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New Joint Venture for ESPN, FOX & Warner Bros Discovery
Yesterday, news of a joint venture broke with some of the most prominent media giants in the sports industry getting on board. Joining forces for a new streaming platform, it’s said that ESPN (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), Warner Bros. Discovery, and FOX are in talks to create a new sports streaming platform … New Joint Venture for ESPN, FOX & Warner Bros Discovery
Disney Reaches New Carriage Deal With Charter Spectrum, Ending Blackout
Just in time for Monday Night Football to resume, The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications announced they’ve reached a transformative, multiyear distribution agreement that maximizes value for consumers and supports the linear TV experience as the industry continues to evolve. As part of the deal, most of Disney’s networks and stations will be immediately … Disney Reaches New Carriage Deal With Charter Spectrum, Ending Blackout
Walt Disney Co. 4th Quarter Earnings Show Solid Results, Higher Revenue Across All Segments
This afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 4th fiscal quarter of 2019 (ending September 30, 2019) and 2019 fiscal year, showing revenue up 34% and income up 5% over last year for the quarter, and revenue up 17% and income down 5% for the year. Advertisement Bob Iger said in … Walt Disney Co. 4th Quarter Earnings Show Solid Results, Higher Revenue Across All Segments
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to be Featured Across the Disney/ABC Family of Networks
All this week, the Disney/ABC family of networks will feature programming with easter eggs, vacation giveaways, and sneak peeks into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Advertisement ABC Don’t miss appearances by Star Wars characters throughout the week, a preview of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance on Good … Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to be Featured Across the Disney/ABC Family of Networks
College GameDay to Broadcast from Magic Kingdom on August 24
The crew from College GameDay will be broadcasting live from the Magic Kingdom on August 24th, just prior to the football game between the University of Miami and the University of Florida. Advertisement The pre-game show features Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso, Desmond Howard, David Pollack, and Maria Taylor. The team will be talking … College GameDay to Broadcast from Magic Kingdom on August 24
Disney Streaming Services to Have their Own Pavilions and Panels at D23 Expo 2019
Disney’s three streaming services have just announced their expanded presence at this year’s D23 Expo. In addition to the large showcase taking place Friday afternoon, Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu will host pavilions and several panels on the show floor. Advertisement During the previously announced Disney+ First Look Showcase (8/23, 3:30pm, Hall D23), guests will get … Disney Streaming Services to Have their Own Pavilions and Panels at D23 Expo 2019
New Offerings at ESPN for Final Atlanta Braves Spring Training Season
Since 2019 is the last year that the Atlanta Braves will have their Spring Training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World, an all-new line-up of specialty food and beverages will be sliding into Champion Stadium beginning next week. Take a look: Advertisement Disney has just introduced the brand new ESPN Wide World of Sports … New Offerings at ESPN for Final Atlanta Braves Spring Training Season
Brazil Still Yet to Approve Disney/Fox Deal After Iger Visit
While The Walt Disney Company has remained confident that their $71 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox properties will be finalized early this year, they still have a few more hurdles to jump before they reach the finish line. As reported by Bloomberg, CEO Bob Iger recently flew to Brazil to push for “a key … Brazil Still Yet to Approve Disney/Fox Deal After Iger Visit
Walt Disney Co. 1st Quarter Earnings Report Shows Flat Revenue and Lower Income
This afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 1st fiscal quarter of 2019 (ending December 29, 2018), showing revenues nearly flat and income down 36%. Advertisement Chairman and CEO Bob Iger said in a statement, After a solid first quarter, with diluted EPS of $1.86, we look forward to the transformative … Walt Disney Co. 1st Quarter Earnings Report Shows Flat Revenue and Lower Income
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. Advertisement “Verizon and The Walt Disney … Disney/Verizon Dispute Could Lead to Blackout for Customers
