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section125 : 11/12/2019 8:39 am
So, instead of watching another losing season, anyone ordering Disney Plus?

Have to admit it looks somewhat promising.
of course  
UConn4523 : 11/12/2019 8:43 am : link
its almost free too - $6.99 per month.

Mandalorian is alone worth that. Also, its releasing weekly episodes which I love, and I think more shows across all streaming platforms are going to do that which IMO is long overdue. The spoilers have gotten out of control with the "binge" era.
Yes sir!  
bigbluehoya : 11/12/2019 8:44 am : link
I have a 5 YO, 3 YO, 6 month old. Current cash burn rate on buying Disney movies via Prime was about $20 every other month, so $70 for the year is actually going to save me sme $.

I woke up nice and early to download the Disney+ app to the TVs before heading out to work. Unfortunately, Samsung had not dropped their SmartTV app as of ~6am. It was right there on Roku though.

My wife is going to mock up a note from Santa Claus while the kids are at school. We're framing this one as a super early gift from Santa for some recent good behaviors with some veiled threats that the behavior best continue if they want more of the same on Xmas day...
RE: Yes sir!  
Jay on the Island : 11/12/2019 8:50 am : link
In comment 14676719 bigbluehoya said:
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I have a 5 YO, 3 YO, 6 month old. Current cash burn rate on buying Disney movies via Prime was about $20 every other month, so $70 for the year is actually going to save me sme $.

I woke up nice and early to download the Disney+ app to the TVs before heading out to work. Unfortunately, Samsung had not dropped their SmartTV app as of ~6am. It was right there on Roku though.

My wife is going to mock up a note from Santa Claus while the kids are at school. We're framing this one as a super early gift from Santa for some recent good behaviors with some veiled threats that the behavior best continue if they want more of the same on Xmas day...

Well played sir, I wish I thought of that.
I dropped HBO because their  
section125 : 11/12/2019 8:51 am : link
programing sucked. I have the ROKU TV(2) so that is a plus and I get Amazon Prime TV.

I'd be tempted and I don't have small kids anymore..
HBO has been a disaster  
UConn4523 : 11/12/2019 8:54 am : link
and its one of the reasons why I didn't want them to keep investing in GoT because they are either ignoring, or losing out on good new projects due to time and/or money. Their app is also the worst of all streaming services. And on top of it they don't offer offline viewing which is a dealbreaker too.
I think we locked in to a 3yr deal for something like $3.89/month  
Mike in ramapo college : 11/12/2019 8:55 am : link
which as an absolute steal.

This is hands down the best service, in my opinion  
Ben in Tampa : 11/12/2019 8:57 am : link
the amount of content available at that price sets a very very high bar.

I'm excited about the Marvel & Star Wars content. My wife can't wait to see the new Lady & the Tramp. My brother-in-law is excited for the X-Men cartoon. My mom is excited to have all the Pixar movies. My little niece and nephew can't wait for it for all sort of reasons.

There is so much variety to it.
Having connection problems already  
Bramton1 : 11/12/2019 9:01 am : link
Not that surprising. But anyone who was planning to binge watch The Mandalorian tonight ought to have a Plan B ready.
RE: Having connection problems already  
Giantology : 11/12/2019 9:03 am : link
In comment 14676758 Bramton1 said:
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Not that surprising. But anyone who was planning to binge watch The Mandalorian tonight ought to have a Plan B ready.


No one will be binge watching the Mandalorian. A new episode is released once a week through December.
RE: Having connection problems already  
UConn4523 : 11/12/2019 9:04 am : link
In comment 14676758 Bramton1 said:
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Not that surprising. But anyone who was planning to binge watch The Mandalorian tonight ought to have a Plan B ready.


Yeah i'm at work and just signed up and nothing is loading. They will work the issues it, its just being overloaded.

The Mandalorian is being released in episodes spaced out by a few days or so. So you'll need to wait a couple weeks to watch them all at once.
never mind its weekly with the last one releasing after Christmas  
UConn4523 : 11/12/2019 9:05 am : link
smart move.

