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The official launch of Hulu on Disney+ was celebrated at a star-studded party at Mother Wolf in Hollywood on April 5.
Hosted by Disney’s Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, with a special appearance by Bob Iger, the evening included a blue arrivals carpet and an exclusive cocktail reception.
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“Today, I think, consumers want not only quality but they want volume and they want convenience. And this is now all three in one place,” Iger told Variety about adding Hulu to Disney+. “It’s great to have this array of great content very conveniently located instead of having to close one app and go to the other app. I think what streaming demands is a great user experience. That’s what this is aimed for.”
Tom Hiddleston talked about the possibility of “Loki” not being renewed for a third season. “I truly don’t know,” he said. “There had been times before when I truly thought it was the end and I’ve been mistaken. But if this is the end, I’m so proud of where we ended up.”
No matter what, Hiddleston would still love to continue playing Loki in future Marvel projects. He named some characters he’d still like to share screen time with: “The X-Men are back in there, right? Wolverine’s in them. My friend Charlie Cox plays Daredevil…I love Charlie to bits.”
Kaitlin Olson joked that her long running series, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” will go way beyond its current 16th season. “17,000 [more seasons],” she cracked. “We’re gonna be really old.”
She then pointed to her co-star Danny DeVito: “Look at this guy! We better cram them in.”
“Shōgun” star Hiroyuki Sanada said he wouldn’t mind joining the “Star Wars” franchise. “I’m a big fan of them,” he told Variety, before stopping short of naming his favorite character. “I cannot say one because the world itself is amazing.”
See all the best photos from the event below.
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Awkwafina and Niecy Nash-Betts
Awkwafina and Niecy Nash-Betts at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
John Stamos
John Stamos at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration at Mother Wolf in Hollywood.
Hiroyuki Sanada
“Shōgun” star Hiroyuki Sanada at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Evan Funke and Jeremy Allen White EVAN FUNKE, JEREMY ALLEN WHITE
Mother Wolf chef Evan Funke and “The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration at Mother Wolf.
Sarah Hyland and Julianne Hough
“Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland and Julianne Hough of “Dancing With the Stars” at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Yara Shahidi
“Grown-ish” star Yara Shahidi at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Kathlenn Kennedy, Asad Ayaz and Frank Marshall
Lucasfilms’ Kathleen Kennedy, Disney’s Asad Ayaz and producer Frank Marshall at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas
Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Wilmer Valderrama, Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner
“Encanto” star Wilmer Valderrama and “Golden Bachelor” couple Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Dana Walden, Bob Iger and Alan Bergman
Disney leadership Dana Walden, Bob Iger and Alan Bergman at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Lisa Ann Walter
“Abbott Elementary” star Lisa Ann Walter at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Ryan Seacrest, Jessica Betts, Niecy Nash-Betts and Anthony Anderson
Ryan Seacrest, Jessica Betts, Niecy-Nash Betts and Anthony Anderson at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Kevin Feige, Tom Hiddleston and Nathan Fillion
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Keige, “Loki” star Tom Hiddleston and “The Rookie” star Nathan Fillion at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Kaitlin Olson and Glenn Howerton
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” stars Kaitlin Olson and Glenn Howerton at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Bruno Tolioni
“Dancing With the Stars” judge Bruno Tolioni at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Nathan Fillion and Logan Lerman
“The Rookie” star Nathan Fillion and “We Were the Lucky Ones” star Logan Lerman at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Adam Shankman
Adam Shankman at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Hayley Hough and Derek Hough
Hayley Hough and Derek Hough at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Kylie Cantrall
Kylie Cantrall at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Courtney B. Vance, Angela Bassett, Dana Walden, Kris Jenner and Ellen Pompeo
Courtney B. Vance, Angela Bassett, Disney’s Dana Walden, Kris Jenner and Ellen Pompeo at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Lee Daniels
Lee Daniels at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Angela Bassett, Alan Bergman and Courtney B. Vance
Angela Bassett, Disney’s Alan Bergman and Courtney B. Vance at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Dominique Thorne
“Wakanda Forever” star Dominique Thorne at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson
“Abbott Elementary” stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
William Stanford Davis
“Abbott Elementary” star William Stanford Davis at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Danny DeVito and Yeardley Smith
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Danny DeVito and “The Simpsons” legend Yeardley Smith at the Hulu on Disney+ celebraton.
Stephanie Beatriz
“Encanto” star Stephanie Beatriz at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday
Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Milo Ventimiglia
“This Is Us” star Milo Ventimiglia at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
Carrie Anne Inaba and Raj Kapoor
“Dancing With the Stars” judge Carrie Anne Inaba and Oscars producer Raj Kapoor at the Hulu on Disney+ celebration.
