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.
Disney saw modest increase in streaming churn during Kimmel spat
Around four million customers pulled the plug on Hulu and three million ditched their subscription to Disney Plus in September, according to Antenna.
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Antenna: Weekend sports boost adoption of Fox One, ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited saw more than 2 million new subscribers during its first 30 days on the market, while Fox One saw more than 1 million new subscribers, Antenna said.
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Report: Disney considers co-CEO structure as succession deadline nears
Disney is considering a dual role for its chief executive position as the company nears a deadline to pick a successor for current CEO Bob Iger.
Senator Ted Cruz to introduce bill curbing government censorship
The measure would allow private citizens and corporations to sue the government over violations of free speech and expression.
Return of fall sports helps ESPN studio shows gain viewers in September
ESPN’s weekday studio programming surged in September as the return of football and other fall sports fueled record-breaking audience gains across its lineup, according to data from Nielsen.
Kimmel ratings slide after Charlie Kirk monologue controversy
Jimmy Kimmel's ratings high influenced by his temporary hiatus from ABC has largely come to an end, according to new Nielsen ratings released this week.
FCC Commissioner Gomez: Time for firm “public interest” definition
Speaking at an event on Thursday, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez called on the agency to issue a rule that defines a broadcaster's public interest obligation.
Lawmakers demand answers from Nexstar, Sinclair over Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Four U.S. Senators have demanded answers from the CEOs of Nexstar and Sinclair about their decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel's late night program from their ABC affiliates in September.
FCC Chairman Carr to testify on Jimmy Kimmel suspension
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr will testify before a Senate committee on his criticism of ABC and its late night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
ESPN Unlimited, Fox One bundle debuts at $40 per month
The Walt Disney Company and Fox Corporation have rolled out a bundled offer that pairs the ESPN Unlimited streaming plan and Fox One app together.
Free speech groups urge FCC Chairman Carr to resign
The chairman's veiled threat against ABC over a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" monologue was overly political, the groups argue.
Fubo shareholders approve merger with Disney’s Hulu with Live TV
Fubo’s shareholders have signed off on the company’s proposed transaction with Disney to combine its virtual pay television business with Hulu with Live TV.