Disney+

Itssoeasy · 27-02-2021 1:57am

Agent Coulson wrote: »

National Geographic stuff is great probably watching more of that than any of the Disney stuff.

Also so glad the Murdochs don’t own National Geographic anymore.

I’m looking forward to rewatching the OJ documentary which I watched at the time. Amazing stuff but sorry he was guilty as sin.

km79 · 28-02-2021 10:53am

Agent Coulson wrote: »

National Geographic stuff is great probably watching more of that than any of the Disney stuff.

Also so glad the Murdochs don’t own National Geographic anymore.

Any documentaries in particular that you would recommend?

Agent Coulson · 28-02-2021 4:56pm

km79 wrote: »

Any documentaries in particular that you would recommend?

Lost Treasures of the Maya.

Lasers reveal Maya war ruins
Archaeologists discover ancient fortifications that evoke a “palpable sense of fear.”

Archaeologists guided by laser images of a remote region of northern Guatemala have discovered 20-foot-high walls, watchtowers, and other evidence that ancient Maya societies waged large-scale warfare over many years. The finds have upended long-established impressions of a civilization that tamed the jungle and built thriving cities, then declined and disappeared beneath the dense tropical forest.

Among the most startling discoveries was a large fortress complex now called La Cuernavilla. Built on a steep ridge between the Maya cities of El Zotz and Tikal, the heavily fortified site included high walls, moats, watchtowers, and caches of round stones that likely served as ammunition for warriors’ slings. It is the largest defensive system ever discovered in the region, “and possibly in all of the ancient Americas,” says Stephen Houston, a Brown University archaeologist and Maya scholar.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/lasers-reveal-maya-war-ruins

Brief_Lives · 28-02-2021 7:37pm

PespiChallenge wrote: »

Disappointed in what Star are offering so far.

What is Star?

The Inbetween is mine · 28-02-2021 7:43pm

Brief_Lives wrote: »

What is Star?

Ex Kerry footballer...not a lover of Joe Brolly

PsychoPete · 28-02-2021 9:18pm

Watched Solar Opposites, found it hard to see passed the Rick & Morty style but really enjoyed it

gmisk · 28-02-2021 9:27pm

PsychoPete wrote: »

Watched Solar Opposites, found it hard to see passed the Rick & Morty style but really enjoyed it

It's really good actually, gets better as it goes along I think. Season 2 due soon.
Lots of weird stuff as you would expect...

the stuff in the wall with all the shrunken people is really weird, quite emotional weirdly in places!

Itssoeasy · 28-02-2021 9:28pm

So I’ve watched the first two episodes of the OJ simpson documentary and it’s as good as I remember. Even though I knew the backstory of his NFL career and because of the documentary LA92 I knew about the riots in LA from prior to that. It’s just really well made but from memory I believe they go very graphic about the case which I might take it handy with that.

S.M.B. · 04-03-2021 10:16pm

Nomadland is coming to Star the Friday after the Oscars. Potentially adding a Best Picture to the platform a few days after it's win would be some serious positive PR for Disney.

Agent Coulson · 05-03-2021 12:35am

S.M.B. wrote: »

Nomadland is coming to Star the Friday after the Oscars. Potentially adding a Best Picture to the platform a few days after it's win would be some serious positive PR for Disney.

It's been on Hulu for a few weeks now it got a same day release on streaming and cinema in the States.

corks finest · 05-03-2021 12:51am

The Inbetween is mine wrote: »

Ex Kerry footballer...not a lover of Joe Brolly

VG

The Raging Bile Duct · 05-03-2021 12:28pm

Really enjoyed Feud: Bette and Joan, an eight part mini-series about the animosity between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford that was a result of working together on Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? and the fall out from it. It gives a great insight into these two ageing actresses and the Hollywood system that had abandoned them. Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange are brilliant in it with a fantastic supporting cast including Judy Davis, Alfred Molina and Stanley Tucci.

Need a Username · 05-03-2021 1:36pm

Is there a way to opt out of Star completely with needing to lower the age rating?

icdg · 05-03-2021 4:40pm

Need a Username wrote: »

Is there a way to opt out of Star completely with needing to lower the age rating?

I don’t think so. For all the marketing hype it’s essentially a completely integral part of Disney+, not a separate service.It has a co equal status with the Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Nat Geo, and Star Wars brands.

