Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company ($DIS) is an American mass media conglomerate that owns broadcast television, cable television and radio networks; theme parks, movie studios and the Disney+ streaming app. Its properties include ABC, 21st Century Fox, FX and Disney Plus. It co-owns cable sports channel ESPN with Hearst Communications.
ESPN Plus for Business renews Joe Hand Promotions deal
Joe Hand Promotions has renewed its partnership with the Walt Disney Company's ESPN to continue offering ESPN Plus events to subscribers.
Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune coming to Hulu, Peacock
Comcast's Peacock and Disney's Hulu will offer next-day episodes of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune under a deal struck with Sony Pictures Television this week.
Disney laying off hundreds of workers globally
The Walt Disney Company is moving forward with layoffs that will impact hundreds of workers across its business.
Network evening news program see lift in ratings
The flagship evening newscasts from the three major broadcast networks all experienced viewership gains in the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend.
Disney sues Google-owned YouTube for poaching sports executive
The Walt Disney Company has filed a tortious interference lawsuit against Google-owned YouTube for poaching a top sports executive while the two sides were in the middle of negotiating a new carriage deal.
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.
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.