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[Brianstl]

I will say that for me it depends on the show and how it is paced. Some shows are made to be binged, like big, extended movies, but some are paced for the single episode. I feel that Mandalorian worked well as a weekly as each episode was self contained except for one real two-part episode with a cliffhanger. The issues come in when they try to use the binge formula with a show that is released weekly or vice-versa.

I prefer weekly episodes almost always with these things because I think the water cooler aspect of those shows really adds to the overall enjoyment.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I prefer weekly episodes almost always with these things because I think the water cooler aspect of those shows really adds to the overall enjoyment.

I so agree with this.

I think something gets lost by the big event type shows being released all at the same time.

I'm thinking specifically of something like Stranger Things or The Witcher on Netflix.

Just imagine if there was a week in between Stranger Things episodes. It would give people time to discuss, speculate, let things build on social media.

I honestly do not think that the Baby Yoda stuff would be the social media phenom it is today if the episodes had all been released at the same time. Popular, yes. But not at the same level it is.

 

[rteetz]

I so agree with this.

I think something gets lost by the big event type shows being released all at the same time.

I'm thinking specifically of something like Stranger Things or The Witcher on Netflix.

Just imagine if there was a week in between Stranger Things episodes. It would give people time to discuss, speculate, let things build on social media.

I honestly do not think that the Baby Yoda stuff would be the social media phenom it is today if the episodes had all been released at the same time. Popular, yes. But not at the same level it is.

Exactly the suspense of finding out more about baby yoda and where he came from or when he is in danger and holding that during the week was a huge thing. I agree this concept would work better for stranger things.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Something else I've really been enjoying on Disney+ is some of the Nat Geo things.

I love shows about history and I've really enjoyed the Lost Cities with Albert Lin. That man is so inspiring. He was in an accident a few years ago and he lost his leg. He was filmed for this show scuba diving, rock climbing and skiing. Very inspirational, not to mention an interesting show.

I also enjoyed Drain the Sunken Pirate City, a documentary about the underwater portion of Port Royal.

Another favorite was Atlantis Rising, a documentary produced by James Cameron.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Just thought I would post about the new show Shop Class. It's really fun and the kids have been enjoying watching the builds and just nice to see focus on shop teachers

Also, each week there is a guest judge who is an Imagineer and you see some of what they have worked on and they just bring a neat viewpoint to how what the kids are working on fits into how imagineers look at things

Definitely worth checking out

 

[Farro]

Does anyone know if Cosmos will be on Disney +? It starts Monday on National Geographic. I won't watch on Mondays so I will either DVR it or will it be brought to Disney + at some point?

 

[rteetz]

https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/...TAfpF6rfDVRVMy8zmCfehU1_RRkfb_Ufd3tdnn7JitlsI

 

[Leigh L]

https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/...TAfpF6rfDVRVMy8zmCfehU1_RRkfb_Ufd3tdnn7JitlsI

Can't wait!!!
Up to Episode 6, currently rewatching the series for the third - maybe fourth - time

 

[nkosiek]

Just thought I would post about the new show Shop Class. It's really fun and the kids have been enjoying watching the builds and just nice to see focus on shop teachers

Also, each week there is a guest judge who is an Imagineer and you see some of what they have worked on and they just bring a neat viewpoint to how what the kids are working on fits into how imagineers look at things

Definitely worth checking out

Thanks for the recommendation. Watched the first one and will actually show it to my kid later this week.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1237142886753304578

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1237142886753304578

Hmm interesting.

I'm not sure which one I would rather have the series be based on..the time period Flynn was in there or the after effects from Tron: Legacy movie.

 

[BrianL]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1237142886753304578

Boo.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1237142886753304578

Maybe something there... But, every time I think of Tron, memories of The Tron Guy (Jay Maynard) come flooding in

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1237498979954262016

 

[Brianstl]

I wonder if Disney would consider going to a two tier set up temporarily with Disney+ where for an extra $10 or maybe more you get the first run movies that were planned for release while the country is going to be in shut down mode when it comes to public gatherings. They could do something similar with Hulu. They are going to have to find a way to make money from their studio divisions products over the next quarter plus.

 

[SaintsManiac]

https://www.facebook.com/11784025953/posts/10157115101795954

 

[dclpluto]

https://www.facebook.com/11784025953/posts/10157115101795954

excellent news Disney plus stepping it up . give kids and adults a treat in these bad times.

 

[scard192]

excellent news Disney plus stepping it up . give kids and adults a treat in these bad times.

saw posts on my POP Century FB group that it's live now.

 

[rteetz]

https://www.facebook.com/11784025953/posts/10157115101795954

This has been moved up even earlier. It’s now available.

 

[tinkerhon]

This has been moved up even earlier. It’s now available.

Kids watching now ! Something to smile about while the world is out of whack ! That's why we love Disney !