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."
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ESPN to launch daily ‘SportsCenter’ on Disney+
Gary Striewski and Randy Scott will host the show on weekdays.
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.
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."
Disney eyes ESPN bundling, personalization for upcoming ‘Flagship’ launch
"The goal all along with ESPN is to make it as accessible as possible."
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."
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.
ESPN releases visuals, trailer for ‘Dunk The Halls’ Disney animation NBA altcast
This will be the first fully-animated NBA altcast.
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.
ESPN revenue increasing despite media industry challenges
ESPN's global revenue increased 1% year-over-year.
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.
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."
DOJ will reportedly support Fubo in antitrust case against Venu
The DOJ will file an amicus brief in support of Venu's injunction.
Disney-DirecTV carriage dispute ends with agreement in principle, with notable genre packages and DTC service inclusions
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.
DirecTV files FCC complaint over Disney dispute, asks commission to declare demands in bad faith
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.
Four potential timeframes the Disney-DirecTV dispute could end in
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."
SEC commissioner praises YouTube TV amidst Disney-DirecTV fight
DirecTV-Disney carriage talks spotlight next crucial TV model divide
Disney again raising prices of streaming services
Another round of price increases is coming to Disney's streaming services.
Stanley Cup Final Game 7 expected to generate millions in ad revenue for Disney
The Oilers' comeback has helped fill Disney's pockets.
ESPN adding programming to Disney+ to increase streaming options even further
Disney is bringing ESPN content to its streaming app in anticipation of a full direct-to-consumer offering next year.
Colin Cowherd lobbies for Dana Walden as next Disney CEO
Cowherd worked in the same company as Walden at Fox before the 2017 Disney-Fox deal.
