Flixed Newsletter 1 - Nov.11/2019

Flixed Newsletter - #Disney+ It's Almost Time!

November 11, 2019

Issue 51: November 11, 2019

It's almost time! Disney+ launches TOMORROW! Are you ready? This week, we'll pour over a few details about the service you may want to know about before you commit to subscribing beyond the free trial.Read on to find out more in this week's Stream Report.

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Cord-Cutting Tip of the Week:

How to Get The Most out of Disney Plus

Disney+ is set to be the biggest streaming service launch in history. With the notoriety and strength of its content library, Disney is going to quickly draw in millions of subscribers to the service. There may be a few things you need to know about Disney+ before you sign up, however. 

1. Disney+ Device Support

Most streaming services on the market work with almost any device you might own. Disney has shored up some holes it had in device support going into the launch. The full list of supported devices and/or operating systems (to date) includes:

  • Android phones and tablets

  • Apple devices (iPhones, iPads)

  • Roku

  • Playstation 4

  • Xbox One

  • Chromecast

  • Amazon Fire TV and other Amazon Fire devices

  • Apple TV

  • Most web browsers on Windows and Mac

Most users will have at least one device they can use to stream the service on at launch.

2. Disney+ Simultaneous Streaming

At launch, you'll be able to stream on up to devices at once. That's fairly generous, especially for the price, and easily exceeds what Netflix is currently offering. For comparison's sake, Netflix's minimum cost is currently $8.99 per month for SD-quality video and only one device stream per account.

3. Disney+ Offline Downloading

Disney promises that you'll be able to download content to up to 10 different devices for offline viewing. Considering I'll be traveling this winter with a toddler, you can be sure I'll be making full use of this feature!

There is a catch here though.

4. The Marvel Comics Universe Line-up Will Be Slim

Disney had some fairly long-term licensing agreements in place when Disney+ was just a twinkle in its eye. Those have come to bit it in the rear when it comes to its MCU line-up on launch. Instead of the 20+ movies currently in the MCU, Disney+

. More movies will migrate back to the service over time, but the complexity of its licensing agreements (specifically with Netflix) means some MCU movies will actually leave Disney+ and go back to Netflix for a time.

Positively, Disney has noted that any movies you've downloaded for offline viewing will stay put as long as you're a subscriber, so we recommend downloading as much as you can.

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. Watch the First Episode of "The Mandalorian" TUESDAY on Disney+

As if you needed more prompting, Disney+ launches this week, and the first episode of

The Mandalorian

will also be available to stream immediately. -

2. Watch "The Man in the High Castle" Season 4 this FRIDAY

Amazon's hit show is back for its 4th season. Binge-watch every episode this Friday

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News and Industry Developments

1. HBO Max Is Launching with Some Compelling Originals

HBO has a few originals lined up for its HBO Max streaming service, including an apocalyptic thriller. -

2. FuboTV Staffer Explains on Reddit Why The Service Lacks ESPN

Many sports fans continue to be puzzled by fuboTV's gaping hole, which is a lack of ESPN. As some have suspected, it has to do with pricing, but Disney, which owns ESPN, insists on bundling ESPN with other Disney-owned networks. -

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