Disney eyes ESPN bundling, personalization for upcoming ‘Flagship’ launch
"The goal all along with ESPN is to make it as accessible as possible."
"The goal all along with ESPN is to make it as accessible as possible."
After a year where ESPN and Disney made painful layoffs, it was revealed that CEO Bob Iger got a huge increase in compensation.
This is much closer to a standard MVPD package than Venu was, but it does include the Venu offerings and more.
"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 this settlement, Defendants pay off and seek to subsume the very competitor that raised these antitrust violations to the Court."
If this move is approved, it will have plenty of implications across streaming TV.
This will be the first fully-animated NBA altcast.
"This is one of the proudest moments of my career."
"I think you'll see him on Inside the NBA at some point."
“Our research shows there’s very little overlap between people watching Disney+ and ESPN linear."
Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto will all be rendered into the action.
There will be "Inside the NBA" beyond this season.
ESPN's global revenue increased 1% year-over-year.
Ahead of a full direct to consumer launch next year, ESPN is bringing ESPN+ content to Disney+ for people signed up for their bundle.
"I mean, there's a lot of options here, we're going to explore all of them."
The DOJ will file an amicus brief in support of Venu's injunction.
A Disney offer to DirecTV to return ABC for the duration of the debate was rejected, with the sides each putting out statements.
If this game couldn't get the two sides to the table, it might really be a while...