Tag: venu sports

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…

Victory+, a new ad-supported streaming service from the Dallas Stars and APMC, launched to broadcast Stars and select Anaheim Ducks games, bypassing traditional RSNs. This direct-to-consumer model challenges the declining RSN framework. APMC’s Chief Strategy Officer, Narendra Nag, explained to…

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…

Venu Sports, the joint streaming venture between ESPN, Fox, and TNT Sports, may be scrapped, but Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall suggests ESPN could return to its original plan of licensing Fox Sports content for its “ESPN Flagship” service by…

A federal judge has set an October 6, 2025, trial date for Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery, following allegations that the companies formed an anti-competitive joint venture, Venu Sports. Fubo claims these media giants…

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…

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…

Legal battles in the streaming industry, including Dolby's lawsuit against Roku and Fubo's antitrust case against Venu Sports, highlight the intense competition and high stakes in the market. These challenges may set new standards and influence future business practices. Warner…

Fox Corporation reported mixed Q4 results with revenue at $3.09 billion, slightly below expectations, and net income dropping to $320 million. Adjusted EPS exceeded estimates at 90 cents. Growth in affiliate fees was offset by flat advertising revenues. CEO Lachlan…

Fubo reported its Q2 2024 earnings, showing a subscriber base of 1.45 million in North America, a decrease of 61,000 from the previous quarter, and 1.849 million globally. Despite the seasonal decline, subscribers increased 24% year-over-year. Fubo's revenue rose 26%…