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You'll note that Bruce Hornsby had no Baby Yodas in his band. Photo © 2019 Disney.

CORRECTION: Baby Yoda does NOT die in this week’s Mandalorian episode

We're very sorry for the mixup. UNCLE WALT'S H.Q., SVALBARD -- In yesterday's Uncle Walt's Insider article, "Opinion: They shouldn’t have killed Baby Yoda in the next episode," the author claimed to have received an advance copy of this week's episode of The Mandalorian. The article complains of the needless death in the episode of such a cute character. It turns out we were mistaken. The show the author watched was not The Mandalorian, but an instructional video on how to play the mandolin. We apologize ... Read more
Farewell, Baby Yoda. We barely knew ye. Photo © 2019 Disney.

Opinion: They shouldn’t have killed Baby Yoda in the next episode

Seriously, what were they thinking? UNCLE WALT'S H.Q., SVALBARD -- Disney+'s original series in the Star Wars universe, The Mandalorian, has introduced pop culture to the lovable unnamed character pictured above. Referred to online as "Baby Yoda," he has sparked endless memes and internet references.  And he's about to die. A preview screening copy Your humble author was provided with an advance screening copy of Week 7's episode of The Mandalorian, which will be released to the public tomorrow. Normally I try not to have ... Read more
The totally clever and original logo for Universal+.

Rival streaming service Universal+ debuts; no one notices

We're sure they had the idea first and Disney+ only copied them. Right. NEW YORK, NY -- We've enjoyed Disney's incredible video streaming service, Disney+, for over a week now. And apart from some devastating effects on the world's economy, it's been a big success. Well, apparently, sometime in the last week [Ed.: month? year?] NBCUniversal debuted their own rival streaming service, called Universal+. And no one seems to care. A home for your favorite old CNBC financial shows What content they are streaming is unclear, since ... Read more
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(Step)Moms Panel: Disney+ account hacking — should I worry?

The Uncle Walt's Insider (Step) Moms Panel answers your real questions with their own totally reliable advice. [Lawyer-mandated disclaimer: do NOT rely on this advice. Our panel of experts may or may not be actual stepmoms, but they are definitely evil.] "Dear (Step) Moms: I'm a subscriber to Disney+, but I've been reading articles that some accounts have been hacked. Do I have anything to worry about?" - Steven Cirino, Fort Lee, NJ Marty: Dear Steve-o: Of course you should be worried. You live ... Read more
November 12, when Disney+ debuted. Or the opening scene of I Am Legend. © 2007 Warner Bros, via YouTube.

“Lost Tuesday”: economy tanks after workforce stays home watching Disney+

Trillions were lost as the world marketplace came to a standstill. UNCLE WALT'S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD -- They're calling it the "Lost Tuesday." Flights were canceled. Public transportation ground to a halt. World stock markets failed to open, and online trading was minimal. Busy financial districts and downtown economic centers became ghost towns. But did you even notice? Of course not -- you were home bingeing on the glut of Disney, Marvel & Star Wars content you suddenly had at your fingertips with ... Read more