Weekly Subscription News: Music, Marvel and MoviePass

In this week’s subscription news, Wired launches a paywall and gears up for long-form journalism, Ford’s Canvas subscription service hits 600 subscribers, and a

In this week’s subscription news, Wired launches a paywall and gears up for long-form journalism, Ford’s Canvas subscription service hits 600 subscribers, and a report says that Disney’s new streaming service will omit R-rated content and let Netflix keep Marvel content. Also this week, we’re reading about Cinemark’s war on MoviePass, how Viacom is suffering from the rise in cord cutting, and Jeff Bezos is building an army of Prime members as the membership program continues to grow.

Cinemark Declares War on MoviePass with $8.99 Subscription
The Motley Fool

Wired Launches Paywall, Gears Up for Long-Form Journalism
Media Post

Ford’s Subscription Service Reaches 600 Customers
Automotive Fleet

YouTube Music v2.19 Hints at New Premier Subscription Service
Android Police

Disney’s Streaming Service to Exclude R-Rated Content, Marvel Shows to Remain on Netflix
Gamespot

Lexus Charges a Subscription Fee for Remote Start
The Drive

Viacom’s TV Business Suffers from Cord Cutting
Market Watch

Jeff Bezos is Building a Global Army of Amazon Prime Subscribers
Quartz

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Dana E. Neuts

Dana Neuts is Subscription Insider's Editorial Director, covering our daily subscription news as well as member features, case studies, premium content, and reports. Dana is also a writer, editor, marketer and communications professional. Her work has appeared in AARP Bulletin, The Seattle Times, Seattle Business, 425 Business, 425 Magazine, South Sound Magazine, Northwest Travel and more. Her specialties include business writing, community news, senior issues, travel and, of course, subscriptions!