Episode 1: Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Episode 2: Friday, November 15, 2019
Episode 3: Friday, November 22, 2019
Episode 4: Friday, November 29, 2019
Episode 5: Friday, December 6, 2019
Episode 6: Friday, December 13, 2019
Episode 7: Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Episode 8: Friday, December 27, 2019
RE: never mind its weekly with the last one releasing after Christmas  
Giantology : 11/12/2019 9:06 am : link
In comment 14676766 UConn4523 said:
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smart move.

Episode 1: Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Episode 2: Friday, November 15, 2019
Episode 3: Friday, November 22, 2019
Episode 4: Friday, November 29, 2019
Episode 5: Friday, December 6, 2019
Episode 6: Friday, December 13, 2019
Episode 7: Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Episode 8: Friday, December 27, 2019


Yup, should really help pass the time before Rise of Skywalker and keep me nice and distracted.
bigbluehoya  
figgy2989 : 11/12/2019 9:06 am : link
I have a number of Samnsung Smart TV's, do you know if the Disney+ is going to be available or am I going to have to purchase a Roku stick to get the app.

If I read it correctly, Amazon will not allow the Disney+ app on any of their sticks.
Was able to watch the Mandalorian  
KevinBBWC : 11/12/2019 9:07 am : link
even if it took a while. Solid first episode with a very nice ending.
RE: bigbluehoya  
moze1021 : 11/12/2019 9:10 am : link
In comment 14676770 figgy2989 said:
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I have a number of Samnsung Smart TV's, do you know if the Disney+ is going to be available or am I going to have to purchase a Roku stick to get the app.

If I read it correctly, Amazon will not allow the Disney+ app on any of their sticks.


I'd be surprised if a solid Disney+ app comes to Samsung smart TVs anytime soon.... you'll be happier with a Roku stick anyway... much better experience than the Samsung built in apps...

Disney+ will be on Amazon...they came to an agreement last week... so articles you are looking at are probably dated before that agreement.


On a personal note... Looks like I might finally watch those Star Wars movies everyone is always going on about..
Everything I've read says that  
bigbluehoya : 11/12/2019 9:15 am : link
Samsung will have the app on their SmartTVs. I'm assuming they are just dragging their feet.
Disney+ is free for the first year  
18E : 11/12/2019 9:21 am : link
If you have a Verizon unlimited data plan.... Just an FYI. Sign up on your My Verizon app. Choose Account, Add-Ons, Entertainment....should be first listing. You're welcome.
Samsung  
GF1080 : 11/12/2019 9:36 am : link
I downloaded the Disney+ app onto my TV Samsung smart TV this morning. I was having trouble signing in though and then had to leave for work. I figured there would be some kinks this morning.
RE: Samsung  
bigbluehoya : 11/12/2019 9:37 am : link
In comment 14676820 GF1080 said:
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I downloaded the Disney+ app onto my TV Samsung smart TV this morning. I was having trouble signing in though and then had to leave for work. I figured there would be some kinks this morning.


what time was it that you downloaded it?
RE: Disney+ is free for the first year  
Mike in Long Beach : 11/12/2019 9:39 am : link
In comment 14676794 18E said:
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If you have a Verizon unlimited data plan.... Just an FYI. Sign up on your My Verizon app. Choose Account, Add-Ons, Entertainment....should be first listing. You're welcome.


Holy Shit. Thank you.
I should be home from work @ 4:30 pm  
BIG FRED 1973 : 11/12/2019 9:40 am : link
hopefully everything is working smooth by then .Iam definitely staying off social media for episode one spoilers
I dont mind week to week at all...  
Italianju : 11/12/2019 9:47 am : link
but i did like how Apple released the first 3 episodes of their shows (not that im overly interested in their shows) and then its week to week.
weekly episodes is simply better for everyone  
UConn4523 : 11/12/2019 9:49 am : link
if you want to binge, you can still do that after they all air. For people that don't have the time to watch everything in one or two sittings, the threat of spoilers is greatly decreased. Certain shows are better with breaks as well, IMO.

