ESPN was in 76 million households at the end of Disney’s fiscal 2021, down eight million from the previous year
While linear ESPN saw large losses, ESPN+ added almost 7 million subscribers.
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Hulu Live TV subscribers will have ESPN+ and Disney+ added to their account, along with a $5 rate hike
It's pretty easy to see what Disney's goal is here.
Emilio Estevez says “I am not anti-vaxx…I’m anti-bully,” cites “creative differences” for Mighty Ducks: Game Changers exit
Estevez says "My exit from the show was due to a myriad of creative differences – any other narrative is false," but he doesn't actually address if he met the vaccine mandate that would have been required for him to continue on the show.
Emilio Estevez is off “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” after refusing to provide assurances he’d comply with vaccine mandate
Deadline's Nellie Andreeva reported ABC Signature "made the decision not to pick up Estevez’s option for Season 2 after weeks of back and forth with his team over the show’s Covid vaccination requirement."
Allison Williams is leaving ESPN over COVID-19 vaccine mandate, says “I am so morally and ethically not aligned with this.”
"In addition to the medical apprehensions regarding my desire to have another child in regards to receiving this injection¹, I am also so morally and ethically not aligned with this. And I've had to really dig deep and analyze my values and my morals, and ultimately I need to put them first."
Disney extension with NCTC includes continued/expanded ACC Network carriage, ability to market ESPN+ and Disney+
"Our new deal with the NCTC will allow member operators to continue serving their customers across the country by delivering Disney’s robust and expansive portfolio of networks, which includes the addition of the ACC Network."
Alex Honnold will climb new routes in Greenland for Disney+ docuseries “On The Edge”
The show will touch on the effects of climate change while presumably delivering more Free Solo-style climbing scenes.
The ESPN+ price is rising to $6.99 a month, but the Disney bundle price is remaining the same for now
After a bunch of recent rights acquisitions involving ESPN+, parent corporation Disney is now raising the price for that service.
Disney continues to be “in conversations” with the NFL over Sunday Ticket package
Disney has had interest in the NFL out-of-market package for ESPN+ since 2019
ESPN2’s Marvel-themed NBA broadcast draws 274,000 viewers, better than other recent simulcasts
The traditional broadcast on ESPN drew 1.12 million, 300 percent more than the ESPN2 audience.
Emergency goalie David Ayres will have his story turned into a Disney movie
From Zamboni driver to NHL goalie, coming to a screen near you.
The NFL is looking for a 100% increase for TV rights & Disney is reportedly pushing back over MNF
Disney wants more MNF games and a shot at some Super Bowls.
If you missed it, check out The Muppets opening Monday Night Football
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear were featured in the opening segment.
