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Bob Iger Says Disney Unlikely to Follow Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery in Exiting the TV Channel Business
The CEO also said that Disney+ will "probably" emulate Netflix and stop reporting subscriber numbers at some point, he noted ...
Decades After Its Joint-Venture Journey Began, Hulu’s Sole Ownership By Disney “Finally Resolved” With $439M Payment To NBCU, Bob Iger Exults
The long and winding road of Hulu, which started out as a joint venture of NBC and Fox, has now concluded with Disney ...
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Disney Now Fully Owns Hulu—What Changes are Coming for Subscribers?
Disney’s Hulu acquisition is complete, setting the stage for global expansion, stronger bundles and a new era of streaming ...
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ABC Owned Stations: Not For Sale, Disney Head Says
Disney CEO Bob Iger in September 2023 suggested the company was “open to considering a variety of strategic options” for its ...
Disney has no plans to kick its TV channels out of the castle
Discovery recently kicked their linear TV divisions out of the ball, Disney’s channels aren’t turning into pumpkins just yet.
Disney to pay almost $439 million to take full control of streaming service Hulu
Disney will pay Comcast’s NBCUniversal nearly $439 million for its stake in Hulu, taking full control of the streaming ...
As part of entertainment industry bloodletting, Disney lays off hundreds in latest round of job cuts—despite increased revenue
Since Robert Iger returned as CEO in 2023, Disney has carried out thousands of job cuts, with over 8,000 employees let go in ...
Disney to make final payment of $439 million for full control of Hulu
The transaction gives Disney complete ownership of Hulu, allowing for more integration with the Disney+ streaming service.