The Walt Disney Company’s new direct-to-consumer OTT streaming service will be called Disney+. It will challenge Netflix’ domination on the SVOD market.
European Commission adds conditions to approval of Disney/Fox deal
The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of parts of Fox by Disney, but the decision is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Disney.
Takeover Panel confirms £14 Sky share floor
The UK’s Takeover Panel has confirmed an earlier ruling that the Walt Disney Company will have to offer at least £14 per share to secure Sky.
Disney’s Bob Iger unveils plans for its Netflix killer
Bob Iger has shed some light on Disney’s plans to launch its own SVOD service rather than licensing its content to third parties such as Netflix.
Fox and Disney agree to merger
Shareholders at Twenty-First Century Fox and The Walt Disney Company agreed at separate meetings on Friday to approve the Disney proposal to acquire Fox and for the spin-off of certain parts of the company.
Fox-Sky clearance will begin fight with Comcast
It’s expected that Rupert Murdoch’s Fox will this week finally be given clearance to take over Sky.
US approval for Disney-Fox purchase
The US Justice Department has given its approval for Disney to purchase the bulk of 21st Century Fox’s assets.
Comcast bids $65bn for Fox assets
Comcast has made clear its intentions for 21st Century Fox by tabling a $65 billion bid for the majority of the Murdoch company’s assets including Sky.
German Pay-VOD market on growth course
Paid-for video-on-demand (VOD) services have reached the mass market in Germany: At the end of 2017, 18% of all households were subscribing to at least one Pay-VOD service.
ESPN launches new app with ESPN+ paid service
The new ESPN App has launched and now includes ESPN+, the direct-to-consumer premium subscription streaming service from The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International group, in partnership with ESPN.
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