• Subscribe to our Daily News Emails
  • Advertise
    • Media Info
    • Terms & Conditions for Advertisers
    • Mechanical Data

Broadband TV News

Independent. Since 2003

  • Home
  • News Line
    • Central & East Europe
    • People
  • TV
    • On Demand/VOD
    • IPTV
    • Cable
    • Satellite
    • Terrestrial
    • Distribution
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Events
    • Events Diary
    • BTN Events
    • Events Coverage
    • Submit the details of your event
  • Features
  • Resources
    • White Papers

Disney reveals surprise stake in FuboTV

August 12, 2020 11.13 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Sports broadcaster FuboTV has filed an IPO with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

It follows last April’s merger between the streaming platform and the Facebank Group. FuboTV had initially planned to release its financial results on Monday, but it now seems that the delay in doing so was the result of a move by Walt Disney Co to acquire 6 million shares in FaceBank. The share represents about 5% of the company.

FaceBank, which makes avatars and characters for virtual entertainment is in the process of changing its name to that of the company it acquired.

Its believed FuboTV has between 300,000-400,000 subscribers.

In June, Fubo TV announced a new, multi-year carriage agreement to bring 13 Discovery networks to Fubo TV’s live TV streaming service, suggesting an expansion beyond the sports market is on the cards.

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp

Related

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: Fubo TV Edited: 12 August 2020 11:44

Avatar photo

About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

Latest News

  • Telekom Srbija joins AAPA in South-East Europe anti-piracy push
  • Omdia: LATAM media revenues tipped to reach $65bn in 2026
  • Samsung TV Plus tops 100m monthly active users
  • Rakuten TV brings ID5 IDs to its CTV inventory in addressability push
  • Sony and TCL explore joint venture for global TV and home audio business

Most Popular

  • Liberty Global in talks to buy Three Ireland
    Liberty Global in talks to buy Three Ireland
  • Netflix crosses 325m subs amid 18% revenue rise
    Netflix crosses 325m subs amid 18% revenue rise
  • BBC to make YouTube-first shows in commercial partnership
    BBC to make YouTube-first shows in commercial partnership
  • Sky to move many Vodafone cable customers in Germany to IPTV delivery from 10 February
    Sky to move many Vodafone cable customers in Germany to IPTV delivery from 10 February
  • Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery switch takeover deal to all-cash
    Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery switch takeover deal to all-cash
  • Kabelio extends Hotbird satellite capacity deal with Eutelsat
    Kabelio extends Hotbird satellite capacity deal with Eutelsat
  • France Télévisions to launch francetv sport digital channel
    France Télévisions to launch francetv sport digital channel

White Paper

Virgin Media O2 turns to Starlink for UK-first ‘O2 Satellite’ service

Virgin Media O2 has struck a multi-year deal with Starlink’s Direct to Cell network to launch “O2 Satellite”, a handset-to-satellite service that will extend coverage into rural and coastal not-spots from early 2026. … [Download the White Paper ...]

Broadband TV News

  • Subscribe
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Logos & Pictures
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Advertising

  • Media Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Mechanical Data
  • Video Services

News

  • Latest
  • Central & East Europe
  • TV
  • Tech
  • Streaming
  • Cable
  • Satellite
  • Terrestrial
  • IPTV
  • Business
  • People

Events

  • Events Diary
  • BTN Events
  • Submit the details of your event
  • Media Meet & Greet

Editorial

44 Telegraph Street
Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 3QF
news@broadbandtvnews.com

Commercial

Arundel View Cottage
Wepham
West Sussex
BN18 9RA
sales@broadbandtvnews.com

Connect with Us

 

Copyright © 2026 Broadband TV News LLP · Log in

 

Loading Comments...
 

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.