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.
Charter redraws battle lines during dispute with Disney
Charter says it wants Disney to offer free access to ad-supported streaming services as part of deal for its channels.
Charter to update shareholders after ABC, ESPN pulled from Spectrum TV
The situation involves fees, as well as Charter's desire to have Disney's sports channels moved out of a new, low-cost TV package.
TSG sues Disney over Fox film deals
The financier says Disney used creative accounting tactics and "sweetheart deals" to deprive the investment firm of revenue from around 140 movies.
Disney Plus sheds domestic subscribers during Q3
Disney lost domestic subscribers across nearly all of its streaming products during its most-recent quarter, the company revealed on Thursday.
ESPN partners with PENN Entertainment on sportsbook
ESPN and PENN Entertainment say they are teaming up on a new sports betting product.
Networks, streamers band together to oppose FCC changes
The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition pits major broadcast network owners against local affiliate groups in the fight over the streaming television industry's future.
Hulu to bring Sinclair digital networks, Tennis Channel to live TV service
Hulu will start offering four new channels operated by Sinclair, Inc., the companies announced on Wednesday.
Disney taps Compass Media to handle ABC Audio sales
ABC Audio has selected Compass Media Networks to serve as its new advertising representative, starting next year.
Disney evaluating traditional TV business, CEO says
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company may offload ABC, ESPN and other parts of its traditional TV business.
American companies taking bigger slice of European TV market
American media firms are taking a bigger slice of the European TV market, with several companies listed among the largest owners of channels and streaming services.
Disney licenses shows to Channel 4 streaming service
Disney has agreed to license older TV comedies, thrillers and dramas to Channel 4 for its streaming service.
Disney nearly bought Twitter, but trolls stood in the way
Trolls and extremism gave Disney CEO Bob Iger pause on the company's planned acquisition of Twitter.