The first film screening in history took place on December 28, 1895 in Paris, a historic event that was witnessed by 35 people and was directed by the Lumière brothers. In the new millennium, very far from that time, The way of making and watching cinema has been totally transformed, proof of this is Disney+.
In comparison, now it is not necessary to go to a plaza or the cinema to enjoy the filmsbecause with the advancement of technology and the arrival of streaming platforms, there have been many advantages that film lovers have obtained, like the fact of enjoying diverse plots and genres within the reach of a click and without having to wonder how to download a video from Facebook.
Currently there are not only 500 one-minute films available, as in those times, but Disney+ and its competitors have a extensive catalog of productions, so the dilemma now is which titles to watch.
However, in this wave of novelties there are films that have managed to stand out and position themselves in the public’s taste.
1. Moana
A grand adventure about a spirited teenager who embarks on a daring mission to save her town from an ancient and mysterious threat, on a journey of self-discovery. She will be accompanied by the arrogant demigod Maui, who will guide her across the ocean on an action-packed journey, filled with fearsome creatures and impossible challenges to restore the lost order.
2. Inside out
Riley is a girl who enjoys or suffers from all kinds of feelings. Although her life has been marked by Joy, she is also affected by other types of emotions. What Riley doesn’t quite understand is why Sadness has to exist in her life. A series of events cause Joy and Sadness to become involved in a dangerous adventure that will turn Riley’s world upside down.
3. The first prophecy (The First Omen)
When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the Church, she encounters a darkness that calls her own faith into question and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate. A prequel to ‘The Prophecy’.
*Some titles may be repeated in the ranking because they are different episodes, seasons or installments, likewise, they may not have a description because the platform does not provide them.
Disney+ is a streaming platform that is owned by The Walt Disney Company and that offers its subscribers a wide catalog of movies, series, documentaries, among other multimedia products that have been released under the studios or brands of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star, National Geographicamong others.
The service was officially launched on November 12, 2019 in the United States and Canada, later expanding to the Netherlands and Spain. It was not until the end of 2020 that the platform finally reached Latin America and the Caribbean, with the exception of Cuba.
According to the report for the first quarter of 2023, the Disney+ streaming service has 157.8 million subscribers, which represented a drop of four million compared to what was registered in the previous quarter.
At the time of its launch, it was said that the platform sought to host 500 films and 7,000 episodes of television programs or series; In addition, the release of four original films and five television programs was contemplated, which was seen with the launch of The Mandalorian serieswhich cost close to 100 million dollars.
Disney+ allows its users to watch content on four devices at the same timealthough up to seven profiles can be created and content can be watched on up to devices.
