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, WBD launch bundle with Hulu, Disney Plus & Max
The bundle costs $17 per month with ads across all three services, or $30 per month for uninterrupted streaming.
WNBA secures national TV deal with NBC, ESPN, Prime Video
The WNBA has inked a multi-year national broadcast partnership with Comcast's NBC, Disney's ESPN and Amazon's Prime Video through 2036.
NBA announces 11-year TV deal with NBC, Prime Video, ESPN
The NBA has affirmed its 11-year broadcast deal with Comcast's NBC Sports, Amazon's Prime Video and Disney's ESPN, starting with the 2025-26 season.
President Biden withdraws from race weeks before ABC News debate
Vice President Kamala Harris will now presumably appear at the ABC News presidential debate scheduled for September; less clear is who will attend the VP candidate debate on CBS.
Disney weighs integration of linear channels into streaming apps
Disney could launch pop-up channels for Marvel films and episodes of "The Simpsons" within some of its streaming apps, according to a report.
NBA Board approves telecast deal with ESPN, Prime Video, NBC
Warner Bros Discovery has five days to match an offer to keep pro basketball on TNT Sports.
Streaming companies ask Canadian court to block news funding law
A consortium of streaming companies have filed a legal challenge to a forthcoming rule that requires them to set aside some of their revenue to help fund Canadian local news and content.
Netflix approaches ESPN, CBS & NBC about producing Christmas NFL games
Some of the broadcasters have expressed a hesitancy to help Netflix produce their Christmas Day games.
Magid: More streamers relying on subscription bundles
As subscription-based offerings raise their price, bundles are becoming more attractive to price-conscious American consumers.
Lawmakers: Venu Sports could harm sports fans, cable companies
Two members of Congress have sent a follow-up letter to Fox, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery seeking additional information about their sports-focused joint venture, Venu Sports.
NBA close to $76 billion deal with national TV broadcasters
Negotiations with Comcast's NBC, Amazon's Prime Video and Disney's ESPN are progressing.
Disney, Comcast still too far apart on Hulu’s valuation
Disney and Comcast hired investment banks to determine the valuation of Hulu and how much Disney owes to buy out Comcast's stake in the service.