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Disney Networks, Stations Blacked Out on Dish, Sling TV
By George Winslow published
ABC Stations in eight markets, ESPN and other Disney services were blacked out on Dish and Sling TV after the two sides were unable to renew a carriage deal
Disney’s `Rise' Shot with URSA Mini Pro 12K
By George Winslow published
Cinematographer Kabelo Thathe used five URSA Mini Pro 12K bodies on set, shooting at 8K in Blackmagic RAW, recording to Blackmagic URSA Mini Recorders
ESPN+ Plans a $3 August Price Hike
By George Winslow published
The monthly standalone ESPN+ sub cost increase will take place Aug. 23 but will not impact the price of the Disney bundle
Disney+ Dramatically Expands International Distribution This Week
By George Winslow published
The Disney+ service will be available in 42 new countries and 11 new territories this week across Europe, Middle East and Africa
XFL Inks Distribution Deal with Disney
By Tom Butts published
Revived football league will appear on ESPN, ABC, FX and related streaming services
Global SVOD subscriptions to grow by 485 million by 2027
By George Winslow last updated
Six U.S.-based services will have 988M by 2027 and Disney+ will overtake Netflix in 2025 as the world's largest streamer
Disney+ With Ads to Launch in the U.S. in 2022
By George Winslow last updated
"They [advertisers] have been asking for this for years,” Disney CEO Bob Chapek said during its Q2 earnings call.
Disney Hits 205M Streaming Subs
By George Winslow published
In Disney’s results for the second fiscal quarter ending April 2, 2022, Disney+ added 7.9M subs but higher programming costs boosted losses
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