New Disney+ app: move by 12 October

New Disney+ app: move by 12 October

Disney+ has launched a new app in South Africa and given existing subscribers until 12 October to move to it, after which the current app will no longer be available. Subscribers will be prompted to download the new app and sign in with their existing credentials, with on-screen prompts covering account confirmation and profile setup….

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Disney+ launches new app in South Africa amid streaming shakeup

Disney+ launches new app in South Africa amid streaming shakeup

Disney+ has launched a redesigned application in South Africa, requiring existing subscribers to transition to the updated platform by October 12, after which the legacy app will be fully decommissioned. Users accessing the platform will be prompted to download the new software and authenticate using their existing credentials, with on-screen prompts guiding account confirmation and…

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Disney challenges IMAX with new Infinity Vision certification

Disney challenges IMAX with new Infinity Vision certification

Walt Disney Co. is launching a new large-format screen certification called Infinity Vision, a strategic move designed to secure premium real estate for its blockbusters. The label is set to debut in time for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday this December, providing a standardized high-quality experience across thousands of theatres worldwide. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile…

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Disney seals landmark AI licensing deal with OpenAI

Disney seals landmark AI licensing deal with OpenAI

Disney has acted swiftly on CEO Bob Iger’s commitment to generative AI, announcing a groundbreaking three-year licensing agreement with OpenAI. The multi-faceted pact, valued at $82.7 billion, will integrate Disney’s iconic intellectual property (IP) into the Sora video creation app and ChatGPT’s image generation platform. Read: Epson CO-W01 Projector Review: Project Success The deal allows…

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Disney+ expands in South Africa with live sports

Disney+ expands in South Africa with live sports

Disney+ added ESPN and ESPN2 to its South African streaming line-up on Thursday, giving subscribers access to international sporting leagues at no extra cost. The new channels bring live and studio sports programming from the US and the around the world, alongside ESPN’s documentaries and sports news. Kyle de Klerk, sports director at The Walt…

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