It also makes sense from a business perspective, never understood why you'd allow everyone to watch an entire new show in 1 day and then let them cancel.
Jeez, I gotta be honest  
Mike in Long Beach : 11/12/2019 9:50 am : link
I signed up for the free year 18E told us about, because why the hell not, but I just looked at their original programming slate. And yikes. If you don't like Star Wars and Super Hero stuff, there's pretty much nothing good. Oh well.
.  
cjac : 11/12/2019 9:50 am : link
All 30 seasons of The Simpsons will be available on day one.
RE: RE: Samsung  
GF1080 : 11/12/2019 9:58 am : link
In comment 14676824 bigbluehoya said:
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In comment 14676820 GF1080 said:


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I downloaded the Disney+ app onto my TV Samsung smart TV this morning. I was having trouble signing in though and then had to leave for work. I figured there would be some kinks this morning.



what time was it that you downloaded it?


It was about 7:30-8 AM EST.
GF1080  
bigbluehoya : 11/12/2019 10:04 am : link
thanks, I must have just missed it. I think I checked around 6:45.
Speaking of The Mandalorian,  
Mr. Bungle : 11/12/2019 10:15 am : link
I stumbled on this a couple days ago, and it cracked me up:

George Lucas Reacts to Star Wars: The Mandalorian Final Trailer - ( New Window )
RE: Disney+ is free for the first year  
jestersdead : 11/12/2019 10:45 am : link
In comment 14676794 18E said:
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If you have a Verizon unlimited data plan.... Just an FYI. Sign up on your My Verizon app. Choose Account, Add-Ons, Entertainment....should be first listing. You're welcome.

Thank you for this! Unfortunately the iPhone app and my Samsung app are unable to connect. Hopefully no issues after dinner tonight
RE: Samsung  
Bill L : 11/12/2019 11:27 am : link
In comment 14676820 GF1080 said:
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I downloaded the Disney+ app onto my TV Samsung smart TV this morning. I was having trouble signing in though and then had to leave for work. I figured there would be some kinks this morning.


What kind of kinks?

I tried signing in (on phone and pc) but got a message to call customer service. So now, I'm on hold listening to my second hour of some shitty music.
RE: HBO has been a disaster  
Ron from Ninerland : 11/12/2019 11:30 am : link
In comment 14676743 UConn4523 said:
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and its one of the reasons why I didn't want them to keep investing in GoT because they are either ignoring, or losing out on good new projects due to time and/or money. Their app is also the worst of all streaming services. And on top of it they don't offer offline viewing which is a dealbreaker too.
FYI, you can add HBO as an option to Amazon Prime or Disney+. I've used them through Amazon Prime and it is a lot easier to use than HBO's native web site. Disney+ claims that they allow offline viewing of HBO content, including on computers.
i've noticed that with  
UConn4523 : 11/12/2019 11:44 am : link
Amazon and might do that when HBO ups their game.
Disney+ direct download links if anyone still needs them  
BigBlue89 : 11/12/2019 11:47 am : link
Amazon Fire https://www.amazon.com/Disney/dp/B07Y8SJGCV/

Apple IOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/disney/id1446075923?l=en

Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disney.disneyplus&hl=en_US

LG https://us.lgappstv.com/main/tvapp/detail?appId=963996&catCode1=&moreYn=N&cateYn=N&orderType=0&headerName=&appRankCode=&sellrUsrNo=

Playstation 4 https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP1082-CUSA15607_00-0000000000000001

Roku https://channelstore.roku.com/details/291097/disney-plus

Samsung https://www.samsung.com/us/appstore/app.do?appId=G19280013786

Xbox https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/disney/9nxqxxlfst89
RE: of course  
Percy : 11/12/2019 2:14 pm : link
In comment 14676716 UConn4523 said:
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its almost free too - $6.99 per month.

Mandalorian is alone worth that. Also, its releasing weekly episodes which I love, and I think more shows across all streaming platforms are going to do that which IMO is long overdue. The spoilers have gotten out of control with the "binge" era.

