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.
Fox executive: More Fox One streaming bundles in the works
Fox Streaming CEO Pete Distad said the company is interested in pairing Fox One with more streaming apps, as it will with ESPN Unlimited in October.
ESPN, Foxtel renew Australian sports broadcast pact
Foxtel and ESPN have renewed their decades-long distribution agreement that now includes offering ESPN's programming to businesses in Australia.
ESPN to bundle with Fox One for $40 per month
A bundle that offers Fox One with ESPN Unlimited will be offered in June for $40 per month, the two media companies announced on Monday.
Fubo moving forward with sports-only plan, may integrate Hulu channels
A new skinny package called "Fubo Sports" is launching in the coming weeks; the company is looking at various ways to integrate Hulu with Live TV into its core app.
ESPN Unlimited to become new home of WWE’s premium events
ESPN has inked a multi-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to become the new digital distributor of live premium events from the professional wrestling franchise.
Disney to launch ESPN Unlimited on August 21
The streaming plan unlocks access to ESPN's multiplex of cable networks and live sports programming from ABC for $30 per month.
Streaming, theme parks boost Disney’s fiscal Q3 earnings to $23.65 billion
Streaming turned profitable during Q3, with Disney Plus and Hulu reaching 183 million subs and streaming-related income rising to $346 million.
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Disney to phase out Hulu as standalone streaming app
After nearly two decades, Hulu's time as a standalone, entertainment-focused streaming app is coming to an end.
Former ABC News reporter accuses network of bias
Terry Moran accused ABC News and its employees of having implicit political bias based on a lack of ideological diversity among its journalists.
Report: ESPN reaches deal to acquire NFL Network, NFL Redzone
The National Football League has inked an agreement to sell NFL Media, NFL RedZone and NFL Network to ESPN, according to a report.
Rich Eisen Show to debut on ESPN platforms in September
ESPN will become the new home of "The Rich Eisen Show" on broadcast radio and streaming TV platforms in September.
Flora Kelly promoted to SVP, Research at ESPN
ESPN has promoted Flora Kelly to Senior Vice President of Research, expanding her role in audience measurement and strategy across all platforms.