Disney+ Testing Autoplay Function

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While we’re still out here twiddling our thumbs till the official launch of Disney+, testing for the streaming service and its app are well underway in the Netherlands. Resources like disneyplusser.nl have been posting on all the latest updates, most notably the addition of the Autoplay function in the latest app update.

The latest 1.1.0 update for the Disney Plus app brings the addition of a lower-half countdown screen during the credits of the end of an episode, featuring a thumbnail and details of the following episode (episode number, name, season.) The next episode then starts automatically after a few seconds. This feature was not available in the old 1.0.3 version of the app. However, it is unknown whether the autoplay function will work on all devices.

If you are lucky enough to be in the test group for Disney+ and have not been able to switch to the new version yet, this latest update is being rolled out in phases to keep from overloading local servers, and may take several days.

Verizon to Offer 1 Free Year of Disney+

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Verizon has announced that new and existing Verizon wireless unlimited customers as well as new Fios and 5G home internet customers will be offered one free year of Disney+. This is a huge coup for Disney in the competitive streaming landscape as it will net them millions of early subscribers to try their service with the option to renew (for a fee) at the end of the free year.

Offers like this are common for companies trying to gain a strong initial user base, which is imperative to long term success in highly competitive industries. Apple TV+ offers a similar deal for those buying a new select Apple device, offering one free year of Apple TV+.

Disney+ launches November 12th for $6.99 a month with Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu bundles costing $12.99 a month.

Disney+ May Not Work On Certain Devices

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According to early testing in the Netherlands, Disney+ may not work on a number of popular consumer devices. Much like other streaming services, Disney is using DRM, or Digital Rights Management, to help prevent piracy, but is using a much more strict version.

Disney is using a DRM service provided by Google called Widevine, which offers three different levels of security. Currently, Disney+ is using level 1, which is the strictest level and is not supported by Chromebooks and many older Android devices.

Streaming services like Netflix use level 3 DRM, which doesn’t support HD streaming on mobile devices and some Android devices. Disney+ using type 1 allows it to stream in HD, but limits the number of supported devices.

It is unknown at this time if the use of level 1 is just for the testing period so that video isn’t leaked, or if that will be the standard upon the full launch next month.

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Open Casting Call Announced for New Disney Quiz Show on Disney+

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If you and memebers of your family are huge Disney fans, this casting call might be right up your alley! A new quiz show for Disney+ is now holding casting calls.

They are looking for families of four, siblings, cousins, spouses, and modern families who love Disney.

They are looking for real Disney fanatics that visit the parks on a regular basis and usually see Disney movies on opening days. This encompasses all things Disney, which also includes Marvel and Star Wars.

This could be you and you family’s moment to compete for chance of a lifetime to become Disney’s first Disney Quiz Champions and take home a one-of-a-kind prize!

If you are interested in auditioning, please fill out the online application today – https://www.theoldschooltv.com/currently-casting

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Kevin Feige Promoted To Chief Creative Officer At Marvel

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Current Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer of Marvel. As CCO, Feige will retain his role at President of Marvel Studios, but will now be in charge of the creative direction of Marvel across all mediums.

Kevin Feige will still report to Walt Disney Studios Co-Chairmen Alan Horn and Alan Bergman with Dan Buckley, President of Marvel Entertainment, reporting to Feige. Long lauded as the mastermind behind the wildly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe, Feige is seen as a valuable asset to Disney, so this promotion is not surprising to those aware of the situation.

As part of the consolidation, Marvel Television and Marvel Family Entertainment will be moved to be under Marvel Studios control. Feige had already been given control of the new Marvel TV shows coming to Disney+, which directly falls under his control with his promotion.

Black Widow, the next film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the first in “Phase Four”, will debut in theaters on May 1, 2020.