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Disney takes 100% control of tech company BAMTech

Disney may be strapped for cash, but the company did manage to rustle up US$900m…

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WWE walks away from Disney tech for Network refresh

Wrestling giant WWE has shifted away from Disney’s BAMTech for its refreshed WWE Network SVOD….

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ESPN+ launches with 30-day free trial

Disney’s new ESPN+ direct-to-consumer offering and new ESPN app have now gone live, with sponsorship…

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BAMTech-powered NHL app launches on Fire TV

Disney-owned video streaming technology firm, BAMTech, has launched the NHL app it operates in partnership…

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Disney creates new global division ahead of streaming service launch

The Walt Disney Company has restructured to create a worldwide division that will house international…

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Star India outbids Facebook for Indian cricket rights

21st Century Fox-owned Star India has successfully bid €2.15 billion for global Indian cricket rights,…

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Disney ups BAMTech stake in strategic SVOD move

Disney will pay US$1.58 billion (€1.34 billion) to up its stake in video streaming technology…

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NAB: OTT TV and online sports ‘not disruptive’ to pay TV

The rise of sports-focused online video provider BAMTech and of live online sports is complementary…

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Amazon Channels boss joins BAMTech as CEO

Amazon Channels boss, Michael Paull, has been named CEO of BAMTech – the video streaming…

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Amazon ‘exploring’ live sports offering

Amazon is weighing up plans to break into the world of live sports streaming, according…

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Discovery creates new European media JV with BAMTech

Discovery has teamed up with Major League Baseball-backed media and technology unit BAMTech to create…

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Disney plans ESPN web service after taking US$1bn BAMTech stake

Disney is gearing up to launch an ESPN-branded subscription streaming service, after buying a US$1…