Disney to provide more details on new streaming service in April

Disney will be providing more detailed financial information and a demonstration of the new Disney+ direct-to-consumer app in April at Disney Investor Day.

“The ability to connect directly with millions of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars fans creates tremendous opportunities for growth. In addition to leveraging our existing IP in new ways, we’re making significant investments in original content exclusively for Disney+, creating an impressive pipeline of high-quality movies and series we believe will make the streaming service even more compelling for consumers,” Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company said in a news release.

During the April 11, 2019 event, Disney will discuss its direct-to-consumer business in greater detail, including a demonstration of Disney+ and a first-look at some of the original content being created by the Company’s television and film studios exclusively for the new streaming service.

Content currently in production includes the first-ever live-action Star Wars series, “The Mandalorian;” an original series based on Disney Channel’s “High School Musical;” an animated series based on Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” franchise; a new season of the Star Wars animated series, “Clone Wars;” a live-action version of the animated classic “Lady and the Tramp;” and a number of original docu-series. A live-action Marvel series starring Tom Hiddleston, a second Star Wars series starring Diego Luna, and other high-profile projects are also in development.

“Our top priority is fully leveraging our global brands and great content to create world-class direct-to-consumer entertainment,” Iger said..