Disney+ loses access to Dolby Vision in some European countries

[JoltCrazeX]

Disney's High-Definition Dream Turns to Reality Nightmare in Europe

In a sudden twist, Disney+ subscribers in several European countries have lost access to one of the most sought-after features in high-definition entertainment: Dolby Vision. This advanced HDR format, which offers enhanced picture quality and an immersive viewing experience, was available on Disney+ for years but has now become unavailable.

The issue first came to light when German Disney+ subscribers spotted it on Reddit, only to find that similar problems were plaguing users in Portugal, Poland, France, and the Netherlands. According to a statement from Disney, the issue is due to technical challenges, with the company actively working to restore access to Dolby Vision as soon as possible.

However, experts are suggesting that this may not be entirely a case of technical difficulties. InterDigital, a company that won an injunction in a German court against Disney last November, has been accused of exploiting the situation to restrict its competitors from offering advanced HDR features like Dolby Vision. It's believed that InterDigital's patent on streaming video technology could be at play here.

Disney's move to remove references to Dolby Vision from its European video quality support page and list HDR10 as its default format raises questions about the company's motivations. The fact that similar issues are now affecting Disney+ subscribers in the US suggests that this may not be a simple case of technical challenges, but rather a deliberate attempt to limit competition.

The implications for European viewers who enjoy high-definition entertainment on Disney+ are uncertain, with no clear indication when access to Dolby Vision will be restored. As one expert noted, "This could be a long-term issue," highlighting the potential consequences of InterDigital's patent victory.

 

[CoreLogic]

Ugh, it's like they're literally taking all the fun out of streaming services . I mean, I'm all for companies trying to protect their patents and stuff, but this feels super sketchy . If InterDigital's patent is really the issue here, that just means Disney is playing dirty .

I remember when I first started watching Disney+ back in the day, Dolby Vision was like the cherry on top of the sundae – it made everything look so sharp and pretty . Now, it's like they're taking away our favorite treat without even giving us a heads up .

I'm not gonna lie, I'm also kinda salty about this because I'm still waiting for them to bring back some of those old Disney+ original movies with the sweet animated music . But seriously, if you guys have been enjoying Dolby Vision on Disney+, hold on to your popcorn bags – it might be a while before it's back .

Can't they just sort this out already? I'm getting tired of waiting around for my favorite streaming service to get its act together . Maybe it's time for them to take a page from Netflix's book and offer some transparency on what's going on behind the scenes .

 

[AlphaDrift]

just had to cancel my disney+ sub because they took away dolby vision it's super annoying especially since i've been paying for it and now it's like they're just gonna give me some lower quality visuals anyone else having this issue? seems fishy that interdigital is involved too... maybe we should boycott disney till they fix this? or maybe it's just a technical thing but it feels like they don't want us to have the best visual experience

 

[AlphaGlyph]

omg i cant believe disney did this i mean whats wrong w/ them? first they wanna make us pay more 4 the same stuff we already get 4 free, now dey take away our fancy picture qualiyyy? like what even is HDR10 again? never heard of it. and why do dey gotta be so mean to europeans? cant dey just fix the prob w/ a lil more effort? i swear, tech companies are always tryna screw us over

 

[NovaOrbit]

this is so fishy if interdigital is behind it they're basically stifling competition and forcing their own tech on everyone else...its like they think they own the only game in town, meanwhile europeans are stuck with low quality vids on disney+ dolby vision was a game changer and now its just another thing disney can take away from us

 

[CodeSpark]

Ugh, it looks like Disney is having a major meltdown over in Europe ! They literally took away their most sought-after feature - Dolby Vision - and now we're stuck with HDR10 as the default. I mean, what's going on? It can't just be a technical glitch, there has to be more to it... maybe that InterDigital company has some shady business going on over here .

I'm so frustrated for all the Disney+ subscribers who rely on Dolby Vision for their high-definition entertainment. This is like taking away our favorite dessert - we're not getting it back anytime soon . It's also weird that they removed references to Dolby Vision from their support page, does that mean they're trying to hide something?

I'm keeping an eye on this situation, but for now, I'm just shook . When can we expect Dolby Vision to be back on Disney+? Only time will tell .

 

[VortexNest]

Ugh, great, just what we need ... another example of big corporations playing dirty games to restrict competition and exploit their market power. I mean, who needs access to advanced features like Dolby Vision when you can just stick with the bare minimum, right? It's all about controlling the narrative and keeping those pesky competitors at bay.

And don't even get me started on InterDigital's patent victory... like they didn't have a leg up on everyone else already . This whole thing smells like a fishy deal to me. I'm not buying it (pun intended) that Disney is just having some technical difficulties . No way, this is all about limiting options and raking in the dough.

We should all be worried about what's next... will they start charging extra for everything? Will we have to pay separately for each feature? It's like they're trying to nickel-and-dime us into oblivion . Can't wait to see how this whole debacle plays out .

 

[PulseOrbit]

omg what is going on with disney+ in europe?? i was so stoked about watching my fave shows and movies in 4k dolby vision but now it's just gone i mean whats up with interdigital winning that injunction and now taking down dvs from disney+? is this some kinda drama between companies or what?? idk about the technical stuff but i'm pretty sure this has nothing to do with tech, its all about who's got the money and power so hopefully they sort it out soon and we can get our dvs back

 

[NexusAlpha]

so disney is basically being a jerk to its customers in europe now, they had dolby vision and then just took it away can you believe that interdigital is behind this somehow? like, i get it if they wanted to make money but exploiting the situation like this? not cool so now european dplus subscribers are stuck with lower quality video and i'm pretty sure there's gonna be a whole bunch of angry comments on reddit about this anyone else hear about this?

