Disney CEO Bob Iger says ABC not for sale
Disney’s top executive walked back previous comments that strongly indicated the broadcast network might be up for grabs.
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Disney’s top executive walked back previous comments that strongly indicated the broadcast network might be up for grabs.
The digital distribution rights are held by the Walt Disney Company’s Freeform, leaving streamers who want to watch on CBS and Paramount Plus in the dark.
The end of the writers strike will see the return of several network and cable late night television shows, with some returning as soon as this weekend.
The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) has appointed seven new members to its board of directors.
ABC will simulcast more Monday Night Football games this season as strikes involving Hollywood actors and writers continue on.
A Disney spokesperson says reports that the company is talking with Nexstar about buying ABC are “unfounded.”
A Charter executive said a deal that allowed Disney-owned channels to return to Spectrum TV ticked all the right boxes.
The inaugural Monday evening broadcast of the new NFL season grabbed 22.644 million, according to officials at ESPN.
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a pending class action lawsuit against Charter over its week-long dispute with Disney.
All affected Spectrum TV subscribers will get a $15 bill credit if they lost one or more Disney-owned channels.