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Disney/Verizon Dispute Could Lead to Blackout for Customers
UPDATE 12/30/18: The Walt Disney Company and Verizon have reached a new broad-based distribution agreement. The contract’s end date was rapidly approaching as was the looming threat that could have taken popular ESPN football games away from Verizon Fios subscribers in the first few days of the new year. “Verizon and The Walt Disney Company … Disney/Verizon Dispute Could Lead to Blackout for Customers
Pop Warner Football, Cheer and Dance Championships Heading to Walt Disney World
Beginning this weekend, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World will play host to Pop Warner football and cheerleading teams from around the country during the 62nd annual Pop Warner Super Bowl Championship tournament. 64 football teams in two different divisions and five age/weight ranges will compete for the national championship … Pop Warner Football, Cheer and Dance Championships Heading to Walt Disney World
ESPN+ Collects 1 Million Subscribers Since April Launch
Disney’s first step toward their goal of becoming a dominant force in the direct-to-consumer game has proven successful, at least in the short term. In just over 5 months since its launch, ESPN+ has 1 million subscribers under its belt. The Walt Disney Company launched ESPN+ in April of this year; the pay-subscription sports service … ESPN+ Collects 1 Million Subscribers Since April Launch
ESPN’s Monday Night Football to Host Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting
Tailgate like a pro with recipes from the new Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting that is being hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football as part of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The free event will be held on select Mondays inside the Festival Center. Guests will sample three different food items that are … ESPN’s Monday Night Football to Host Food & Wine Tailgate Tasting
Disney Spokeswoman Addresses 4-Hour Network Outage
You may have noticed on Friday, July 6, that multiple Walt Disney Company websites were not working for about four hours. According to the Orlando Sentinel, this was a widespread problem affecting a variety of Disney related content including the Walt Disney World website, the Disney Cruise Line website, ESPN’s website, and more. The outage lasted between … Disney Spokeswoman Addresses 4-Hour Network Outage
Summary of Announcements Made at Today’s ESPN Upfront Presentation
This morning at the Minskoff Theatre in Times Square in New York City, ESPN is holding their 2018 Upfront presentation. Below is a look at the announcements and highlights of the upcoming programming: Basketball: A Love Story Coming this October from ESPN Films. A mosaic of 60+ short stories featuring some of the sport’s biggest stars. Epic project explores the complex … Summary of Announcements Made at Today’s ESPN Upfront Presentation
ESPN+ and UFC Reach Multi-Year Media Agreement
The Walt Disney Company has reached a multi-year media agreement with the mixed martial arts organization UFC. Starting in January 2019 the programming will be viewed via the new direct-to-consumer streaming service ESPN+, ESPN’s television platforms, as well as social and digital platforms. ESPN President and Co-Chairman of Disney Media Networks Jimmy Pitaro said of … ESPN+ and UFC Reach Multi-Year Media Agreement
Disney Announces Agreement with Twitter for Content and Advertising
The Walt Disney Company announced today a new partnership to create both live content and advertising opportunities on the Twitter platform. The deal extends to the entire Disney portfolio, but it appears that ESPN will be the first division with new content. Both this afternoon and later this week, ESPN will be announcing new live … Disney Announces Agreement with Twitter for Content and Advertising
Disney to Launch ESPN+ Streaming Service This April
The first streaming service developed as part of The Walt Disney Company’s new focus on direct-to-consumer media now has an official launch date and subscription cost. Beginning on April 12th of this year, ESPN+ will offer customers an array of live sports, original content, and an on-demand sports library for $4.99 a month. ESPN+ was … Disney to Launch ESPN+ Streaming Service This April
Disney CEO Bob Iger Names New President for ESPN
Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has named James Pitaro as the new president of ESPN effective immediately. Pitaro was serving as the Chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. According to Iger, “Jimmy is a talented and dedicated leader with the right strategic vision, relentless drive and passion for … Disney CEO Bob Iger Names New President for ESPN
