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 to produce alternate telecasts for Super Bowl LXI
ESPN 2 will carry the "ManningCast," Pat McAfee will host a "Field Pass" alternate broadcast, and NFL Network will offer a NextGen Stats broadcast.
ESPN to stream Super Bowl LXI on Disney Plus
Disney will offer Super Bowl LXI via Disney Plus in dozens of countries, with Spanish-language broadcasts also available in Latin America.
ABC News rolls out vertical video clips within mobile app
The vertical video clips are available via a dedicated button within the ABC News app for smartphones.
Disney Plus sees strong uptake in ad buys against UK service
More than 50 Disney Plus sponsorships have been activated in the UK, with additional sponsorships planned.
WNBA playoffs average record 1.3 million viewers in first round
The first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs averaged 1.3 million viewers across 10 games, making it the league’s most-watched opening playoff round.
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Disney reignites licensing pact with Netflix
Disney will allow Netflix to stream a Disney Original for about three months, with the streamer also offered the Ice Age franchise ahead of a new movie release.
Report: Disney plans hundreds of layoffs amid TV business restructuring
The goal is to organize Disney's TV business around streaming rather than individual brands, according to the report.
Fubo launches regional sports add-on to slimmer sports TV package
The plan, called My Local Sports, offers access to regional sports networks via the cheaper Fubo Sports plan, though no specific pricing was released.
Disney cuts hundreds of jobs in third round of layoffs this year
Disney is laying off several hundred employees across multiple departments, with the latest cuts concentrated primarily in human resources and IT.
FCC renews call for court to dismiss ABC lawsuit over license renewals
The agency, through the DOJ, said Disney attempted to "litigate by ambush" when it recently filed court briefs that contained new evidence.
Fubo will offer local hockey games in four markets
Hockey fans in Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri and the Carolinas will be able to watch locally-televised games from four teams through Fubo.
Disney implements price hikes on Disney Plus, Hulu bundles
Watching shows and movies without ads is about to get more expensive on Disney's streaming platforms.