Celebrity Buzz with Jude Law and Disney

Sep 24, 2026 | 5:48 AM

Disney has increased prices for Disney+ and Hulu, marking the fourth hike in four years. Ad-free plans rise from $18.99 to $21.49 monthly, a 13% jump. Ad-supported standalone plans increase from $11.99 to $12.49. New subscribers are affected now, with existing customers billed at new rates next cycle. The ad-free Disney+ tier has nearly doubled since 2023. Story URL


YouTube and Coachella have renewed their exclusive global livestream partnership through 2030. The deal keeps YouTube as the sole streaming destination for both festival weekends. This year’s event broke viewership records. “YouTube will continue delivering behind-the-scenes access and exclusive artist content,” said Lyor Cohen, YouTube’s global head of music. Story URL


Jude Law is in negotiations to join Scarlett Johansson in director Ari Aster’s upcoming A24 thriller Scapegoat. Jacob Elordi recently joined the cast as well. Aster wrote and is directing the film. Plot details remain under wraps, with speculation ranging from sci-fi romance to traditional drama. A24 will distribute, continuing their successful partnership with Aster. Story URL


Netflix’s critically acclaimed comedy Man On The Inside will end after its upcoming third season, now in production in San Francisco. Creator Mike Schur called it “one final chapter,” praising star Ted Danson as a “National Treasure.” Ted Danson returns alongside Stephanie Beatriz, Mary Steenburgen, and Nick Offerman, among an expanded cast of guest stars. Story URL


Pluto TV has unveiled its largest technology investment since founding, now sharing infrastructure with Paramount+. The free streaming service expanded its on-demand library by 63% year-over-year, adding titles like John Wick, The X-Files, and The Notebook. Monthly VOD viewership grew 70% in 2026. “Free streaming is only getting more popular,” said Paramount. Story URL


Original Rent cast members, including Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, and Anthony Rapp, will reunite for a one-night-only benefit concert on October 26 at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre. Over 50 past cast members will perform the full musical. In-person tickets are sold out, but $30 livestream tickets remain. Proceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Story URL