As of this writing, Google has pulled out of the Disney-owned Movies Anywhere digital movie locker service, amid a spat with Disney over YouTube TV.
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Hulu to get (fully) integrated into Disney+ in 2026; ESPN (the streaming service) to launch August 21
In 2026, Hulu will get fully integrated into the Disney+ app; meanwhile, the ESPN streaming service will go live on August 21.
Disney to finally launch a standalone ESPN streaming service
After years of rumors and false starts, Disney is finally launching ESPN as a stand-alone streaming service.
Disney and Warner Bros. to offer a Disney+/Hulu/Max bundle
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced the launch later in 2024 of a streaming bundle featuring Disney+, Hulu, and Max.
The NHL moving to ESPN and ABC; ESPN+ to stream out-of-market local games
Starting in the fall of 2021, the NHL will be available on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+ in a multi-year deal. ESPN+ will also stream most out-of-market games.
Coronavirus media impact update: WonderCon postponed, all major North American sports cancelled
The coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) situation both where I live and nationally continues at a … Coronavirus media impact update: WonderCon postponed, all major North American sports cancelledRead more
Streaming service review: ESPN+
A review of ESPN+, the Disney-owned streaming service arm of the ESPN cable network.
NPR is the most popular US podcast producer
Podcasts have become a prominent form of audio listening, and serve as an alternative to traditional … NPR is the most popular US podcast producerRead more
Recommended streaming video services (2018 edition)
It’s been a year since I last wrote a guide about recommending video streaming services. As … Recommended streaming video services (2018 edition)Read more
ESPN is shutting down its site’s comments
Engadget and Deadspin are reporting that ESPN has decided to shut down its site’s Facebook-based comments. … ESPN is shutting down its site’s commentsRead more