Disney has been accused of withholding profits from TSG Entertainment, a long-time financing partner of its 20th Century Fox studio.
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Archives for August 2023
Disney wants sports leagues as ESPN partners, but it’s not clear sports leagues want ESPN
Partnering with sports leagues on ESPN may make sense for Disney, but it’s not yet clear it makes sense for the leagues.
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Bob Iger Tweaks Disney’s Strategy on Streaming
The C.E.O. of the media giant has shifted focus to making more money from subscribers after losing billions in a bid to build scale.
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Disney to raise price on ad-free Disney+ to $13.99 per month starting October 12
Disney is raising prices on almost all of its streaming offerings as it looks to accelerate its profitability timeline.
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Disney says it will crack down on password sharing, following Netflix’s lead
Disney CEO Bob Iger said Wednesday Disney will begin rolling out a crackdown on password sharing for its streaming services next year.
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For Disney, Streaming Losses and TV’s Decline Are a One-Two Punch
The company has lost more than $11 billion on streaming since 2019 and experienced a sharp decline in its traditional TV business for the second straight quarter.
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Disney set to report earnings after the bell. Here’s what to expect
Investors are looking for more clarity on how Iger plans to fix Disney’s TV business and juggle the decline of subscribers at Disney+.
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ESPN launches sportsbook in partnership with Penn Entertainment
Penn Entertainment and Disney’s ESPN are partnering to launch a sportsbook, which will be branded ESPN Bet.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger wants minority partners for ESPN, but landing a deal won’t be easy
Disney CEO Bob Iger has enlisted the help of two former Disney executives to figure out the best plan forward for ESPN.
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How ESPN Went From Disney’s Financial Engine to Its Problem
The sports juggernaut continues to earn billions of dollars for Disney, but profits are down and opportunities for growth have dwindled.
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