A brand new documentary from ESPN, “In the Arena: Serena Williams”, has been added to Disney+ around the world, including in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. The series was previously released on ESPN+ in the United States. Following the success of the Emmy-winning, “Man in the Arena: Tom Brady”, Serena’s expansion of the franchise […]
ESPN has announced details on a brand 30 For 30 documentary, which tells the remarkable story of Billie Jean King, which is now in production with Ridley Scott Associates, and Story Syndicate, in association with Elton John’s Rocket Sports. The legacy of one of America’s first women’s sports stars is unrivaled, yet few people know […]
This past weekend, Disney’s suite of channels, including ABC, National Geographic, FX and ESPN, were blacked out on DirecTV as the five-year contract between the two companies expired, and neither party has been able to agree on a new deal to keep Disney’s linear channels available. Last year, Disney and Charter Communications entered into a […]
On Wednesday, ESPN held a special Media Day at its headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, where it revealed lots of news, including signing a new deal for the US Open and the introduction of “Where To Watch” feature. During the day, ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro spoke with the media and shared some information on the upcoming […]
ESPN has announced it has greenlit a brand new 30 For 30 documentary called “The Sack Exchange,” which will take a nostalgic look back at the sensational defensive line of the 1980s New York Jets, a group of larger-than-life personalities that not only terrorized quarterbacks but also captivated an entire city with their flamboyant style […]
Disney’s ESPN has announced that it has signed a new 12-year agreement with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), which will keep the US Open on ESPN until 2037. The deal, which starts in 2026 and is ESPN’s longest-term tennis agreement, also continues to make ESPN the home of the entire US Open in Latin […]
Disney’s ESPN has announced a new feature called “Where To Watch” on the ESPN App and ESPN.com, which is an easy-to-use guide for sports fans to find where to watch any sports event on ESPN platforms and beyond, including broadcast, cable and regional sports networks and streaming services. Brian Marshall, Vice President, Sports Product & […]
Disney’s ESPN has announced details on an upcoming 30 For 30 documentary called “Stolen Gold”, which has been directed by acclaimed filmmaker Suemay Oram, this powerful and riveting film delves into the incredible true story of Ramón Torres and the Spanish intellectually disabled basketball team’s dramatic journey to the gold medal at the Sydney Paralympics […]
Earlier this year, Disney announced it was teaming up with FOX and Warner Brothers Discovery to launch a brand new sports streaming service called Venu Sports, which bring together the collective companies’ portfolios of sports networks and ESPN+ – including content from all the major professional sports leagues and college sports. The new sports streaming […]
Earlier this year, Disney announced it was teaming up with FOX and Warner Brothers Discovery to launch a brand new sports streaming service called Venu Sports, which bring together the collective companies’ portfolios of sports networks and ESPN+ – including content from all the major professional sports leagues and college sports. Venu Sports is going […]
Earlier this year, Disney announced that its sports division, ESPN, has teamed up with Fox and Warner Brothers Discovery to launch a brand new streaming service called “Venu Sports”, that is going to bring together the collective companies’ portfolios of sports networks and ESPN+ – including content from all the major professional sports leagues and […]
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Aaron LaBerge was stepping down as the Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment and ESPN, to go become the CTO of Penn Entertainment, where he will help with building out the ESPN Bet platform. Disney has announced Aaron’s replacement, Adam Smith, who is taking over the role […]
Disney’s ESPN has announced details on a new documentary called “No Place Like Nebraska”, which tells the story of the University of Nebraska, a school once known only for its football program, has become a mecca for women’s volleyball. Under coach John Cook, anything less than winning a national championship is a shortcoming. With unprecedented […]
ESPN’s Andscape’s next major release is a new movie called “She Taught Love.” It tells the story of Frank Cooper, who, ever since getting off a prestigious cable television series, “The Street”, has been coasting through life distracting himself with women, booze and blow while auditioning to play stereotypical gang members and drug dealers. But […]
Later this year, Disney’s ESPN, Fox and Warner Brothers Discovery are coming together to launch a brand new standalone streaming service in the United States called “Venu Sports”, which will be targeted at sports fans outside the traditional pay TV bundle, Venu will offer thousands of live sports events from all the major professional sports […]