Disney+ launched in 2019 and is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In Australia and New Zealand, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star, with content from FX, Searchlight, Hulu, and Originals.  The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an  unmatched collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible  film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Local Content for Disney+ and Hulu in the US is made with Australian production partners and local talent,  both in front and behind the lens. Our productions bring the best Australian storytelling to local and international audiences. Australian Originals include acclaimed scripted series The Artful Dodger (now filming a second season) and The Clearing, both recognised with several prestigious guild and craft awards, Last Days of the Space Age, Shipwreck Hunters Australia (Seasons 1 and 2), Donna Hay Christmas and more. Disney+ has a quality development pipeline. The Walt Disney Company also contributes to a vibrant Australian screen and creative sector through employment, skills development, and use of local businesses on films and productions, including those  shot at its Disney Studios Australia facility in Sydney.