story-telling in Jungle Book and he’s doing it again with Lion King. So we’re thrilled to have him creating content for this new platform. addition to putting together a great story and strong cast, Jon’s got an unbelievable collection of talent behind the camera, including Taika Waititi, the Director of Thor: Ragnarok.”

Disney will be removing its content from rival Netflix next year.

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