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.
Free speech groups urge FCC Chairman Carr to resign
The chairman's veiled threat against ABC over a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" monologue was overly political, the groups argue.
Fubo shareholders approve merger with Disney’s Hulu with Live TV
Fubo’s shareholders have signed off on the company’s proposed transaction with Disney to combine its virtual pay television business with Hulu with Live TV.
Disney needs to move more shows to streaming, analysts say
A pair of media analysts have encouraged the Walt Disney Company to relegate more of its programming to streaming apps in order to avoid undue government scrutiny.
Sinclair to end blackout of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on ABC affiliates
Sinclair says it will end its week-long blackout of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on its ABC affiliates after holding constructive conversations with the network and its parent company Disney.
Watchdog files bar complaint against FCC Chairman Carr over Kimmel controversy
A watchdog group has filed a bar complaint alleging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr improperly pressured ABC affiliates to drop “Jimmy Kimmel Live."
Nexstar weighs returning “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to ABC affiliates
The broadcaster has held productive conversations with ABC, but will continue to replace Kimmel's show with local newscasts.
Nexstar says no to Jimmy Kimmel, joining Sinclair in boycott
The broadcaster's decision affects nearly three dozen ABC affiliated stations.
Disney reveals streaming price hikes as Kimmel set to return
Disney will be hiking the prices of its Disney Plus and Hulu streaming services, along with certain Disney Plus bundles that include Hulu and ESPN.
Sinclair won’t return Jimmy Kimmel to their ABC affiliates
ABC might be ready for Jimmy Kimmel to return to the air waves — but Sinclair, one of the largest owners of local ABC affiliates — is not.
Prosecutors outline possible motive for KXTV shooting
Sacramento prosecutors accuse Anibal Hernandez Santana of fired multiple shots into ABC10’s newsroom in a politically motivated attack, leading to state and federal charges carrying up to 17 years in prison.
Sinclair pulls Charlie Kirk documentary from ABC affiliates
Sinclair pulled a documentary on Charlie Kirk from the schedule of its ABC affiliates on Friday, opting to air "Celebrity Family Feud" instead.
Man arrested for drive-by shooting at Sacramento ABC TV station
Police in Northern California are still attempting to determine a motive for the Friday afternoon shooting.