Mandalorian totally sucks. Bad music, dopey script, into slovenly for some reason.
What the actual f?  
KDubbs : 11/12/2019 2:21 pm : link
So now the greedo scene is even worse?
Link - ( New Window )
Percy  
UConn4523 : 11/12/2019 2:29 pm : link
yeah I'm going to go ahead and ignore that. All the feedback i've read and heard from people that watched thought it was great.
This is probably a question for UConn  
figgy2989 : 11/12/2019 2:33 pm : link
But maybe others as well.

I am not a Star Wars guy at all (haven't seen any of the movies), so if I haven't seen them, is it not worth watching the Mandalorian? I guess what I am asking, can it be a stand alone series where you can watching without having seeing the movies. I get that there may be some references to the movie that I wouldn't get, but this looks pretty damn good.

I am getting Disney+ regardless for my boys, so what the hell, why not try out a new series.
yeah  
UConn4523 : 11/12/2019 2:38 pm : link
you can watch it. There's so much out there in the SW world that by now you know the gist of the canon even if you haven't watched any of them.

I takes place after the end of the first trilogy so I guess if you were going to watch anything, watch the 3 originals before Mandalorian. And you'll have time since they are staggering the releases.
Thanks man  
figgy2989 : 11/12/2019 2:39 pm : link
I appreciate it.
RE: yeah  
Bill L : 11/12/2019 2:40 pm : link
In comment 14677488 UConn4523 said:
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you can watch it. There's so much out there in the SW world that by now you know the gist of the canon even if you haven't watched any of them.

I takes place after the end of the first trilogy so I guess if you were going to watch anything, watch the 3 originals before Mandalorian. And you'll have time since they are staggering the releases.


Is the first trilogy the second trilogy or do you mean the first trilogy which came out second?
haha  
UConn4523 : 11/12/2019 2:43 pm : link
the originals, 4,5,6 A new Hope, Empire and Return of the Jedi.
RE: This is probably a question for UConn  
Mr. Bungle : 11/12/2019 10:34 pm : link
In comment 14677477 figgy2989 said:
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But maybe others as well.

I am not a Star Wars guy at all (haven't seen any of the movies), so if I haven't seen them, is it not worth watching the Mandalorian? I guess what I am asking, can it be a stand alone series where you can watching without having seeing the movies. I get that there may be some references to the movie that I wouldn't get, but this looks pretty damn good.

I am getting Disney+ regardless for my boys, so what the hell, why not try out a new series.

Watch the original three movies.

You should not wait any longer.
I signed up for the free trial  
figgy2989 : 11/13/2019 6:53 am : link
and put in for the $69.99 for the year. There is a ton of Disney and Marvel content.

Is there a roll out plan to release additional TV and movies listings?
they have all 5 seasons  
spike : 11/14/2019 9:20 pm : link
of Xmen Animated Cartoon from 90s!!
RE: RE: This is probably a question for UConn  
Chris in Philly : 11/14/2019 9:25 pm : link
In comment 14678126 Mr. Bungle said:
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In comment 14677477 figgy2989 said:


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But maybe others as well.

I am not a Star Wars guy at all (haven't seen any of the movies), so if I haven't seen them, is it not worth watching the Mandalorian? I guess what I am asking, can it be a stand alone series where you can watching without having seeing the movies. I get that there may be some references to the movie that I wouldn't get, but this looks pretty damn good.

I am getting Disney+ regardless for my boys, so what the hell, why not try out a new series.


Watch the original three movies.

You should not wait any longer.


Personally I would include Rogue One as well.
RE: What the actual f?  
Matt M. : 11/14/2019 11:49 pm : link
In comment 14677454 KDubbs said:
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So now the greedo scene is even worse? Link - ( New Window )
It never should have been touched in the first place. Of course Han shot first. So what? It was a hive of scum and villainy, after all. That's who Han was; he was saving his ass.
RE: RE: What the actual f?  
Matt M. : 11/14/2019 11:50 pm : link
In comment 14679756 Matt M. said:
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In comment 14677454 KDubbs said:


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So now the greedo scene is even worse? Link - ( New Window )

It never should have been touched in the first place. Of course Han shot first. So what? It was a hive of scum and villainy, after all. That's who Han was; he was saving his ass.
And why was it not OK for him to shoot Greedo first, but it was fine in Solo to shoot Beckett first?
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