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Disney REMOVES its shows and films from Netflix as it moves closer to creating its own subscription service

DISNEY is planning to create its own version of Netflix - meaning you'll have to fork out for yet ANOTHER subscription if you want to watch its classic films.

It is launching its own streaming service for its central Disney and Pixar brands and another for live sports slated for 2019.

 Films like Moana will be wiped from Netflix
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Films like Moana will be wiped from NetflixCredit: AP:Associated Press

Disney fans have enjoyed exclusive access to Moana, Captain America: Civil War, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on Netflix.

But the Magical Kingdom is ending their movie partnership, so you soon won't be able to watch any of its films on Netflix anymore.

There's also a suggestion Disney might lock down its Marvel Superheroes and the Star Wars franchise, too - possibly offering them as separate streaming services.

Netflix, which saw shares tumble after the announcement, seemed to be bracing for the potential loss of the Disney movie rights earlier this week when it announced its purchase of Millarworld , a comic book publishing company.

The move could spell an end to any Disney TV channels your kids are familiar with, too.

The new streaming services will likely "accelerate the erosion" of Disney's TV networks, especially if other major cable networks make similar moves, said Moody's analyst Neil Begley.

 Analysts say that Marvel films may get their own Netflix-style streaming subscription too
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Analysts say that Marvel films may get their own Netflix-style streaming subscription tooCredit: AP:Associated Press

So why is Disney doing this?

It's all part of a ploy to learn more about its audience, Begley reckons.

Netflix may take your cash, but it's your viewing habits which are most valuable to them.

Disney wants to learn more about what you want to inform what sort of products it makes and sell more targeted advertising.

Disney already have a streaming service called , which has been available since 2015.

It has a catalogue of old Disney classics and several games which can be viewed on or offline.

It's unclear whether the new service will be an extension of this.


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