On Nov. 12, Disney Studios officially enters the streaming game with Disney+.
Disney+ is priced at a competitive $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year. Comparatively, Netflix starts at $8.99 a month, Hulu starts at $5.99 a month, and Amazon Prime is $119 a year, but also includes free two-day shipping and free streaming music in addition to film and TV content.
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Ron Howard's "Splash" starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah is one of the unexpected titles to be included on the Disney+ streaming service. (COURTESY OF DISNEY)
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The kid-friendly TV movie "Casebusters" was directed by horror master Wes Craven. (COURTESY OF DISNEY)
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Kurt Russell starred in 1969's "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes," the first of three movies featuring the character Dexter Riley. (COURTESY OF DISNEY)
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"Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series" was part of the Disney Afternoon after-school cartoon block in the 1990s. (COURTESY OF DISNEY)
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