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Disney News

ESPN

Disney eyes ESPN bundling, personalization for upcoming ‘Flagship’ launch

"The goal all along with ESPN is to make it as accessible as possible."

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 5, 2025 0
Bob Iger at a Spurs-Clippers game in October 2023.

Following ESPN layoffs, Disney CEO Bob Iger gets a huge raise

After a year where ESPN and Disney made painful layoffs, it was revealed that CEO Bob Iger got a huge increase in compensation.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 24, 2025 0
A graphic for DirecTV’s MySports package. (DirecTV.)

DirecTV

What is a ‘skinny bundle’ and when will we get one that’s actually useful?

A 2023 DirecTV logo.

DirecTV launches ‘MySports’ sports-focused skinny bundle, shortly after Venu Sports shutdown

This is much closer to a standard MVPD package than Venu was, but it does include the Venu offerings and more.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 14, 2025 0
Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and Lightning McQueen (L to R).

Lamar Jackson hilariously uses ‘Cars’ analogy for Derrick Henry run, roasts reporter as too old to have seen it

"You know when Lightning McQueen's just flying, flashing past, and it's like [sound effects]? That's how Derrick looked when he was running past."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 12, 2025 0
A 2023 DirecTV logo.

DirecTV, Dish issue antitrust complaint over Disney-Fubo deal

"By this settlement, Defendants pay off and seek to subsume the very competitor that raised these antitrust violations to the Court."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 9, 2025 0
Logos for Fubo and Disney's Hulu + Live TV.

Fubo settles Venu lawsuit, will merge with Disney’s Hulu+Live TV

If this move is approved, it will have plenty of implications across streaming TV.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 6, 2025 0
A “Dunk The Halls” alternate broadcast Disney animation. (Disney.)

Disney

How ESPN will pick when to sub Disney characters in on ‘Dunk The Halls’ NBA altcast

A "Dunk The Halls" alternate broadcast Disney animation.

ESPN releases visuals, trailer for ‘Dunk The Halls’ Disney animation NBA altcast

This will be the first fully-animated NBA altcast.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 11, 2024 0
A promo image for a “The Simpsons” alternate MNF broadcast on Dec. 9, 2024. (ESPN.)

Disney

Execs talk ‘The Simpsons Funday Football’: ‘The most alternate of the alternate broadcasts.’

Mina Kimes and Dan Orlovsky

Mina Kimes gets Dan Orlovsky with practical joke before ‘Simpsons’ altcast

"This is one of the proudest moments of my career."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 9, 2024 0
Stephen A. Smith on Inside the NBA

John Skipper thinks Stephen A. Smith will join ‘Inside the NBA’ cast ‘at some point’

"I think you'll see him on Inside the NBA at some point."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 6, 2024 0

ESPN developing daily SportsCenter, women’s sports show for Disney Plus

“Our research shows there’s very little overlap between people watching Disney+ and ESPN linear."

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 4, 2024 0
ESPN "Dunk the Halls" Mickey Mouse alternate NBA telecast

ESPN to produce Mickey Mouse altcast for Christmas NBA game

Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto will all be rendered into the action.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 20, 2024 0
Shaq, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA

‘Inside the NBA’ is coming to ESPN

There will be "Inside the NBA" beyond this season.

By Michael Dixon OnNov 16, 2024 0
ESPN

ESPN revenue increasing despite media industry challenges

ESPN's global revenue increased 1% year-over-year.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 14, 2024 0
Disney+ and ESPN+ logos.

ESPN+ is coming to Disney+ for bundle subscribers

Ahead of a full direct to consumer launch next year, ESPN is bringing ESPN+ content to Disney+ for people signed up for their bundle.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 14, 2024 0
Charles Jourdain (red gloves) fights Victor Henry (blue gloves)

TKO’s Mark Shapiro: UFC could have multiple partners in next media rights deal

"I mean, there's a lot of options here, we're going to explore all of them."

By Drew Lerner OnNov 7, 2024 0
Credit: ESPN

ABC

Is Disney sacrificing ESPN for ABC with new college football strategy?

Fubo vs. Venu Sports

DOJ will reportedly support Fubo in antitrust case against Venu

The DOJ will file an amicus brief in support of Venu's injunction.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 23, 2024 0
ESPN’s original Monday Night Football schedule for 2024-25. More games will now be simulcast on ABC.

ABC

Somehow, six more Monday Night Football simulcasts returned to ABC

The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV.

DirecTV

Disney-DirecTV carriage dispute ends with agreement in principle, with notable genre packages and DTC service inclusions

An ABC graphic for the Sept. 10 presidential debate they're hosting.

Disney and DirecTV put out dueling claims around ABC debate offer

A Disney offer to DirecTV to return ABC for the duration of the debate was rejected, with the sides each putting out statements.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 10, 2024 0
DirecTV and Disney.

DirecTV, Disney fail to settle dispute in time for Jets-49ers ‘Monday Night Football’

If this game couldn't get the two sides to the table, it might really be a while...

By Sean Keeley OnSep 9, 2024 1
The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV.

ABC

DirecTV files FCC complaint over Disney dispute, asks commission to declare demands in bad faith

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