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Pete Distad Named CEO of New Sports Streaming Service
Former Apple and Hulu executive to lead the ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery joint venture
ESPN+ Launches on Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Plus
The streaming service is available to Spectrum TV Select Plus customers at no additional cost
Fubo Sues Disney, Fox, WBD over Antitrust Violations
Claims the recently announced sports streaming service is the latest example of their efforts destroy competition and violate antitrust rules
New Sports Streamer Raises Old Financial Issues for Stations & Affiliates
The Disney/Fox/WBD sports streaming JV raises old questions about how deals with streamers are negotiated and the potential impact of cord-cutting on station groups
Disney to Invest $1.5B in Epic Games
The two will collaborate on games and work to create a metaverse-like “open entertainment universe” for Disney characters and stories
Fubo Raises “Concerns” About ESPN/Fox/WBD Sports Streaming Service
“Every consumer in America should be concerned about the intent behind this joint venture and its impact on fair market competition,” the sports focused vMVPD said
Disney+ Loses 1.3M Subs; Hulu Gains 1.2M
Disney’s stock spiked on an earnings report that beat expectations
Lachlan Murdoch: New Streaming Venture Is “Additive” and Targeted to “Cord Nevers”
“Our traditional Pay TV market will remain our dominant customer base for some time to come,” Murdoch said during Fox’s earnings call
