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Disney (finally) closes Hulu deal, ESPN integration on the way

After two years sorting out a final valuation, Disney has completed the purchase of Comcast's stake in Hulu.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 10, 2025 0
YouTube vs Disney

Judge denies Disney’s request for temporary restraining order against YouTube, former exec Justin Connolly

Connolly will be able to serve in his new role at YouTube as court proceedings progress.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 4, 2025 0
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Disney

Disney files for temporary restraining order on former exec Justin Connolly amid YouTube poaching suit

YouTube vs Disney

Report: Disney suing YouTube for poaching ESPN executive

Former ESPN executive Justin Connolly left for YouTube after recently signing a multi-year agreement to stay at ESPN.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 22, 2025 0
Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Longtime Disney/ESPN executive Justin Connolly resigns from company

Justin Connolly is leaving Disney and ESPN after 25 years with those companies.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 19, 2025 0
The Disney and Fubo logos.

Disney-Fubo deal facing formal Department of Justice antitrust investigation

The criticisms of the Disney-Fubo move have escalated into an antitrust investigation.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 23, 2025 0
Jimmy Pitaro during Monday Night Football.

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro on Disney CEO rumors: ‘I’m in my dream job’

"I love the brand. I love our road map. I love what we’re doing right now."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 19, 2025 0
SC+ promo

ESPN to launch daily ‘SportsCenter’ on Disney+

Gary Striewski and Randy Scott will host the show on weekdays.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 27, 2025 0
A Nielsen Media Distributor Gauge report for January 2025.

Disney beat all media companies in January TV viewership, thanks to CFP-boosted jump at ESPN

Disney topped YouTube, Netflix, and everyone else in January as per Nielsen numbers, thanks largely to ESPN.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 25, 2025 0
Logos for Fubo and Disney's Hulu + Live TV.

Senator claims Disney is trying to ‘purchase its way around antitrust law’ with Fubo acquisition

"Disney’s proposed acquisition of Fubo appears to allow Disney to simultaneously circumvent the lawsuit while gobbling up a competitor."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 20, 2025 0
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
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.

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
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
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
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
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
The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV.

ABC

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

DirecTV and Disney.

DirecTV offers customers credit if they sign up for Sling or Fubo during Disney carriage dispute

DirecTV is now offering customers credits if they sign up with competing MVPDs during the Disney dispute.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 6, 2024 1

ABC

Four potential timeframes the Disney-DirecTV dispute could end in

The DirecTV Holiday Bowl logo on the football field at Petco Park.

DirecTV sent letters to ACC, Big 12, and SEC to help with Disney carrier dispute

"Disney's unwillingness to evolve will significantly accelerate the decline of Pay TV, making it harder and more expensive for your fans to watch the teams they love."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 3, 2024 0

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