Need a Username · 05-03-2021 6:01pm

icdg wrote: »

I don’t think so. For all the marketing hype it’s essentially a completely integral part of Disney+, not a separate service.It has a co equal status with the Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Nat Geo, and Star Wars brands.

I got on to Disney support after posting and after a long wait was told the same as you say here.

I was sure in the investor day announcement that it was said that you could decide which profile had Star. I thought the adult nature of much of that content makes it different to Marvel, Pixar, etc. but obviously Disney doesn’t see it that way.

I created a profile for the youngest child of “9+ and below”

I had to make the other 14 to allow access to Mandolorian and Marvel which allows Star content I’m not comfortable with but I will just have to hope they don’t put any of it on.

The Raging Bile Duct · 05-03-2021 6:23pm

Need a Username wrote: »

I got on to Disney support after posting and after a long wait was told the same as you say here.

I was sure in the investor day announcement that it was said that you could decide which profile had Star. I thought the adult nature of much of that content makes it different to Marvel, Pixar, etc. but obviously Disney doesn’t see it that way.

I created a profile for the youngest child of “9+ and below”

I had to make the other 14 to allow access to Mandolorian and Marvel which allows Star content I’m not comfortable with but I will just have to hope they don’t put any of it on.

You can further restrict what they watch with the need for a PIN code for certain programmes as far I can tell. Never used anything like that because it wouldn't be an issue for me.

Need a Username · 06-03-2021 1:44am

The Raging Bile Duct wrote: »

You can further restrict what they watch with the need for a PIN code for certain programmes as far I can tell. Never used anything like that because it wouldn't be an issue for me.

The PIN is to block access to a profile but you can’t block movies or series of your choosing.

That would be most welcome though.

Need a Username · 06-03-2021 1:45am

Are we ever going to get Disney+ and Prime Video added to the Apple TV app here in Ireland?

icdg · 06-03-2021 9:05am

Need a Username wrote: »

Are we ever going to get Disney+ and Prime Video added to the Apple TV app here in Ireland?

Except for Apple TV+, Apple doesn’t support that feature on the Apple TV app in Ireland. No idea why.

Need a Username · 06-03-2021 9:41am

icdg wrote: »

Except for Apple TV+, Apple doesn’t support that feature on the Apple TV app in Ireland. No idea why.

I’ve assumed it legal/licensing issues for the like of Prime and that they are unwilling to go to the expense or effort for Ireland. Or else have simply over looked us.

Disney own all the titles on Disney+ and maybe there I still legal issue as but I suspect that overlooking us is the case for sure - like how on iTunes they not upgraded some movies to 4K. We are the same region as U.K. but the employees doing the uploading just missed Ireland on those movies. Happens for lot of studios - there are a few hundred movies missing here due to simple error.

OU812 · 06-03-2021 12:49pm

Need a Username wrote: »

Are we ever going to get Disney+ and Prime Video added to the Apple TV app here in Ireland?

I noticed while browsing movies yesterday that some of them are displaying the Disney+ tag on their tile. So it may be on the way.

Dodge · 06-03-2021 1:10pm

icdg wrote: »

I don’t think so. For all the marketing hype it’s essentially a completely integral part of Disney+, not a separate service.It has a co equal status with the Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Nat Geo, and Star Wars brands.

Star is effectively where they dump the content that doesn’t fit in with the other brands

icdg · 06-03-2021 3:24pm

Dodge wrote: »

Star is effectively where they dump the content that doesn’t fit in with the other brands

Essentially. A problem from day one for the Simpsons which never fit into any of the brands (it’s never had a Disney credit on screen).

It could have been 20th Century I suppose, but Star gives more flexibility, if at a cost of having to rebrand the existing Indian channels.

Need a Username · 06-03-2021 4:19pm

OU812 wrote: »

I noticed while browsing movies yesterday that some of them are displaying the Disney+ tag on their tile. So it may be on the way.

You saw that on Apple’s TV app?

OU812 · 06-03-2021 5:37pm

Need a Username wrote: »

You saw that on Apple’s TV app?

Yes. Was looking through some of the offers they have and noticed it.

Predator 2 is one of them

robinph · 06-03-2021 5:53pm

Need a Username wrote: »

I got on to Disney support after posting and after a long wait was told the same as you say here.

