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.
Takeover panel: Disney must make bid for Sky
The Takeover Panel has separately told Disney, Fox and Sky that Disney will be required to make a mandatory offer for Sky once Fox has completed its own bid for […]
Kevin Mayer to head Disney’s answer to Netflix
The Walt Disney Company has announced a strategic reorganisation consolidating the company’s Direct-to-Consumer Services, Technology and International Media Operations into a single, worldwide business, headed by Kevin Mayer.
Disney steamer will be priced lower than Netflix
Walt Disney chief executive Bob Iger has said the new Disney streaming service will launch at a price lower than that of established rival Netflix.
Report: Disney held talks to buy Fox non-news assets
Its emerged that the Walt Disney Company held talks with 21st Century Fox with a view to buying the majority of the company’s broadcast operations including Sky.
Cosmote TV inks Disney deal
Greece’s Cosmote TV has entered into an exclusive agreement with Disney Pictures.