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Judge Approves AT&T/Time Warner Deal, Comcast Bid for Fox Likely to Follow
A federal judge has ruled today that AT&T’s $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner may proceed without conditions, according to Reuters. This ruling will not only have significant implications for the future of major technology and media providers, but may directly influence The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets, as a larger … Judge Approves AT&T/Time Warner Deal, Comcast Bid for Fox Likely to Follow
Antitrust Chief Comments on Disney, Fox’s ‘Surgically’ Designed Deal
As Fox investors prepare for a July 10th vote on The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox properties and Comcast may attempt to outbid them with a larger cash offer, some remarks from Makan Delrahim of the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust division may lend a clue as to how the finale to … Antitrust Chief Comments on Disney, Fox’s ‘Surgically’ Designed Deal
Will Disney or NBC Universal Get Sky Properties As Fox and Comcast Start Bidding War?
The Gist: Disney’s deal to acquire a majority of 21st Century Fox and a share of Sky Network is under UK regulatory review Fox plans to takeover Sky Network and sell it to pass the UK regulatory review UK culture minister approved Fox buying Sky, but stated Fox must sell Sky News to a third party … Will Disney or NBC Universal Get Sky Properties As Fox and Comcast Start Bidding War?
Is There a Limit to Your Disney Loyalty?
There is no doubt that Disney Parks are as popular now as they’ve ever been. Social media fuels this with instant access to the latest merchandise, news, videos, photos, and an active fan community. But with all the talk lately of union disputes, price increases, and crowd manipulation, it makes sense that vacationers might question … Is There a Limit to Your Disney Loyalty?
Fox Schedules July 10th Vote for Disney Deal
With a long-rumored competing Comcast bid now officially announced, Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. has set a July 10th special meeting where stockholders will vote on the Disney acquisition of numerous Fox properties. The $52.4 billion Disney deal is currently undergoing regulatory inspection, and is still within the 12-18 month window initially estimated for it to … Fox Schedules July 10th Vote for Disney Deal
President of Business Operations Bruce Rosenblum Exits Disney-ABC TV Group
As part of The Walt Disney Company’s corporate restructuring, certain roles and responsibilities have been reorganized throughout new divisions. It appears that one casualty of these redefined positions is Bruce Rosenblum, president of business operations for Disney-ABC Television Group since 2006; Rosenblum will depart the company at the end of May. Back in March, Disney … President of Business Operations Bruce Rosenblum Exits Disney-ABC TV Group
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
Comcast Bids $30 Billion for Sky, Will Disney Counter-Bid?
Comcast has put in a formal all-cash bid of $30 billion for Sky, the pan-European media network. This bid by Comcast is 16 percent more than what 21st Century Fox bid in late-February. The Walt Disney Company is intertwined in all of this because last December they announced they were in the process of acquiring … Comcast Bids $30 Billion for Sky, Will Disney Counter-Bid?
Disney Donates $1.5 Million to the National Recreation and Park Association
The Walt Disney Company recently donated $1.5 million to the National Recreation and Park Association to provide funding for the Meet Me at the Park program. The NRPA’s Meet Me at the Park program promotes family fun in parks nationwide. Disney has donated to this organization for four consecutive years “to fund local park improvement … Disney Donates $1.5 Million to the National Recreation and Park Association
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