I was sure in the investor day announcement that it was said that you could decide which profile had Star. I thought the adult nature of much of that content makes it different to Marvel, Pixar, etc. but obviously Disney doesn’t see it that way.

I created a profile for the youngest child of “9+ and below”

I had to make the other 14 to allow access to Mandolorian and Marvel which allows Star content I’m not comfortable with but I will just have to hope they don’t put any of it on.

I have a kids profile with access to Frozen etc, and dodgy stuff from back in the racist Disney days, then left one adult profile as was but without a pin, that gives access to Moana and some Star content, then another adult profile with a pin set that gives access to everything up to Deadpool levels.

Not a great way to set restrictions at all, but there is now several levels of access you can create.

Agent Coulson · 06-03-2021 9:58pm

A bit disappointed that Millennium isn't on Star or even the one season of The Lone Gunmen to complete Chris Carters shows with the X-Files.

Millennium was such a great series however I've never seen it on any streaming site.

Mr Crispy · 06-03-2021 10:16pm

Yeah, Millennium was great. Very underrated, or maybe just under-viewed!

JJayoo · 06-03-2021 10:59pm

Any sneaky free trials knocking around?

Need a Username · 06-03-2021 11:49pm

OU812 wrote: »

Yes. Was looking through some of the offers they have and noticed it.

Predator 2 is one of them

I’ve seen mistake in those image tiles before (the movie title in Spanish, a BBC logo in the corner, etc.)

This could be such but hopefully you are right.

Need a Username · 06-03-2021 11:54pm

robinph wrote: »

I have a kids profile with access to Frozen etc, and dodgy stuff from back in the racist Disney days, then left one adult profile as was but without a pin, that gives access to Moana and some Star content, then another adult profile with a pin set that gives access to everything up to Deadpool levels.

Not a great way to set restrictions at all, but there is now several levels of access you can create.

I added unrestricted Star to my own profile on launch

I’m just surprised that Star HAS to be added

S.M.B. · 07-03-2021 10:26am

Raya And The Last Dragon doesn't appear to have the same buzz as the live action Mulan release. Looks like 3 months is the Premier Access window they've gone with this time.

OU812 · 07-03-2021 11:03am

Need a Username wrote: »

I’ve seen mistake in those image tiles before (the movie title in Spanish, a BBC logo in the corner, etc.)

This could be such but hopefully you are right.

There’s been a few of them

Need a Username · 07-03-2021 11:18am

OU812 wrote: »

There’s been a few of them

Do you mean a few with a Disney+ logo?

Like I said there have been mistake before like titles of a movie appearing in Spanish in those images. If an image that belongs in the Spanish version of the apps can appear on the Irish version, then we can also mistakenly be getting imagery that belongs on the US version of the app.

I’m hoping you are right but I think it is more likely that error.

OU812 · 07-03-2021 11:25am

Need a Username wrote: »

Do you mean a few with a Disney+ logo?

Like I said there have been mistake before like titles of a movie appearing in Spanish in those images. If an image that belongs in the Spanish version of the apps can appear on the Irish version, then we can also mistakenly be getting imagery that belongs on the US version of the app.

I’m hoping you are right but I think it is more likely that error.

Yea. I’ve a couple of movies with incorrect posters/tiles but this Disney+ logo was new.

If you search for predator 2 you can see it. There were others but I can’t recall as I was specifically looking up that one.

icdg · 07-03-2021 11:31am

Needs to be understood that in this market, Star is not an “add on” or something extra to be added. It is a fully integral part of Disney+. Die Hard with a Vengeance is as much a part of Disney+ as Mickey Mouse.

They didn’t need to do it that way, but they did. In markets where Star is a separate service there’s live premium sport from ESPN which isn’t being offered here. ESPN has few rights here outside of US college football and basketball which lets face it isn’t a huge crowd puller to mass market a service on (they have the separate ESPN Player service for that and an affiliation deal with BT Sport).

It says to me though that Disney doesn’t see Star as being a viable proposition as a separate service here. By making it integral to Disney+ they get to pass a price rise on to everyone. If it were optional, well so would be the price rise.

OU812 · 07-03-2021 11:35am

JJayoo wrote: »

Any sneaky free trials knocking around?

