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Everything you need to know about Disney, ESPN, and Bob Iger’s return as CEO
Disney has had a tumultuous run since Bob Iger’s return as the company’s CEO, which came just two years after he handed the reins over to Bob Chapek. Iger has since worked to undo some of Chapek’s changes as the company contends with a streaming-focused future. Iger has big plans for the future of Disney and has already combined the…
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Disney blocks ESPN, ABC, and other channels for DirecTV subscribers
Disney-owned channels including ABC and ESPN were pulled from DirecTV’s lineup on Sunday after talks to reach a new distribution deal between the companies collapsed. The blackout started midway through ESPN’s broadcast of the US Open tennis tournament, and just ahead of the NFL season opener this coming weekend. DirecTV and Disney are both blaming each other for causing the…
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