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Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Some of the biggest shows on Disney+ are now available to stream totally free
A selection of popular Disney Plus shows are now available to stream for free, including Pam & Tommy, Star Wars: Andor and Desperate Housewives A collection of hit Disney Plus titles have been made available to stream for free, including Desperate Housewives and Andor. The streaming services has teamed up with ITVX in a one-of-a-kind collaboration which sees the services join forces to make a number of shows and films available across both platforms. ITVX viewers will be able to access a large assortment of Disney Plus content, titled Taste of Disney+, from 16th July. The selection is due to grow over the coming months, with titles such as The Bear being added. 12 Disney Plus titles were added to ITVX on Wednesday, making them available to stream for any ITVX user. Meanwhile, Disney Plus users in the UK are now able to stream a selection of ITV content on the platform. This is under the title Taste of ITVX and comes at no extra cost to users. ITV shows now available on the streaming service include Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Love Island, Vera and Endeavour. The agreement between ITVX and Disney Plus builds on an already existing deal between the two streaming services, as Disney's Renegade Nell is already on the platform. Kevin Lygo, managing director of media and entertainment at ITV said: "For us, this deal means even more great content for viewers on ITVX, and even more opportunity for viewers to find and enjoy our distinctive titles and services." Meanwhile, Disney Plus EMEA general manager Karl Holmes shared with Broadcast last month: "ITVX skews relatively old, and our heartland is under-55s. One of the challenges we have is that our brands are strong, but if you're older you think that Disney's about family and kids. "At the same time, we get some of the UK's biggest shows to put in front of our audiences – which are less exposed to traditional free-to-air content. That's great for engagement." The Disney Plus shows now available on ITVX Pam & Tommy The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Series one) Guardians of the Galaxy Tracker (Series one) Star Wars: Andor (Series one) Death and Other Details The Ashley Madison Affair Futurama (Series 11) Desperate Housewives (Series one) National Treasure: Edge of History Atlanta (Series one) Phineas and Ferb (Series one) The ITV shows now on Disney Plus Mr Bates vs The Post Office A Spy Among Friends Karen Pirie (Series one) Malpractice (Series one) Grantchester (Series one) Endeavour (Series one) The Fortune Hotel (Series one) Love Island All Stars 2025 Masked Singer (2024) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Series 34) G'wed (Series one) Olivia Attwood: Price of Perfection (Series one)
Telegraph
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Love Island to air on Disney+ as ITV races to win over younger viewers
ITV has struck a deal to show its programmes on Disney+ as the British broadcaster scrambles to attract younger viewers in the digital age. Disney+ subscribers will be given access to ITV programmes, including popular favourites such as Love Island and Endevoursr, as well as original dramas such as Mr Bates vs The Post Office and A Spy Among Friends. Under the deal, a selection of Disney content will also be available on ITV's streaming platform ITVX. This will include hit series The Bear and Only Murders in the Building, as well as selected seasons of reality favourites such as The Kardashians and family titles including Lilo and Stitch: The Series. The tie-up, which launches next week, underscores efforts by ITV to reach new audiences amid an exodus of viewers to streaming rivals, particularly among younger audiences. ITV bosses will be hoping that showcasing programmes on Disney will build exposure to Gen Z viewers who may otherwise shun conventional television. For Disney+, which will primarily promote early series of programmes aimed at adults, it could also help to build subscribers among ITV's older audience. Karl Holmes, general manager of Disney+ in Europe, said: 'I get to put great adult-skewing general entertainment content from Disney in front of an audience who typically are less receptive to Disney+ as a platform. 'ITVX has a heartland of over-45s and, in particular, over-55s; our heartland is under-34s. That older audience on ITVX tend to consider Disney as a very strong brand, but a brand which is more for families and kids.' 'Mutually beneficial alliance' Kevin Lygo, ITV's head of media and entertainment, said: 'Disney are fantastic partners with a brilliant breadth of content. This mutually beneficial alliance allows us to show our complementary audiences a specially selected collection of titles, regularly updating, that gives a flavour of the range in our respective offerings. 