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.
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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.
Disney files for temporary restraining order on former exec Justin Connolly amid YouTube poaching suit
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.
Longtime Disney/ESPN executive Justin Connolly resigns from company
Justin Connolly is leaving Disney and ESPN after 25 years with those companies.
Disney-Fubo deal facing formal Department of Justice antitrust investigation
The criticisms of the Disney-Fubo move have escalated into an antitrust investigation.
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."
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."
