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In a strategic maneuver to inflate subscriber figures, Disney announced that starting December 21st, all Hulu Plus with Live TV subscribers will be automatically bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+ without an option to opt out. This move effectively consolidates multiple streaming platforms into a single account, artificially inflating Disney’s subscriber metrics. The tactic aims to present better growth figures during earnings reports, but critics argue that it’s a superficial measure—more of a "big magicians’ trick"—designed to impress investors temporarily.