'For us, this deal means even more great content for viewers on ITVX, and even more opportunity for viewers to find and enjoy our distinctive titles and services.' ITV launched its streaming service at the end of 2022 in an effort to adapt to shifting viewing habits and reduce its reliance on declining linear television advertising revenues. But the company is still grappling with a tough advertising market and has begun wielding the axe on staff and daytime programming as part of a wider cost-cutting drive. Increasingly fierce competition is fuelling greater collaboration between traditional broadcasters, as well as new deals with streaming rivals. ITV, Channel 4 and Sky have agreed to combine their online advertising businesses as they attempt to build scale. Meanwhile, French broadcaster TF1 has struck a first-of-its-kind deal to air its channels on Netflix. The Disney deal comes amid discussions over a potential break-up of ITV, with suitors circling the broadcaster's booming production division. Banijay, the French television giant behind Big Brother, MasterChef and Peaky Blinders, and All3Media, the maker of shows including The Traitors and Race Across the World, are among the parties interested in ITV Studios. The decline of traditional television has also prompted speculation about more radical consolidation that could lead to mergers between British broadcasters. Sir Peter Bazalgette, the former ITV chairman, this week told MPs that the UK had been 'very slow' to develop a strategy for the future of television and predicted that the country would have no more than two public service broadcasters in a decade's time. The tie-up between ITV and Disney builds on the existing collaboration between the two media companies. ITV's studios division is behind recent Disney hits including Rivals and Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, while the broadcaster is the free-to-air home for Disney+ shows such as Renegade Nell and the upcoming Under the Bridge. The streaming deal will be conducted as a programming swap. ITV will retain advertising revenues from Disney shows on its streaming platforms. Disney+, which operates several subscription tiers including an ad-funded one, will also keep any revenues from the ITV programmes. Disney is understood to be in active discussions with broadcasters in a number of other markets to sign similar deals. Mr Holmes said: 'We think this is a great example of Disney being supportive of free-to-air broadcasters and their long-term sustainability.'
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disney+ is the new streaming home of live Champions League football... and it won't cost you a penny more
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Florencia Tan Jun - UEFA / UEFA / Getty Images Quick Summary Disney+ has announced a new partnership with UEFA to stream live Champions League matches from next season on, and at no extra cost. Advertisement All Women's Champions League games will be exclusive to the platform for the next five years. Disney+ is moving into live sports in the UK and Europe. It has announced that it will exclusively show live Champions League matches from next season. It will join the likes of Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ in streaming live football, while Netflix has also recently moved into live sports broadcasts too, with WWE Raw being available on the platform around the world, and the other WWE shows and events in regions outside the US. Streaming services are increasingly rivalling traditional broadcasters when it comes to bidding for sporting rights. Advertisement That now includes Disney+ as, from October 2025, it will be the new and exclusive home for the UEFA Women's Champion League for the next five years. What matches will be live on Disney+? Disney has signed a deal to show all 75 matches in each season of the Women's Champions League, from 2025/6 to 2029/30. They will be available at no extra cost to Disney+ subscribers. The rights extend to the whole of Europe, so no matter your region you'll be able to follow the action on the streaming platform. ESPN will produce the coverage and commentary will be offered in multiple languages. There will also be pre- and post-match programming to enjoy. Advertisement "Bringing this incredible tournament to Disney+ customers and audiences speaks to our commitment to delivering a huge range of bold and dynamic entertainment," said the general manager of Disney+ in the UK and Europe, Karl Holmes. "As women's football continues to grow with audiences worldwide, we're proud to offer the thrill and excitement of every single match to Disney+ customers across Europe, at no extra cost." What about this year's final? With the deal not starting until later this year, you might be wondering how to watch the 2025 final, which takes place this Saturday, 24 May. Well, the Arsenal vs Barcelona match will kick off in Lisbon at 17:00 BST and be shown live on TNT Sports in the UK, or Discovery+ if you want to stream it.
