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Disney buys stake in BAMTech to start ESPN streaming service
2016-08-10 01:20:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) The Walt Disney Company is acquiring a 33 percent stake in BAMTech, a technology services and video streaming company previously formed by Major League Baseball (MLB). As part of the transaction, BAMTech was separated from MLB's broader digital business, MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM). Under the terms of the transaction, Disney will pay USD 1 billion in two installments, now and in January 2017, and has the option to acquire majority ownership in the coming years.
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ESPN, Verizon Make Progress in Settling Lawsuit Over Custom TV
2016-02-24 02:18:24| IT Services - Topix.net
Due in court later this week, ESPN and Verizon have instead told a New York judge that they've made "progress in their ongoing settlement negotiations" and wish to pause a legal dispute. As a result, the sports network's big lawsuit filed last April over skinny bundles - including a basic package without sports - might never get past the negotiating table again.
Intel to push smart athletic products with ESPN, Red Bull
2016-01-06 09:22:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announced a number of new deals at CES, saying the company will be working with ESPN and Red Bull Media House for design Intel-powered systems for athletes, with New Balance for tech footwear and smart sports watches, and Oakley for smart sport glasses.
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ESPN sports channel to cut 300 jobs
2015-10-21 19:42:27| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Sports channel ESPN says it is cutting 4% of the company's workforce as it fights to keep competitive.
Marvel and ESPN Films premiering short film series on athletes tonight
2015-07-10 10:57:34| Toys - Topix.net
Marvel Entertainment and ESPN Films have joined together on a short film series that gives viewers a unique look at some of the world's most successful athletes. The first episode will air tonight on TV and Facebook.