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 […]
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 […]
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 has released a trailer for the latest installment in the 30 For 30 franchise, “Dude Perfect: A Very Long Shot.” It will premiere on August 3rd, 2024, at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+. “Dude Perfect: A Very Long Shot” traces the meteoric rise of a group of friends from College Station, Texas, […]
Disney has released some new details and a trailer for the upcoming ESPN documentary, “In The Arena: Serena Williams”, which offers an unprecedented look at the life and career of Serena Williams, one of the greatest athletes of all time. After 27 years in professional tennis, Williams shares a personal account of her most meaningful […]
Last week, two streaming services, Disney+ and Star+, merged in Latin America, bringing a Star and ESPN hub to Disney+. In December, an ESPN hub will be added to Disney+ in the United States, bringing a limited number of live sports and documentaries to the platform. ESPN+ subscribers will get access to everything via the […]
Disney’s ESPN is currently in negotiations to finalise its deal with the NBA (National Basketball Association), and according to the Sports Business Journal, the new deal will include an increased international and digital package, that is being timed to launch alongside the all-new direct-to-consumer version of ESPN, which is set to launch in 2025 and […]
Disney has released a new trailer for the next instalment in the 30 For 30 franchise, “No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan“, which will be heading to ESPN on July 1st 2024, at 7pm ET. It’ll also be available on ESPN+ “No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan” is a wide-ranging, eye-opening and unsparing […]
Two years ago, a group of YouTube TV subscribers came together to launch an antitrust class action against Disney over forcing price rises of its own products and setting a price floor following the company owning both Hulu and ESPN. Though the court case referred to Hulu, this is leaning more toward the ownership of […]
Disney has announced that ESPN has acquired the 22-minute documentary short film, “Motorcycle Mary”, which will be released as part of ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 Shorts catalogue. The film tells the untold story of legendary motorsports pioneer Mary McGee a.k.a. “Motorcycle Mary”, whose racing career spanned thirty years and saw her shatter gender norms […]
Disney’s ESPN has released a trailer for the upcoming 30 For 30 documentary, “I’m Just Here for the Riot”, which tells the story of what happened on June 15th, 2011, during the Canucks’ Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Boston Bruins sparks a massive riot in downtown Vancouver. Police cars are overturned and […]