Disney and DirecTV make landmark deal to restore ESPN and ABC after standoff

Disney and DirecTV make landmark deal to restore ESPN and ABC after standoff

After weeks of tense negotiations and a two-week blackout affecting millions of viewers, Walt Disney Company and DirecTV have finally struck a deal to restore Disney-owned networks, including ESPN and ABC, to DirecTV’s satellite and streaming services. This agreement, announced on Saturday, ends the standoff that had DirecTV’s 11 million subscribers scrambling for alternatives and […]

Walt Disney to invest $1.5bn in Epic Games to create persistent games and entertainment ecosystem

Walt Disney to invest $1.5bn in Epic Games to create persistent games and entertainment ecosystem

The Walt Disney Company has revealed its plans to collaborate with Epic Games, the powerhouse behind the global gaming phenomenon Fortnite, to create an all-new games and entertainment universe. This ambitious project is backed by a substantial $1.5 billion investment from Disney to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games. The deal, which is currently […]