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Mickey Mouse to the WWE? Disney extends its empire into the world of sport
Disney continues to expand its sports empire through ESPN, which it acquired in 1996 for $19 billion. Since then, the company ...
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ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service, enhanced app, launching Aug. 21; will include WWE
ESPN announced Wednesday that ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service and its "enhanced" ESPN App will arrive on August ...
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Disney Dropping $1.6 Billion on This Shocking New Sports Deal
Disney Dropping $1.6 Billion on This Shocking New Sports Deal originally appeared on Parade. Well, Mickey’s officially gone ...
ESPN Adds WWE Events and More NFL Content, as Streaming Service Sets August 21 Launch
And at the same time, the company announced a major deal with the WWE, bringing its premium live events, including ...
WWE’S $1.6 Billion Deal With ESPN Wows Some Wall Streeters, But Shares In Ari Emanuel-Run Parent TKO Dip
The WWE's $1.6 billion deal with ESPN for premium live events is wowing some Wall Streeters but the stock of parent TKO Group ...
New $30/Month Streaming Service Could Be a 'Sports Fan's Dream,' Disney CEO Iger Says—Here's What You'll Get
The streaming landscape will get a new competitor later this month, as ESPN parent The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday confirmed a launch date of Aug. 21 for the sports giant's flagship streaming ...
‘King of the Hill’ Marketing Blitz Included Tie-Ins With Podcaster Theo Von, WWE, Whataburger, NASCAR and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney Entertainment TV went on a marketing blitz to promote the return of "King of the Hill," partnering with Theo Von, WWE, ...
Disney's 3Q profit climbs on strength of domestic parks, streaming; strikes deal with WWE
Disney's profit and revenue climbed in its fiscal third quarter as the entertainment company continued to add subscribers to ...