Tag: Disney

Insiders Are Skeptical About Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Chances to Sell ABC

TV News Check | Sep 22, 2023 | ,

Insiders emphasize that no banker has been hired and no sales book is circulating. As for Nexstar, the TV conglomerate isn’t in a good position to pay what Disney would likely be asking for ABC, according to sources close to the situation.Insiders emphasize that no banker has been hired and no sales book is circulating. As for Nexstar, the TV conglomerate isn’t in a good position to pay what Disney would likely be asking for ABC, according to sources close to the situation.

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“Just Keep the Lights On”: Inside Network TV’s Fall Strike Plan

Vulture | Sep 21, 2023 | ,

Network TV is struggling due to the strike, leading to mostly canceled lineups. Reality shows and game shows will fill in the gap while a few foreign shows are imported. If settled soon, 2023 season can start in January, but streamers like Netflix have shows stocked for fall, so Hollywood is focusing on their success. Legacy companies are taking action to minimize damage.Network TV is struggling due to the strike, leading to mostly canceled lineups. Reality shows and game shows will fill in the gap while a few foreign shows are imported. If settled soon, 2023 season can start in January, but streamers like Netflix have shows stocked for fall, so Hollywood is focusing on their success. Legacy companies are taking action to minimize damage.

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Disney Asset Sales Won’t Break the Bank, But They Will Move Legacy Media Forward

TV News Check | Sep 20, 2023 | ,

“Disney almost has a good bank and a bad bank at this point,” Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall said in a CNBC interview. “Streaming is its future. It’s its strongest asset, next to the parks. The linear business is something Disney has clearly signaled is going to be in decline. They’re not looking to necessarily protect it. If they can move some of that lower, negative-growth business off of the books and to a better, more logical operator, we think that’s good for the stock.””Disney almost has a good bank and a bad bank at this point,” Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall said in a CNBC interview. “Streaming is its future. It’s its strongest asset, next to the parks. The linear business is something Disney has clearly signaled is going to be in decline. They’re not looking to necessarily protect it. If they can move some of that lower, negative-growth business off of the books and to a better, more logical operator, we think that’s good for the stock.”

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Nielsen Rivals Comscore, iSpot, VideoAmp Get Conditional Certification as Ad Currency

TV News Check | Sep 20, 2023 | ,

US JIC has created certification process for ads as an alternative currency. Several media companies, including NBCU & Paramount, have already switched to new currency. Full certification will be granted in 2024. Companies such as Innovid are discussing possible partnership with the JIC. Certification process includes data evaluation and access to first-party data. Key players have joined initiative; Disney, YouTube, Netflix & Amazon yet to join. Partners will work together for modern currency system.US JIC has created certification process for ads as an alternative currency. Several media companies, including NBCU & Paramount, have already switched to new currency. Full certification will be granted in 2024. Companies such as Innovid are discussing possible partnership with the JIC. Certification process includes data evaluation and access to first-party data. Key players have joined initiative; Disney, YouTube, Netflix & Amazon yet to join. Partners will work together for modern currency system.

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In TV’s Wild West, Which Channels Will Be Dropped Next?

TV News Check | Sep 20, 2023 | , ,

Other Wall Street experts echoed the notion that the distributor’s decision not to carry eight smaller TV networks anymore, among them Freeform, Disney Junior, FXM, FXX and Nat Geo Wild, will likely be replicated in other carriage pacts because this seems to suit the age of streaming and cord-cutting.Other Wall Street experts echoed the notion that the distributor’s decision not to carry eight smaller TV networks anymore, among them Freeform, Disney Junior, FXM, FXX and Nat Geo Wild, will likely be replicated in other carriage pacts because this seems to suit the age of streaming and cord-cutting.

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Disney+ Discontinues GroupWatch Feature; is Move Intended to Get More Customers on Disney+ Basic?

The Streamable | Sep 19, 2023 |

Get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for just $12.99/mo. and save $13 with the Disney Bundle! Stream 13k+ series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marver, Star Wars, no ads on Premium plan, four simultaneous streamers, up to seven profiles, 4K streaming.Get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for just $12.99/mo. and save $13 with the Disney Bundle! Stream 13k+ series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marver, Star Wars, no ads on Premium plan, four simultaneous streamers, up to seven profiles, 4K streaming.

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Vizio TVs Now Offer Access to ESPN App, ESPN+, Disney Bundle

MediaPost | Sep 19, 2023 | ,

Charter Spectrum TV Select customers can now access Disney+’s ad-supported streaming tier at no additional cost; Vizio smart TV owners will gain access to ESPN and subscription services through Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+). ESPN app allows customers to stream ESPN networks and sign up for ESPN+ for $9.99/month.Charter Spectrum TV Select customers can now access Disney+’s ad-supported streaming tier at no additional cost; Vizio smart TV owners will gain access to ESPN and subscription services through Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+). ESPN app allows customers to stream ESPN networks and sign up for ESPN+ for $9.99/month.

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Vizio TVs Now Offer Access to ESPN App, ESPN+, Disney Bundle

MediaPost | Sep 19, 2023 | ,

Charter Spectrum TV Select customers can now access Disney+’s ad-supported streaming tier at no additional cost; Vizio smart TV owners will gain access to ESPN and subscription services through Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+). ESPN app allows customers to stream ESPN networks and sign up for ESPN+ for $9.99/month.Charter Spectrum TV Select customers can now access Disney+’s ad-supported streaming tier at no additional cost; Vizio smart TV owners will gain access to ESPN and subscription services through Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+). ESPN app allows customers to stream ESPN networks and sign up for ESPN+ for $9.99/month.

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Charter-Disney Winners and Losers

Stratechery by Ben Thompson | Sep 12, 2023 | ,

Charter got the leverage they wanted by gaining an increase in ESPN affiliate fees, access to Disney’s streaming services, and flexibility to offer bundles without ESPN. Disney won a rate increase and minimum penetration guarantee for ESPN, plus retail rates for their streaming services. Both sides will profit from this agreement, allowing Charter to bundle streaming services while Disney gains revenue and expands their digital footprint.Charter got the leverage they wanted by gaining an increase in ESPN affiliate fees, access to Disney’s streaming services, and flexibility to offer bundles without ESPN. Disney won a rate increase and minimum penetration guarantee for ESPN, plus retail rates for their streaming services. Both sides will profit from this agreement, allowing Charter to bundle streaming services while Disney gains revenue and expands their digital footprint.

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Disney and Charter Avoided Breaking the Pay TV Bundle. is That Good?

The Hollywood Reporter | Sep 12, 2023 | ,

The Disney-Charter deal created a new template for pay TV, forcing Disney to give up “double-dipping”. Companies will focus on streaming while cutting back linear programs, and invest in streaming content with ad tiers included in cable packages.The Disney-Charter deal created a new template for pay TV, forcing Disney to give up “double-dipping”. Companies will focus on streaming while cutting back linear programs, and invest in streaming content with ad tiers included in cable packages.

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Disney-Charter Deal May Worsen the Core Problem with Cable TV

nScreenMedia | Sep 12, 2023 | ,

Charter has agreed a new deal with Disney, including Spectrum TV Select package, lower minimums and eight of Disney’s less popular channels dropped. Charter is seeking more sustainable value delivery models, highlighting ESPN’s cost in the bundle. However, higher license fees may still be passed on to subscribers.Charter has agreed a new deal with Disney, including Spectrum TV Select package, lower minimums and eight of Disney’s less popular channels dropped. Charter is seeking more sustainable value delivery models, highlighting ESPN’s cost in the bundle. However, higher license fees may still be passed on to subscribers.

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