Hotstar, owned by Disney, blocks John Oliver segment critical of India’s leader
A Disney-owned streaming service operating in India has blocked a recent “Last Week Tonight” segment focused on the country’s prime minister, Narendra Modi.
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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.
Cubs broadcaster Marquee Sports inks deal with Hulu
Marquee Sports Network, the new broadcast home of Chicago Cubs games, has inked a deal with its first over-the-top streaming TV provider.
Disney executive apologizes to school over “Lion King” fine
Bob Iger’s apology came after a third party compliance service asked a Berkeley school to pay $250 after illegally screening “The Lion King.”
Hulu to expand to other countries by 2021, Disney executive says
Hulu will start rolling out to other countries by next year, the company’s chief executive told investors on Tuesday.
ABC News to increase streaming output to 18 hours of daily content
ABC News will increase the amount of original programming across its digital live stream properties as part of an overall retooling of its Internet strategy, according to a report.
Berkeley PTA asked to pay $250 fee after illegal screening of “Lion King”
A Berkeley elementary school has been asked to pay $250 after illegally showing a copy of Disney’s “The Lion King” during a PTA fundraiser.
Streaming service NewsOn loses Disney-owned local news broadcasts
Disney, a launch partner of the NewsOn app, has pulled its eight channels from the service.
Disney rolls out price increase for Hulu with Live TV
On Friday, Disney said it believes asking customers to pay $55 a month better reflects the 60-plus live entertainment, news and sports channels offered on Hulu with Live TV.
Disney Plus is so cheap because Disney wants your data
Disney is happy to subsidize Disney Plus at a deep discount of $7 a month because the Mr. Mouse company wants your data.
NBC’s new streaming service Peacock will likely have advertisements
NBC’s new streaming service may be free for most TV viewers who agree to sit through a few ads every hour, according to a reliable report.
