Tag: Fox

The DOJ is preparing to support an injunction blocking the launch of Venu Sports, the streaming JV by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, over concerns that its "skinny bundle" plan is anti-competitive. The case, initiated by Fubo, has attracted…

Venu Sports is appealing the federal court ruling that blocked its launch after Fubo accused it of antitrust violations. Venu argues the ruling unfairly limits consumer access to affordable sports streaming and favors Fubo. The case has significant implications for…

Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery could reveal sensitive details about carriage negotiations and challenge the traditional pay-TV model. The suit, which accuses the media giants of anti-competitive bundling practices, has already led to an injunction…

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch signaled the company's intent to pursue mergers and acquisitions, leveraging its strong balance sheet. Fox will continue investing in live content like news and sports, as well as in Tubi, but plans to acquire 18% of…

Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are seeking a fast appeal to lift the court-ordered shutdown of their joint sports streaming venture, Venu, which was blocked after a lawsuit from FuboTV. The media giants argue that the blockage is costing…

The court's decision to block Venu Sports highlights antitrust concerns and the need for competitive diversity in sports streaming. This ruling may lead to broader scrutiny of bundling practices, delaying Venu's launch but preserving market competition. The case could reshape…

A federal judge has blocked the planned launch of Venu, a sports streaming joint venture between Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, following a lawsuit by FuboTV over antitrust concerns. Judge Margaret Garnett ruled in favor of Fubo, agreeing that…

FX, founded in 1994 by Fox, transformed from a minor cable channel to a leader in premium original programming under John Landgraf's leadership. Following its 2019 acquisition by Disney, FX saw a decline in Emmy nominations, sparking concerns about its…

Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced Venu Sports, a new live sports streaming service costing $42.99 per month. Launching in fall 2024, Venu will offer a seven-day free trial and feature live sports events from NFL, NBA, MLB,…

Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are set to launch the Venu Sports streaming service this fall despite an ongoing antitrust lawsuit from Fubo. The three companies argue that antitrust laws protect competition, not competitors, and criticize Fubo as a…