Disney+ looks to TikTok creators to bring fan content to its short-form video feed

As streamers compete with social media giants for viewer attention, Disney+ is partnering with TikTok to bring creator content to its app.

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Disney partners with TikTok to bring fan-made shorts to Disney+

Creators will be granted access to a deep library of Disney assets to use in their videos.

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Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos

A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.

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Disney gives TikTok creators official access to Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar characters

Disney is introducing fan-created TikTok content to its Disney Plus app in its latest attempt to break into short-form creator videos.

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Darth Vader to become a TikTok star as Disney strikes deal on short video

Characters and memorable scenes from back catalogue made available to group of creator fans The likes of Darth Vader, Spider-Man and Moana are about to become TikTok stars for the first time – at least now on an official basis – after Walt Disney str…

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Deadline•

Disney Execs On Exploring FAST Channels, Content Spending, Cutting Costs

New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro confirmed that the media giant is exploring “a free product for consumers,” i.e. FAST channels. “We’re exploring a free product for consumers.

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The Sun Looks So Hot Right Now

Using the Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii, researchers obtained the highest spatial resolution observations of the Sun’s visible surface to date.

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