The proposed sports joint venture involving Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery has sparked regulatory scrutiny and industry speculation. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and ESPN's Pat McAfee discussed the venture, expressing lack of prior knowledge. While some believe the venture is unlikely to succeed, there is interest from sports fans seeking diverse sports content beyond traditional TV offerings. The NFL is reportedly reviewing its contracts with ESPN and Fox for potential implications on the new streaming platform. Pay TV distributors are expressing confusion and concern over the impact of the joint venture, with the Justice Department planning to investigate potential consumer and industry harm.
Hulu Sports rumored as name for sports streaming joint venture https://t.co/tlVlabvbie https://t.co/eM6MfwlZZa
The Justice Department plans to scrutinize the new streaming service proposed by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. over concerns it could harm consumers, media rivals and sports leagues https://t.co/l1rgr9e3ym via @technology
NFL ‘blindsided’ by ESPN, Fox streaming venture https://t.co/BKdThDINUw https://t.co/lZrTP4jstZ
In this week's #SBJ, @AustinKarp breaks down what we know and what we don’t about the new ESPN/Fox/WBD bundle ⬇️ https://t.co/MkKXD0nQLm
Pay TV distributors are confused, concerned about sports joint venture https://t.co/2wgGV3TVyc
Report: NFL is "scouring" ESPN, Fox contracts over planned mega-streaming service https://t.co/CiNrXf9tT5
Ex-Apple executive in the running to lead joint ESPN, Warner, and Fox sports streamer https://t.co/gYJQMTlZQl #Apple
The NFL reportedly is "scouring" its contracts with ESPN and Fox for "loopholes" regarding the inclusion of NFL games on the new ESPN/Fox/Warner Bros. Discovery streaming platform. https://t.co/IDI2TAAJve
Live on @LastCallCNBC in about 10 min to discuss what may end up as a civil war within the pay TV industry over the new sports JV announced by Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox last week.
It’s been a week since ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced their enigmatic three-headed sports skinny bundle. The industry is overwhelmed with questions, but one thing seems certain: this thing isn’t here to stay. From @loudmouthjulia https://t.co/zSkrPMYxzN
So many think the new Disney/ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros sports JV is DOA $DIS $FOXA $WBD However, there are plenty of sports fans that have cut the cord, who are looking to access broadcast and cable network sports content that goes beyond what you can receive with an antenna…
⚡️ Should New Sports Media JV Change How Leagues Sell Media Rights? ⚡️ @NBA $DIS $WBD $FOXA ESPN’s @PatMcAfeeShow had NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on his show today, with both talking about how they had no knowledge of the new sports media joint venture https://t.co/iBABcBxBvp
Will regulators allow the Disney/Fox/Warner Bros. Discovery sports bundle? $DIS $FOXA $WBD The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 196. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/PYwqqTGtxg