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There's no fan community yet because the service just launched and it's starting from zero subscribers. The 1 year trial requires a hardware purchase, so that w

There's no fan community yet because the service just launched and it's starting from zero subscribers. The 1 year trial requires a hardware purchase, so that will only start to build a critical mass over the next year or so. I don't think it has anything to do with DRM.

Krasnol 7y ago
Hardware nay be one thing, content is another one. See Disney+ and Mandalorian.
- stanmancan 7y ago
  Disney+ has decades of content and a giant world wide fan base already which is a big incentive to sign up. Apple TV is starting from scratch.
  - setpatchaddress 7y ago
    To emphasize: Disney has 90 years of back catalog, including a ridiculous number of pop culture touchstones dating back that far.
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    - ianai 7y ago
      Meanwhile, Apple has billions in cash on hand. I hope they open their platform up some though, or they need to make some very compelling shows. We’re talking enough for a hardware purchase in a household with no other iOS devices present. If anyone has the resources it’s them.
      - thewebcount 7y ago
        You don’t need to buy any Apple hardware to sign up. You can watch on the web or even Roku or Samsung TVs.
        ianai 7y ago
        Doesn’t change the fact they have all the resources to hire all the best talent! If I were them I’d be making the second season of Firefly and anything else with wide interest like that.
        dingo_bat 7y ago
        How do I watch it on my Galaxy phone?
  - Krasnol 7y ago
    The fanbase OP was talking about is talking about the new content though. Apples new content is meh.
  - daveFNbuck 7y ago
    The only reason I'm interested in Disney+ is all the social media buzz around baby Yoda. I can't name a single reason to sign up for Apple TV.