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.
Google, YouTube pull Movies Anywhere support amid ongoing spat with Disney
The decision comes amid an ongoing business fight between Google and Movies Anywhere parent Disney involving YouTube TV.
YouTube TV won’t restore ABC stations for Election Night coverage
The streaming cable alternative said there are plenty of other sources for Election Night information.
Fubo stock drops on lukewarm Q3 earnings report
Fubo's subscriber count in North America was one of the few bright spots in what was otherwise a soft earnings report for Q3.
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Disney execs wrongly claim YouTube TV pulled channels without warning
Disney and YouTube have both been warning TV viewers for weeks that a disruption was likely.
ABC, ESPN pulled from YouTube TV after contract expires
Around 10 million customers have lost access to ABC, ESPN, FX, National Geographic and other Disney-owned channels.
Senators blast FCC Chairman Carr’s absence at hearing on free speech
Senate lawmakers sparred over holding the FCC accountable for its chairman's remarks that ignited a controversy over ABC's late-night talk show.
YouTube negotiations with Disney could lead to sports-only tier
The sports tier, if it launches, would be a departure from Google's all-in pricing scheme for YouTube TV, which costs $83 per month.
Nielsen: Football, NBA make NBC highest-rated network during third week of October
The return of NBA games on NBC help solidified the network as the most-watched during the period between October 20 and October 26.
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Fubo completes merger with Disney’s Hulu with Live TV
Moving forward, the combined streaming pay TV company, also called Fubo, will serve more than 6 million customers.
ESPN expands animated sports broadcasting pact with Sony
ESPN has renewed its partnership with Sony’s Beyond Sports to continue producing animated alternate broadcasts through the 2025-26 sports season.
Circle City strikes deal to bring WISH-TV to Hulu, YouTube TV
The platforms will offer the local TV channel by the end of the year.
YouTube TV may lose ABC, Disney-owned channels before Halloween
Local ABC-owned channels and cable networks like FX, ESPN and National Geographic could be dropped from YouTube TV on October 30.