Battle Of The Pluses: Apple TV+ vs. Disney+
Apple TV+ and Disney+ are both stepping into the streaming ring this November—how do they compare?
The streaming wars are coming to a head this November with heavyweights Apple and Disney launching their new platforms, competing with Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBOGo, and many more. In the likely case you’re pondering whether Apple TV+ and Disney+ will be worth the investments, here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming services.
Apple TV+
Launch date: November 1, 2019 worldwide
Price: $4.99 (₱249) per month (a free one-year subscription with the purchase of a new iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac, or AppleTV) with access for up to six people per subscription via Family Sharing.
Supported devices: All Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac), smart TVs that support the Apple TV app (currently only Samsung, but later available on Amazon Fire, Roku, Sony, LG, and Vizio smart TVs), and via tv.apple.com on Safari, Chrome, and Firefox browsers.
Content: As of now, Apple TV+ will only carry Apple Originals—more like HBOGo than Netflix, and will be releasing new original programs every month. Add-on channel subscriptions (including Disney+ when it launches), and movies and TV episodes on the iTunes are all currently available for rent or purchase.
Disney+
Launch date: November 12, 2019 in the US, Canada, and the Netherlands; November 19 in Australia and New Zealand; then the rest of Europe and Asia-Pacific in the following months.
Price: $6.99 per month / $12.99 for a Disney+, Hulu ($5.99 with ads), and ESPN+ ($4.99) package bundle
Supported devices: Apple devices (as an additional in-app purchase in the Apple TV app), Android devices, Chromecast, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Sony TV, and Roku players and TV.
Content: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars (Lucasfilm), and National Geographic.
Apple TV app
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“The Morning Show”: A cutthroat drama exploring the world of morning news and the ego, ambition, and the misguided search for power behind the people who help America wake up in the morning. Executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, and also starring Steve Carell.
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“See”: Set 600 years in the future after a virus had decimated humankind and rendered the remaining population blind, humans must adapt and find new ways to survive. Starring Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard.
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“Dickinson”: A darkly comedic coming-of-age story that explores the constraints of society, gender, and family through the lens of rebellious young poet, Emily Dickinson, portrayed by Hailee Steinfeld.
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“For All Mankind”: The new series from Ronald D. Moore imagines what would have happened if the global space race never ended, and the space program remained the cultural centerpiece of America’s hopes and dreams.
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“The Elephant Queen”: A cinematic love letter to a species on the verge of extinction, the acclaimed documentary film follows a majestic matriarch elephant and her herd on an epic journey of life, loss and homecoming.
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Bringing her book club to TV, Oprah Winfrey joins the world’s most compelling authors in conversation as she builds a vibrant, global book club community and other projects to connect with people around the world and share meaningful ways to create positive change.
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“Helpsters”: From the makers of “Sesame Street,” the new children’s series stars Cody and a team of vibrant monsters who love to help solve problems.
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“Ghostwriter”: The reinvention of the beloved original series follows four kids who are brought together by a mysterious ghost in a neighborhood bookstore, and must team up to release fictional characters from works of literature.
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“Snoopy in Space”: The new original from Peanuts Worldwide and DHX Media takes viewers on a journey with Snoopy as he follows his dreams to become an astronaut. Together with Charlie Brown and the Peanuts crew, they’ll be taking command of the International Space Station and exploring the moon and beyond.
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The Disney+ app
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“Lady and the Tramp”: A live-action remake of the 1955 animated classic: a pampered house dog voiced by Tessa Thompson, and a tough, but lovable stray voiced by Justin Theroux, embark on an unexpected adventure and, despite their differences, grow closer and come to understand the value of home.
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“Noelle”: Nick (Bill Hader) will be taking over for his father, Kris Kringle, this Christmas, but when he is about to crumble like a gingerbread cookie from all the pressure, his sister, Noelle (Anna Kendrick) suggests he take a break and get away; but when he doesn’t return, Noelle must find her brother and bring him back in time to save Christmas.
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“The World According to Jeff Goldblum”: Through the prism of Jeff Goldblum’s always inquisitive and highly entertaining mind, each episode is centered around something we all love—like sneakers or ice cream—as Jeff pulls the thread on these deceptively familiar objects and unravels a wonderful world of astonishing connections, fascinating science and history, amazing people, and a whole lot of surprising big ideas and insights.
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“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”: The 10-episode scripted series with dock-style elements, set as the real-life East High, where the original movie was filmed, follows a group of students as they countdown to opening night of their school’s first-ever production of “High School Musical.”
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“Encore!”: Executive Producer Kristen Bell brings together former castmates of a high school musical, tasking them with re-creating their original performance in a high school reunion like no other. Emotions run high, but with the help of Broadway’s best, they just might pull off performances of beloved musicals like “The Sound of Music,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Annie,” and more.
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“SparkShorts”: A series of independent animated shorts from Pixar’s experimental initiative designed to discover new storytellers, explore new storytelling techniques, and experiment with new production workflows with the employees at Pixar.
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“Forky Asks a Question”: A spin-off following the newest character from “Toy Story 4,” Forky, voiced by Tony Hale, asks important questions about how the world works, such as: What is love? What is time? What is cheese?
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“The Mandalorian”: After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe, set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.
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“Marvel’s Heroes Project”: shares the inspiring stories of young kids who dedicate their lives to being true Super Heroes and making positive change in their communities.
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