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Comcast President: ‘Very Improbable’ Company is Strategic Partner for ESPN
“As you’d imagine, there are tremendous issues around tax, minority shareholders and structuring generally."
Bob Iger: ‘I’m Ridiculously Passionate About News’
Days after eyebrow-raising comments, Disney CEO Bob Iger is reassuring his deputies -- especially at ABC and ABC News -- about their status with...
John Ourand: Most Likely ‘Strategic Partner’ for ESPN is Private Equity Firm
"By going the private equity route, Iger would have cover to manage the business more aggressively and move more quickly into sports gaming and streaming."
Disney Extends Bob Iger Through 2026
"On my first day back, we began making important and sometimes difficult decisions to address some existing structural and efficiency issues, and despite the challenges, I believe Disney’s long-term future is incredibly bright."
Chris Stigall Expresses Support For ESPN’s Sam Ponder
"Remember, Sam Ponder, being an ESPN employee, Disney-ABC owned; they're in a bit of a pickle here, aren't they?"
Erick Erickson: Media Lying About Disney Ending Florida Project to Hurt Ron DeSantis
"You actually can read the stories and realize this isn't about DeSantis. But the framing always is."
Disney Stock Surges Following Report of Direct-to-Consumer ESPN Plans
"Forbes reported Thursday that Disney saw over 1% in gains as a result, rising the price per share to $93.98."
Pac-12 TV Deal Delayed by Entertainment & Tech Layoffs
"Clearly, the optics are something those folks are really worried about."
Disney Will Pay Billions For The NBA While People Get Laid Off And That’s OK
"There very well could be a PR hit of some sort, but Disney is, at its core, a content company. The NBA is some of ESPN’s and ABC’s best sports content."
Rivalry Between Disney, Comcast CEOs Will Play Role in NBA Negotiations
"The rivalry between Roberts and Iger spans multiple acquisitions across multiple decades."