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.
Elon Musk tells former Twitter advertisers to “go f–k yourself”
X owner Elon Musk shrugged off an advertiser exodus at the social media company, even as executives worked behind-the-scenes to right the ship.
Disney CEO Bob Iger says ABC not for sale
Disney's top executive walked back previous comments that strongly indicated the broadcast network might be up for grabs.
Media brands suspend activity on Elon Musk’s X platform
Disney, Lionsgate, Sony and Paramount are among some of the media brands said to have suspended their activity on Elon Musk-owned X.
Streamers still can’t watch “Rudolph” or “Frosty” on CBS
The digital distribution rights are held by the Walt Disney Company's Freeform, leaving streamers who want to watch on CBS and Paramount Plus in the dark.
Las Vegas Grand Prix draws sizable West Coast TV audience to ESPN
More than a million people stayed up late to watch the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix on ESPN last weekend.
Media companies pull ads from X, formerly Twitter, over Elon Musk post
Traditional media companies are pausing their ad spending on X after its owner, Elon Musk, endorsed an anti-Semitic post.
Hulu renews “Futurama” reboot for two more seasons
Hulu has renewed the sci-fi adult animated sitcom "Futurama" for two more seasons.
Disney moves forward with buying out Comcast’s stake in Hulu
Disney will acquire Comcast's 33 percent stake in streaming service Hulu, the companies announced this week.
Charter continues to bleed video customers during Q3, calls Disney deal a turning point
Charter said its week-long dispute with Disney caused around 100,000 customers to leave its Spectrum TV service.
Disney offers peek into ESPN earnings for first time
Disney has offered a peek into ESPN's earnings for the first time, and says the sports network's revenue and expenses will be disclosed in future earnings reports.
Disney starts cracking down on password sharing of streaming services
Disney has updated its customer agreements in Canada in an attempt to kick freeloaders off its Disney Plus streaming service.
BBC grabs rights to Disney’s streaming drama “Love, Victor”
The BBC has landed the domestic telecast rights to Disney's "Love, Victor" coming-of-age drama.