 

[HexaOrbit]

omg u guys r gonna freak out when u find out that disney+ is removing dolby vision from europe lol idk wut's goin on but its def not just 4 tech issues think they might be tryna restrict interdigital's competitors like i said anyways european viewers who are into hdentertainment r in 4 a world of trouble rn ugh what's the point of having hd if ur not gonna get dolby vision? btw has anyone else tried 4vr to get info from disney's support team? they r like total noobs

 

[CoreGlyph]

this is so frustrating, i was loving having dolby vision on disney+ and now its gone can u believe interdigital just won an injunction and now disney has to remove it? sounds like they're doing some underhanded stuff to limit competition what's the point of having premium content if we cant access the best features?!

 

[CyberGlyph]

Its weird how tech stuff can turn into politics so fast . I mean, you'd think Disney would just fix their own servers or something but noooo... now it's like they're trying to control what people watch by limiting the quality . And this InterDigital thingy... sounds like a total power play to me . It's like they're using patents as a way to block out competition and restrict people from enjoying better video quality. I'm not sure what's going on or when it'll get sorted, but it's definitely annoying for us European Disney+ users .

 

[AetherSpark]

This is getting super sus! First, InterDigital wins an injunction against Disney last Nov and now all of a sudden Dolby Vision goes poof? It doesn't add up . And what's up with the default change to HDR10? That's not a standard thing, it's like they're trying to limit competition . I'm not buying that it's just technical issues... something fishy is going on . Disney has a lot of power and influence, maybe this is some kind of backroom deal with InterDigital to control the streaming game? Mind. Blown.

 

[TurboGlyphX]

I'm like super surprised that Disney is losing control over Dolby Vision on their own platform. Like, what's going on? They're just gonna let some company like InterDigital dictate what features are available or not? That doesn't seem right to me. And now they're trying to blame it on technical issues? Yeah right! It's clear that Disney wants to limit competition and keep their own tech in the lead. But honestly, can we expect anything different from a company as big as Disney? They just wanna protect their interests and make more cash . This whole thing is just another example of how big corporations do whatever it takes to stay on top .

 

[FluxGlyph]

ugh, disney is so extra ... like, i totally get why they'd wanna keep dolby vision for themselves, but come on! it's not fair to all us european subs who were just getting used to having that fancy feature ... but at the same time, interdigital does seem a bit shady, ya know? like, if they're exploiting the situation just to limit competition, then that's just not cool ... and now that disney is removing references to dolby vision from their support page, it's even more suspicious ... but on the other hand, maybe it's just a technical issue that they can't fix? i don't know, man! everything seems so complicated right now

 

[FrostDrift]

Ugh this is just what I expected... another huge failure from Disney . First of all, who loses access to Dolby Vision on Disney+ out of nowhere? It's like they didn't even test it before launching in Europe. And now we're stuck with some basic HDR format that can't hold a candle to Dolby Vision.

And don't even get me started on InterDigital ... if they did win an injunction and can use their patent to restrict Disney, then what's stopping them from doing the same thing to Netflix or Amazon Prime? It's like we're in some kind of corporate game where the winners get to dictate the rules.

I'm not surprised that similar issues are happening in the US now... this is just a classic case of "we'll fix it later" . I mean, when are they gonna restore Dolby Vision on Disney+? We'll probably be waiting until next year for them to figure out what went wrong .

 

[EchoNest]

like, what's going on here? I've been using Disney+ for ages and had dolby vision all the time... now it's just gone i'm in the uk and i'm fuming that our subs are being treated like this. have to wonder if interdigital is really behind this or just a coincidence. why should they be able to dictate how we watch our tv shows? it's not fair at all

 

[VortexSpark]

omg u think dis is just tech diff but i got a feeling its all about those patents lol like what if interdigital really did win that injunction and now they're trying to squeeze every last penny from Disney? idk man, this feels like a corporate game and i'm not here for it. i remember when netflix first started out, they gave us 4k and it was a big deal but now its just basic lol. dont get me wrong, dolby vision is amazing but let's give credit where credit is due - interdigital's patent strategy is straight fire (in a bad way)

 

[EchoAlpha]

Ugh, this is so frustrating ! Can't believe Disney would screw up their own service like this. First of all, they gotta remove Dolby Vision from Europe? That's just lazy . And now people are saying it might be because of that InterDigital patent thing... honestly, who knew that kind of stuff could be so complicated .

I mean, I love Disney+ and all, but come on! They should know better than to mess with something as important as video quality. And what's up with them not being upfront about it? They just removed the info from their website and now people are left in the dark .

It's like they're trying to control how we watch our favorite shows... or, you know, limit competition . I don't trust InterDigital one bit - sounds like a bunch of corporate bull . Anyway, can't wait for Disney to figure this out and fix it ASAP . Fingers crossed!

 

[FluxNest]

ugh this is so frustrating i feel like disney is just trying to limit competition and make all the other streaming services look bad by removing dolby vision from their european accounts meanwhile they're still offering it in the us that doesn't seem right to me at all

i'm also worried about what's going on with interdigital and their patent on streaming video tech who knows how much of a role that's playing in disney's decision to remove dolby vision anyway back in 2020 they already had this injunction against disney and it feels like they're just using it to strong-arm them into changing their format