Disney, Comcast to Dominate Global Content Spending, Study Says
Prior to Comcast's Sky acquisition and Disney's deal for Fox, "Netflix was on course to catch — and overtake — the top Hollywood studios by content spend," says Ampere Analysis. "Netflix would now need to triple spend to achieve this feat."
Comcast CFO Talks Direct-to-Consumer Plans, Hulu Stake
"Some form of direct-to-consumer we think will make sense for us," Mike Cavanagh told a UBS conference. "We have and want to continue to have a healthy relationship with Hulu."
U.K. Public Service Networks Should Team on Netflix, Amazon Rival, Says Media Regulator
"If the growth of Netflix and Amazon tells us one thing, it is that viewers will flock to single destinations that offer a wide variety of quality content," says Sharon White, while a Sky executive doesn't see the need for such an offer.
Disney's Fox Deal Gets European Union Clearance Subject to Divestments
The European Commission had the chance to approve the $71.3 billion takeover as is, require concessions or open a four-month investigation.
Jimmy Fallon Welcomes Sky to Comcast, Brian Roberts Touts Takeover at London Town Hall
The Comcast boss and colleagues spoke during a town hall meeting with staff at the European pay TV giant in London on Tuesday.
Comcast Third-Quarter Results Beat Earnings Expectations
The cable giant, which recently acquired Sky for $39 billion, shed 106,000 customers in the quarter, fewer than the 153,000 expected.
Comcast Closes Deal for Fox's Sky Holding, Giving It Majority Stake
Comcast now owns more than 75 percent of Sky, with chairman James Murdoch, Chase Carey and others resigning from the board.
Armed With Sky, Comcast Takes Aim at Europe
NBCUniversal can leverage its global distribution to boost returns from high-end original programming.
After Nabbing Sky, Will Comcast Sell Its Hulu Stake to Disney?
Many on Wall Street argue that it doesn’t make much sense for Comcast to retain its stake in Hulu with Disney calling most of the shots.
Fox to Sell $15 Billion Sky Stake to Comcast
The companies have been in a long-running showdown for the European broadcaster, in which Fox owns 39 percent.