No. They ended the free trial last year I can buy a monthly subscription though

If you’re considering it, Quidco have a tenner back and you’ll get the cheaper pricing for the year now too

JJayoo · 07-03-2021 3:01pm

OU812 wrote: »

No. They ended the free trial last year I can buy a monthly subscription though

If you’re considering it, Quidco have a tenner back and you’ll get the cheaper pricing for the year now too

That sounds good, I was thinking off watching Wanda Vision.

Need a Username · 08-03-2021 7:40pm

OU812 wrote: »

Yea. I’ve a couple of movies with incorrect posters/tiles but this Disney+ logo was new.

If you search for predator 2 you can see it. There were others but I can’t recall as I was specifically looking up that one.

I did look up Predator 2 when you mentioned it.

I’m just going to remain pessimistic that it is a mistake - so that way if you are right then it is a nice surprise

I’m hoping you are right because that could lead to Prime Video being added too. Disney is pleasant app to browse. Prime is a mess.

I don’t think Netflix allow d the integration anywhere.

The Raging Bile Duct · 09-03-2021 11:15am

Need a Username wrote: »

I did look up Predator 2 when you mentioned it.

I’m just going to remain pessimistic that it is a mistake - so that way if you are right then it is a nice surprise

I’m hoping you are right because that could lead to Prime Video being added too. Disney is pleasant app to browse. Prime is a mess.

I don’t think Netflix allow d the integration anywhere.

I'm watching Atlanta on Disney Plus (PS5 App) at the moment and if I pick it from the Continue Watching bar, it doesn't give me the option to watch the next episode when the one I'm watching ends. I have to come out of that episode back to the main menu and search for the series to get to the next episode. It's a complete mess.

That said, delighted to finally get around to watching Atlanta. First season nearly finished and it's such a great watch.

Full_Circle_81 · 09-03-2021 12:03pm

The Raging Bile Duct wrote: »

I'm watching Atlanta on Disney Plus (PS5 App) at the moment and if I pick it from the Continue Watching bar, it doesn't give me the option to watch the next episode when the one I'm watching ends. I have to come out of that episode back to the main menu and search for the series to get to the next episode. It's a complete mess.

That said, delighted to finally get around to watching Atlanta. First season nearly finished and it's such a great watch.

I find that the shows on Disney have a habit of leaving the episode you just watched with even only seconds remaining in your "continue watching" bar, rather than queuing up the next episode, but if I leave the episode playing it does usually queue the next episode up.

Atlanta is so so good. I enjoyed the second season as much (if not more) than the first. You're in for a treat!

Hurrache · 11-03-2021 9:44pm

Raising Hope is an absolute delight on Star. We watched originally when RTE had it 10 years or so ago, but fell into a binge hole of it since it became available, it's great craic. Burt Chance, one of the best characters ever.

km79 · 11-03-2021 9:52pm

Hurrache wrote: »

Raising Hope is an absolute delight on Star. We watched originally when RTE had it 10 years or so ago, but fell into a binge hole of it since it became available, it's great craic.

Same !
Just restarted it last night
Never got to finish it last time around

Varik · 11-03-2021 10:21pm

Been rewatching Raising hope too and watching Sons of Anarchy for the first time.

Not 100% if I watched all of Rasining hope the first time I'm remembering a lot but I don't remember it being so many seasons.

cena · 11-03-2021 10:44pm

Watched the first x-flies movie last night

shawki · 11-03-2021 11:19pm

Raising Hope has a reunion panel tomorrow. The twins must be nearly teenagers now.

https://deadline.com/2021/03/cloris-leachman-raising-hope-charity-reunion-martha-plimpton-fox-1234710927/

Varik · 14-03-2021 11:32pm

Disney+ kinda broken for me for the last week.

progress isn't save in anything I'm watching so I've to go into it and find the next episode, and a few shows the point they are saved to is broken so it crashes the player in chrome.

Itssoeasy · 15-03-2021 12:43am

Watched crimson tide for the time in a while and it’s really good.

nullObjects · 25-03-2021 4:35pm

Hey, could anyone tell me if all the marvel movies are available when streaming in Ireland?
(Google is ambiguous so thought I'd get a better answer here, thanks!)

Buttros · 25-03-2021 5:02pm

Hulk and Spider-Man are missing. The rest are there.

Disney+

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