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 Bundling has been the go-to watchword for streaming services this year, and few have been as active in this space as Disney. With the full power of its “little sister,” Hulu, now under its full control, Disney has now officially combined all its primary services under a single banner for Disney+. Brandon Blake, our entertainment attorney Los Angeles from Blake & Wang P.A., has the full story for us.                                                                         Brandon Blake ESPN+ Trio Bundle While ESPN+ has been “kind of, sort of” on offer through Disney+, as has Hulu itself, it will now have an official branded ESPN tile on the Disney+ home screen. Hulu itself was folded into the same official ecosystem earlier this year.   However, there’s more underway for ESPN+ itself. D...

Bundling has been the go-to watchword for streaming services this year, and few have been as active in this space as Disney. With the full power of its “little sister,” Hulu, now under its full control, Disney has now officially combined all its primary services under a single banner for Disney+. Brandon Blake, our entertainment attorney Los Angeles from Blake & Wang P.A., has the full story for us.                                                                                 Brandon Blake ESPN+ Trio Bundle While ESPN+ has been “kind of, sort of” on offer through Disney+, as has Hulu itself, it will now have an official branded ESPN tile on the Disney+ home screen. Hulu itself was folded into the same official ecosystem earlier this year.   However, there’s more unde...

 The record-breaking Thanksgiving box office was a win for blockbusters. However, while the shattered records and beefy takings are certainly impressive, let’s not let it overshadow the many success stories we saw from the indie arena as well. Brandon Blake, entertainment attorney Los Angeles at Blake & Wang P.A., shines a spotlight on some Thanksgiving indie success stories.                                                                            Brandon Blake A Fantastic Weekend for All Even with the powerful performances from Moana 2, Wicked, and Gladiator 2 , speciality films left their own mark on this past weekend’s box office, with 3 indie movies managing to find a spot in the Top Ten.   A24's latest release, Queer , made a strong debut with $188,800 on seven screens...

  Despite being a two-and-a-half-decade-old franchise, it seems that Gladiator , the massive Roman epic by Ridley Scott, still has pulling power with modern audiences. After a spectacular international debut, the film will head to domestic screens this weekend. Brandon Blake, our entertainment lawyer Los Angeles and insider from Blake & Wang P.A., shares this success with us.                                                                            Brandon Blake Best Start for Ridley Scott Gladiator 2 opened in 63 international markets last weekend, with the US debut this coming weekend. It has accumulated almost $90M in its first weekend, aligning well with pre-release projections. Incidentally, this also makes it Ridley Scott's best overseas start as director.   Nor do Pa...

  The American Film Market is facing a pivotal moment as seven leading sales agencies demand its return to Los Angeles, threatening to create their own marketplace if the event remains in Las Vegas for 2025. Brandon Blake, entertainment attorney at Blake & Wang P.A., unpacks this development for us.                                                                             Brandon Blake   The Las Vegas No-No   Despite an increased attendance of 5,500 at the Palms Casino venue, major industry players (including AGC Studios, Black Bear, FilmNation, and Lionsgate) expressed strong dissatisfaction with the new Las Vegas location. Complaints ranged from inadequate facilities to logistical challenges, with sources citing expensive equipment rentals and elevator delays disrupt...

  Paramount+ is back on the offensive. While things have been quiet as the Paramount Global group recovers from the lengthy, drawn-out M&A process it entered earlier this year, we are finally seeing a resurgence of interest in further developing its streaming presence. They have recently announced two new tiers for the UK and Irish market to expand its current offerings. Brandon Blake, entertainment attorney at Blake & Wang P.A., gives us more information.                                                                                   Brandon Blake   Two New Tiers   Unsurprisingly, Paramount+ will add a Basic tier, their name for the ad-supported offering. It will be priced at $6.45 (£4.99) for the UK and €5.99 in Ireland, which translates to the sam...