Tag: Disney
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Its Official Disney’s Hulu + Live TV Merges with Fubo in Streaming Shakeup
In a move that reshapes the streaming landscape, The Walt Disney Company and FuboTV Inc. today announced a groundbreaking agreement to merge Hulu + Live TV with Fubo, creating a virtual multichannel video programming distributor (vMVPD) powerhouse. This unexpected alliance brings together two major players in the streaming wars, promising greater consumer choice and flexibility.…
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How to Watch Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025 on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
As 2024 draws to a close, viewers can look forward to “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025,” airing live on ABC on Tuesday, December 31, beginning at 8 p.m. ET and streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, this annual event brings in the New Year live…
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The New FCC Chair Sends Warning Letter to Disney Over Its Local ABC Stations
In a move signaling his incoming administration’s approach to media regulation, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, has issued a stern warning to Disney CEO Bob Iger regarding ABC’s ongoing negotiations with its local affiliate stations. In a letter dated this past Saturday, Carr expressed his intent to…
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A Timeless Tale of Magic and Mentorship: Disney’s “The Sword in the Stone” Turns 60 Today
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the release of Walt Disney’s “The Sword in the Stone,” a beloved animated classic that brought the Arthurian legend to life for a new generation. Released in 1963, the film tells the story of young Arthur, a humble orphan known as “Wart,” and his transformative journey under the…
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Disney Continues to Shutdown Cable TV Channels Around The World Including The Disney Channel, FX, & More
Walt Disney Company continues its strategic shift away from traditional television, announcing the closure of several linear channels in Brazil. Effective February 28th, 2025, the following channels will cease broadcasting in the region: This move follows a pattern established by Disney in recent years, with similar channel closures in countries like Australia, South Korea, and…
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Fox & Hulu Ink Multi-Year Deal, Keeping Fox Shows Streaming on Disney-Owned Platform
Fox Entertainment and Hulu have solidified their streaming partnership with a new multi-year content agreement. This deal ensures that Fox’s popular programming, including hits like “The Masked Singer,” “The Simpsons,” and “Family Guy,” will continue to be available for streaming on the Disney-controlled platform. The agreement also includes an expansion of their existing marketing arrangement,…
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Disney Widens CEO Search Beyond “Castle Walls,” Electronic Arts CEO Among Contenders
The Walt Disney Company is expanding its search for Bob Iger’s successor, casting a wider net that includes external candidates as it seeks to conclude a closely watched succession process. Among the names that have surfaced in recent months is Andrew Wilson, CEO of video game giant Electronic Arts (EA), according to people familiar with…
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Disney+ & Hulu Stop Paying The Apple Tax Blocking App Store Payments For New Customers
In a move to maximize streaming revenue, Disney has stopped allowing new and returning customers to subscribe to Disney+ and Hulu through Apple’s App Store. This change, noticed over the weekend and confirmed on the Disney+ and Hulu websites, means Disney avoids paying Apple’s hefty in-app purchase fees. While existing subscribers who signed up through…
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Disney is Getting a New CEO But Not For Over a Year
The Walt Disney Company announced Monday that James Gorman, current Executive Chairman of Morgan Stanley, will succeed Mark Parker as Chairman of the Board, effective January 2025. This move comes as Disney lays the groundwork for CEO Bob Iger’s succession, with a new chief executive expected to be named in early 2026. Gorman, who joined…
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Disney is Shutting Down Its ABC, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic Apps Tomorrow
Disney is set to discontinue its ABC, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic apps on September 23rd, marking a strategic shift towards its flagship streaming service, Disney+. The move comes after a year-long effort to build a free, ad-supported streaming platform within the ABC app, which included a mix of live channels and both free and…