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Report: Amazon and Disney Discussing Collaboration for ESPN Streaming
Streaming // August 25, 2023

Amazon is reportedly in talks with The Walt Disney Co. to develop a streaming version of sports network ESPN. In addition, the two companies are discussing Amazon taking a minority stake in the network, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 25), citing an article in the Information. The discussions are in their...

Disney’s New Prices Could Drive Profitability
Streaming // August 10, 2023

The Walt Disney Co. announced this week that it is raising the price of its streaming services starting Oct. 12, including the ad-free version of Disney+ and Hulu, which will both see significant increases. The ad-free version of Disney+ will increase by 27% to $14/month,...

Disney+ Streaming Service Sheds 7.4% of Subscribers in Q3
Earnings // August 10, 2023

Disney+ streaming service subscribers fell in the fiscal third quarter, even as The Walt Disney Co. made plans to raise monthly fees, crack down on password sharing and create a super app for its content. In its earnings presentation Wednesday (Aug. 9), the company said ...

Disney’s Iger Unveils 3rd Transformation, Says Streaming Economics No. 1 Priority
Earnings // February 08, 2023

Less than three months into his second stint as CEO, and Disney’s Bob Iger has unveiled his first sequel. This, as the recently returned executive told investors Wednesday (Feb. 8) that he was embarking on his third corporate revamp. A makeover that he said would...

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Fox, ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Streaming Sports Service

February 06, 2024
Fox, ESPN and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a joint venture to launch a new streaming sports service in the United States. This collaboration aims to create a platform that will offer a lineup of sports content, including thousands of high-profile sporting events from major professional sports leagues and college sports, the companies said in […]

Report: Amazon and Disney Discussing Collaboration for ESPN Streaming

August 25, 2023
Amazon is reportedly in talks with The Walt Disney Co. to develop a streaming version of sports network ESPN. In addition, the two companies are discussing Amazon taking a minority stake in the network,...

Disney’s New Prices Could Drive Profitability

August 10, 2023
The Walt Disney Co. announced this week that it is raising the price of its streaming services starting Oct. 12, including the ad-free version of Disney+ and Hulu, which will...

Disney+ Streaming Service Sheds 7.4% of Subscribers in Q3

August 10, 2023
Disney+ streaming service subscribers fell in the fiscal third quarter, even as The Walt Disney Co. made plans to raise monthly fees, crack down on password sharing and create a...