Tag: Hulu + Live TV

NBCUniversal channels just went dark on Fubo, reinforcing the industry’s now-routine pattern of carriage disputes built on friction, not resolution. With NBCU yanking its portfolio, Fubo’s sports-first strategy takes a direct hit, but the standoff reflects systemic incentives, not tactical…

From the Archives revisits Hulu’s pioneering rise and gradual sunset as it fully merges into Disney+ by 2026. Launched in 2007 as a network-backed response to piracy and cord-cutting, Hulu set the standard for ad-supported streaming, introduced a hybrid subscription…

TelevisaUnivision expects a year-over-year revenue decline in Q2 to $1.2 billion, citing weak U.S. ad sales and foreign exchange headwinds. The company is navigating increased competition for ad dollars on ViX, its streaming platform, and recently announced a bundling deal…

ESPN is finalizing major distribution deals with Verizon, T-Mobile, Roku, and Take-Two ahead of the launch of its standalone streaming service this fall. Internal documents also indicate negotiations with Walmart, Hulu + Live TV, and Cox, as well as an…

Disney and TelevisaUnivision have struck a cross-border content deal that enhances both companies' streaming and live TV offerings. In the U.S., Hulu + Live TV adds Univision’s suite of Spanish-language networks, while in Mexico, Disney+ will bundle with ViX. The…

Fubo reported $1.58 billion in 2024 revenue (up 19% YoY) and 1.676 million North American subscribers (up 3.6% YoY). The company is expanding its bundling strategy with new sports and entertainment packages, including a skinny broadcast and sports bundle launching…

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging the DOJ to scrutinize Disney’s proposed acquisition of a 70% stake in Fubo, warning it may violate antitrust laws by reducing competition in the streaming market. Warren argues the deal would give Disney control over…

While Venu Sports May Be Dead, The Wrap reflects on the challenges of bundling sports streaming and why the re-bundling era is just beginning.

Venu Sports is nearing its official launch following a $220 million settlement between Disney, Fox, and TNT Sports with Fubo. This resolution cleared legal obstacles, including Fubo's lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices, which delayed Venu's debut. The streaming service, a JV…

Disney has announced plans to merge its Hulu + Live TV service with Fubo, creating the second-largest live TV streaming platform in the U.S., behind YouTube TV. The merger resolves Fubo’s lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over…