ESPN streaming service to cost $30 per month, bundle with other Disney streamers
The price includes access to ESPN’s complete cable multiplex, specialty channels like ESPN 3, and ESPN Plus.
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Report: Streaming version of ESPN to be called “ESPN”
ESPN executives say the “ESPN” name is intended to simplify the streaming landscape, which has grown complex with different products.
Disney strikes deal to add Newsmax to Hulu
Disney has struck an agreement to add Newsmax to its Hulu with Live TV service, with the channel landing on the platform this summer.
Optimum begins offering extended trial of Disney bundle
Optimum has launched a new offer that allows its cable TV customers to access a six-month trial of the Disney Duo Bundle with ads.
Disney sees uptick in streaming subscribers, revenue during Q1
Disney surprised Wall Street with higher revenue on stronger direct-to-consumer earnings, box office ticket sales and higher interest in sports.
California man pleads guilty to hacking Disney’s Slack accounts
A Southern California man has admitted to computer hacking in a case that involved the theft of proprietary Disney files.
Fox News beats ABC, NBC in weekday ratings since January
The first 100 days of the second Trump administration drew significant attention to Fox’s news and prime-time commentary programs.
DOJ launches probe into Fubo-Disney pay TV merger
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Fubo and Disney’s plan to merge their pay TV businesess violate antitrust rules.
NBA viewership dips 2 percent in final year on TNT Sports
aThe average game attracted a national TV audience of 1.53 million viewers, a figure that accounts for games aired on ESPN, ABC and TNT.
ESPN attracts 2.3 million prime-time viewers during Q1
aThe network’s daily average minute audience was around 868,000 viewers, according to Nielsen ratings.
Samba TV: Nike, AT&T among brands that dominated March Madness
Year-over viewership of the NCAA women’s college tournament declined without Caitlin Clark, both the men’s and women’s events still experience strong viewership.
FCC’s Anna Gomez: Trump, Carr engaging in “harassment” against broadcasters
The Democratic regulator said the FCC’s probes into CBS and Disney amounted to “harassment” at the direction of the Trump administration.