Metro
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Disney+ users warned to check important detail to avoid £1,000 fine
Disney+ users are at risk of a big fine if they don't follow this one rule. For the next five years, the streaming platform will possess the broadcasting rights for the UEFA Women's Champions League across Europe, as announced last month. However, if football fans wish to tune in, they'll have to check one key detail. From October, Disney+ subscribers will be able to stream every match. There'll be no additional cost to their monthly fee, provided they have a TV licence. Even though you are not watching the games on channels such as BBC, a licence is still required when viewing live television. Yes, even on Disney+. If you are caught streaming live content without a licence, you could receive an unwelcome £1,000 fine. Don't worry, these restrictions won't impact the rest of the Disney+ experience, as on-demand content – aka, not live – can still be viewed without a TV licence and for no extra cost. Making the announcement at the end of May, Disney+ said: 'Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League across Europe from next season, allowing fans to watch every match live at no extra cost.' They explained that this 'follows a five-year deal in which The Walt Disney Company has secured live rights to the competition from 2025/26 to 2029/30.' 'As the only place fans can watch all live matches in the competition, coverage on Disney+ will launch in October 2025, marking a new era for the UEFA Women's Champions League with the introduction of the 18-team League phase format,' explained the streamer. 'Bringing more excitement, unpredictability and bigger clashes from the League phase through to the 2026 Final at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, all 75 matches in the competition will be live streamed on Disney+.' Karl Holmes, General Manager, Disney+ EMEA, commented: 'The UEFA Women's Champions League is the very best in football performance, dedication, and passion. 'Bringing this incredible tournament to Disney+ customers and audiences speaks to our commitment to delivering a huge range of bold and dynamic entertainment. 'As women's football continues to grow with audiences worldwide, we're proud to offer the thrill and excitement of every single match to Disney+ customers across Europe, at no extra cost.' More streaming giants have acquired the rights to live broadcasts in recent years, though, meaning it's essential you check you can take part in the fun without being stung. For example, in March, Netflix subscribers were given a warning ahead of the premiere of Everybody's Live with John Mulaney. Marking the streamer's first-ever late-night talk show, it aired live from the US with the comedian at the helm, with viewers needing a TV licence to watch without the risk of repercussions. Similarly, Netflix recently acquired the rights to the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, plus several WWE shows. At the time, the rules were reiterated. A spokesperson said: 'A TV licence is needed to watch live content on streaming services, watch or record a TV programme on any channel, and when using BBC iPlayer. 'Further information is available on the TV licensing website or via the customer services team, who can help with any queries.' As for how much a TV licence sets you back, the figure increased on April 1. More Trending This took the total from £169.50 to £174.50, which you can either pay in monthly instalments of £14.12 or pay in one go. The price change was set by the government, and the raise was confirmed last November by the Secretary of State. View More » This money is used to pay for eight national TV channels plus regional TV services, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds, 56 radio stations, the BBC website, BBC World Service, and BBC apps. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Paris Saint-Germain can add Club World Cup glory to their awesome Champions League final success MORE: PSG vs Tottenham: When is the UEFA Super Cup 2025 and where will it be held? MORE: Steven Gerrard names PSG's 'biggest problem' after Champions League final win
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Major football tournament to be shown on Disney+ with 75 games aired as streaming platform agrees five-year deal
Coverage will be produced by a huge sports broadcasting network LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Major football tournament to be shown on Disney+ with 75 games aired as streaming platform agrees five-year deal Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STREAMING giant Disney+ has won the broadcast rights for a huge European football competition. The subscription service will broadcast the Women's Champions League from the 2025-26 campaign, having agreed a five-year deal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Disney+ has won the rights to the Women's Champions League Credit: Getty 2 Barcelona are the current holders Credit: AFP DAZN has kept the rights for the last four seasons, making coverage free-to-air on its app and YouTube channel. A few select fixtures have also been available to watch on TNT Sports in the United Kingdom. But the new deal, which is set to see every match broadcast live, marks the start of a new era. Disney+ EMEA general manager Karl Holmes said: "The UEFA Women's Champions League is the very best in football performance, dedication and passion. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL TUCH DECISION England squad revealed with recall for Toney and first cap for Chelsea star "Bringing this incredible tournament to our customers speaks to our commitment of delivering a huge range of bold and dynamic entertainment. "As women's football continues to grow with audiences worldwide, we're proud to offer the thrill and excitement of every single match to Disney+ customers across Europe, at no extra cost." Uefa marketing director Guy-Laurent Epstein added: "The UEFA Women's Champions League has seen exceptional growth in recent years, with record-breaking attendance, rising standards, and increasing global interest. "These new broadcast deals not only reflect this but are important milestones in the continued development of women's football in Europe, underscoring its growing importance and appeal to fans worldwide." CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Disney+ will show all 75 matches from the competition across Europe, starting from October. Coverage will be produced by ESPN - Disney's multi-platform sports brand. Arsenal reveal new home kit for 2025/26 season with major change to badge and eye-watering price From next season the format of the Women's Champions League is set to change. The group stage will be replaced with a league table format - much like the men's competition. As things stand, 18 teams will enter the league with each side playing six games. At the end of the league phase, the top four teams will automatically qualify for the quarter-finals. The clubs ranked fifth to 12th will compete in a two-legged knockout phase play-off, with the winner of each fixture progressing to the last-eight. And those placed 13th to 18th will be eliminated from the competition. The final of the 2024-25 Women's Champions League will take place on Saturday. Arsenal face current holders Barcelona for the trophy at Estadio José Alvalade in Lisbon.
