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 Plus integrated into Bango’s Digital Vending Machine
Bango has integrated the Walt Disney Company's flagship streaming service Disney Plus into its Digital Vending Machine for telecom partners.
Dispute between Disney, DirecTV impacting bars, government agencies
Tens of thousands of DirecTV for Business customers, including bars and restaurants, may not have access to ESPN and ABC for weeks during football season. Government agencies that rely on DirecTV as a lifeline during emergencies may suffer, too.
DirecTV exec warns ESPN blackout could affect football season
Bars, restaurants and hotels with DirecTV for Business service may not be able to offer "Monday Night Football" from ESPN.
DirecTV’s dispute with Disney feels different because it is different
For years, carriage disputes have centered around fees paid by cable and satellite companies to programmers. Now, distributors are redrawing the battle lines.
DirecTV exec accuses programmers of ‘posturing’ as Disney blackout looms
Exclusive: DirecTV's Chief Programming Officer Rob Thun said the development of Venu Sports proves broadcasters are ready to embrace genre-based channel bundles, and they should afford that opportunity to other distributors, too.
ESPN moves forward with aggregate sports discovery feature
"Where to Watch" informs fans of the channels and services where their favorite teams or events are offered.
Fubo CEO said company would go bankrupt if Venu Sports launched
The sports-focused streaming service projected revenue losses of as much as $95 million and the possibility of being delisted from the NYSE by the end of the year.
ESPN promotes two executives, warns of impending layoffs
ESPN has promoted two executives to more senior roles as part of a broader internal restructuring at the sports network.
Disney shutting down TV Everywhere apps for FX, Disney Channel, ABC
Customers are being pushed toward Hulu and Disney Plus for their on-demand TV needs.
Disney to expand ad-supported tier across more European countries
Starting in October, streamers in three additional European territories will have the option of streaming Disney Plus content with ads.
Almin Karamehmedovic appointed to top spot at ABC News
Almin Karamehmedovic has been appointed to the role of president of Disney's ABC News, the network said this week.
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Walt Disney Company (press release)
Judge blocks Venu Sports from launching after Fubo sues
A federal judge has approved Fubo's request for an injunction that blocks Venu Sports from debuting later this month.