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Failure to launch: Big media pulls the plug on Venu sports streamer

Walt Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery on Friday abandoned plans to launch Venu Sports, their live sports joint venture.

By admin, 1 week ago

Alan Bergman

‘Moana 2’ and ‘Wicked’ lift box office to Thanksgiving weekend record

Disney’s animated musical “Moana 2” combined with “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” to deliver the biggest Thanksgiving weekend in U.S. and Canadian box office history.

By admin, 2 months ago

Agatha All Along

Disney nears tipping point as streaming profits start to offset cable decline

Bob Iger returned to Walt Disney (DIS.N), as CEO in 2022 with a bold promise of making streaming profitable.

By admin, 2 months ago

AJ Bell

Disney to name CEO Bob Iger’s replacement in 2026, taps Morgan Stanley’s Gorman as chair

Walt Disney named Morgan Stanley veteran James Gorman as chair and said it would announce a replacement for CEO Bob Iger in early 2026.

By admin, 3 months ago

Abbott Elementary

‘Shogun’ leads Emmys drama race, ‘The Bear’ seeks comedy repeat

Emmy voters will reveal their selection on Sunday at a red-carpet ceremony where historical epic “Shogun” enters as the favorite.

By admin, 4 months ago

ABC

Disney and DirecTV aim to renew deal ahead of NFL season

Walt Disney and DirecTV are racing to renew their distribution agreement before the current pact expires on Sunday.

By admin, 5 months ago

ad-supported plan

Netflix upfront ad commitments surge as NFL games, Squid Game boost appeal

Netflix saw a more than 150% surge in upfront ad commitments for this year thanks in part to the NFL games coming on Christmas Day.

By admin, 5 months ago

antitrust practices

US judge delays launch of sports streaming venture from Disney, media giants

A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the launch of a new sports streaming service backed by three media giants, Walt Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery.

By admin, 5 months ago

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