The Walt Disney Company has struck a new agreement with RAI to bring a selection of the broadcaster’s programming to Disney+ in Italy, including next-day availability for selected titles.
Disney folds streaming, studios, TV and games into new entertainment structure
Disney is bringing its streaming, film, television and games operations together under a new leadership structure led by Dana Walden, as the company reshapes its entertainment business ahead of a […]
Disney lines up unified Disney+ and Hulu app by end-2026
Disney has outlined a series of TV-facing priorities spanning streaming product upgrades, app consolidation and a push into short-form.
Spielwarenmesse highlights TV characters, retro play and games for adults
The 75th edition of Spielwarenmesse, the world’s largest toy trade fair, underlined the growing commercial importance of classic TV and cartoon characters, alongside the continuing retro trend and rising demand […]
Disney promotes Jimmy Zasowski to president of platform distribution
Disney has promoted Jimmy Zasowski to president of platform distribution across Disney Entertainment and ESPN, placing him in charge of global distribution for the group’s entertainment and sports media operations […]
YouTube TV loses ABC/ESPN in Disney carriage row
Disney’s channels have gone dark on YouTube TV in the United States after the parties failed to agree renewal terms before the 30 October deadline.
Now TV Hong Kong adds Disney+ in new partnership
HKT/PCCW’s Now has officially announced a partnership with Disney+, making the streaming service directly available to its pay-TV and broadband customers in Hong Kong.
InterDigital awarded injunction against Disney
InterDigital, a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, has announced it has been awarded a preliminary injunction against Disney by a court in Brazil.
ESPN to acquire NFL Network in equity deal with NFL
ESPN and the National Football League (NFL) have announced a non-binding agreement that will see ESPN acquire NFL Network and key media assets in exchange for a 10% equity stake […]
Disney+ to stream LaLiga matches in the UK & Ireland
Disney+ is making further moves into live sports in the UK & Ireland with an agreement to screen top-flight Spanish football on Saturday nights.