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.
Sports on streaming will get more expensive, Fubo CEO warns
The company is currently fighting two programming partners in court over plans to develop a competing sports-inclusive offering.
Fubo launches “Save My Sports” website as it battles Fox, ESPN in court
Fubo is bringing its fight against Fox, Disney and WBD to the court of public opinion.
Disney doesn’t want Fubo to become “next Netflix,” complaint alleges
Fubo says it was forced to drop sports-inclusive channels offered by Warner Bros Discovery in order to take ESPN and other Disney-owned channels.
Fubo sues Fox, ESPN, WBD over forthcoming sports streaming service
Fubo says the plans are anticompetitive, in that they allow broadcasters to impart favorable carriage terms for sports that pay TV companies want, too.
Ampere: Disney stands to win as streamers rush to license content
Disney could emerge as an early victor as a new front develops in the so-called "streaming wars:" A rush to license content to peer services.
Justice Department to scrutinize Fox-ESPN-TNT Sports streaming service
The DOJ review will focus on antitrust issues and is likely to come after the three broadcasters finalize their plans for the sports-inclusive streaming service.
Exclusive: Fox-ESPN-WBD sports service could be called Hulu Sports
A sports streaming service under development by Fox, Disney's ESPN and TNT Sports may be called Hulu Sports, The Desk has learned.
Fox-ESPN-WBD sports service could cost $50 per month
A consortium of broadcasters who are developing a sports-inclusive streaming service are hoping to keep the cost of the product at or below $50 per month.
Former Apple executive may lead new streaming joint venture
A trio of broadcasters could pick a former Apple executive to lead the development and launch of a new streaming service focused on sports.
ESPN to debut standalone streaming service in late 2025
Disney will debut a standalone, streaming version of its ESPN multiplex cable channels in late 2025, the company's CEO affirmed this week.
Gray Television says its ready to embrace Fox-ESPN-WBD streaming service
Gray Television says a forthcoming sports streaming service could be a boon for its local Fox and ABC television affiliates.
Fubo stock plummets after Fox, ESPN reveal sports streaming plans
Fubo has slammed a plan by some of its programming partners to develop and launch a similar streaming service of their own.