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Disney Reportedly in Preliminary Talks With Nexstar to Sell ABC
"The interest on the part of Nextar is preliminary at this point according to Reuters, and sources familiar with the matter said no deal may come out of these early discussions."
ESPN+ Presenting ‘Toy Story’ Alternate Broadcast
Falcons and Jaguars players will be animated and replicate motion from the game itself using the NFL’s Next Gen Stats Player Tracking technology.
Charter, Disney See Stock Rebound After Reaching ESPN Resolution
"As the dispute raged on, both companies saw their stock prices take a hit. Disney stock had fallen by 5% in 2023."
Is NBA Biggest Loser in Disney, Charter Dispute?
“The NBA is in a bad spot that it did not get this deal done before this happened.”
Jimmy Pitaro ‘Contemplated Leaving’ ESPN Under Bob Chapek
"Sherman writes that at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pitaro had become 'so demoralized' with Chapek’s attempts to reorganize the Walt Disney Company that 'he contemplated leaving the company."'
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?"