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Tag: Disney

14 May

Disney takes over Hulu from Comcast as stream wars heat up

published on May 14, 2019 - 12:34 PM

(AP) — Disney is taking full control of Hulu from Comcast, as both companies prepare to launch their own streaming

12 Apr

Disney unveils new streaming service to debut late this year

published on April 12, 2019 - 12:33 PM

(AP) — Disney raised the curtain on a hotly anticipated video steaming service that’s aiming to topple industry pioneer Netflix,

20 Mar

Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets

published on March 20, 2019 - 12:50 PM

(AP) — Disney has closed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business, putting “Cinderella,” ”The Simpsons,” ”Star Wars” and

22 Aug

Disney offers tuition for hourly workers in tight job market

published on August 22, 2018 - 12:46 PM

(AP) — The Walt Disney Co. is offering to pay full tuition for hourly workers who want to earn a

27 Jul

Nod for Disney’s $71.3B acquisition of Fox entertainment

published on July 27, 2018 - 2:04 PM

(AP) — Disney’s $71.3 billion acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox’s entertainment division is one step closer after shareholders approved the

19 Jul

With Comcast out, how Disney’s empire will look with Fox

published on July 19, 2018 - 12:44 PM

(AP) — The Mouse House is getting close to catching the Fox. Comcast’s decision Thursday to drop its bid for

20 Jun

The Mouse chases the Fox: Disney makes $71B counteroffer

published on June 20, 2018 - 12:55 PM

(AP) — The mouse is chasing the fox. Disney is offering more than $71 billion for Fox’s entertainment businesses in

08 May

Disney seeks new frontiers as more people watch video online

published on May 8, 2018 - 1:51 PM

(AP) — Disney is seeking new frontiers. The media company launched its $5-a-month sports streaming service, ESPN Plus, last month,

27 Feb

Challenge to Murdoch: US giant Comcast also bids for Sky

published on February 27, 2018 - 12:54 PM

(AP) — Comcast, the owner of NBC and Universal Pictures, has launched a bid for European pay TV broadcaster Sky

15 Dec

As Disney swallows Fox, a new era dawns for Hollywood

published on December 15, 2017 - 12:45 PM

(AP) — After years of tremors, the earthquake that had long been predicted finally shook Hollywood. Disney’s deal to purchase

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