One of the most significant selling features of Disney+, at least for the target demographic (families with small children and folks with a huge nostalgia itch), is the fact that, for once, the Mouse House has put together an extensive, comprehensive collection of films that have been released under the Disney banner. The idea of the “Disney Vault” is seemingly a non-issue with the new streaming service. But apparently, even though the service is marketed as the be-all, end-all for those wanting their Disney fix, there are still those streaming issues that prevent certain projects from sticking around on the service.
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Basically, don’t throw away those DVDs and Blu-rays just yet.
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According to a report from Collider, it’s been noticed by fans in the US (the service’s offerings vary region to region) that films such as “Home Alone” and “Home Alone 2” (popular holiday offerings) have been removed from Disney+ with no warning or reason. Of course, this is likely due to the rights issues that have been around since the early days of Netflix, with films and TV series coming and going without much notice. However, in the case of Disney+, it’s a bit more troubling considering the library for service is coming from one studio and, thus, should be largely immune to these sorts of issues.
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Other films that have been stricken from Disney+ reportedly include “The Sandlot,” “Dr. Dolittle,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” Again, we’re not talking major Marvel films or “Star Wars” stuff, but these are definitely popular films that will be missed by fans.
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Now, don’t take this as a “The sky is falling! Disney+ is doomed!” situation. The service still beats most of its competition when it comes to subscription fees, and there are still plenty of classic films that are available to stream. However, we’re starting to see how even studio-owned streaming services won’t be able to avoid the rights issues that come with this new distribution platform.
But hey, those “Little Mermaid” VHS copies are there when you need them. Don’t get rid of them, just yet.