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Ryan Murphy Set to Bolt Netflix, Join Disney
By Daniel Frankel published
Murphy signed a $300 million, 5-year deal with Netflix in 2018 and generated hits ‘Dahmer’ and ‘The Watcher’ in 2022
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Analyst Urges Disney To Bundle ESPN Rather Than Create a DTC Standalone
By Jon Lafayette published
Combination would reduce churn, aggregate engagement and produce cost savings, Michael Nathanson says
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Asad Ayaz Named Chief Brand Officer at The Walt Disney Co.
By Jon Lafayette published
Exec continues as president of marketing for The Walt Disney Studios
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Disney, XFL Reach Distribution Deal
By R. Thomas Umstead last updated
ESPN, ABC, FX to air regular season, playoff games beginning in 2023
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Disney Names Former J.P. Morgan Analyst Alexia Quadrani To Head Investor Relations
By Mike Farrell published
Long-time media analyst will report directly to Disney CFO Christine McCarthy
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Ayo Davis Named Disney Branded Television President
By R. Thomas Umstead last updated
20-year veteran will succeed departing Gary Marsh
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NewsNation Exec Michael Corn Accused of Sexual Assault While at 'Good Morning America'
By Jon Lafayette published
Michael Corn, who left ABC in April, denies allegations
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Disney, ViacomCBS Set Virtual Upfront Events in May
By Jon Lafayette published
The Walt Disney Co. and ViacomCBS said they plan to hold upfront presentations for advertisers in their traditional May time slots, although this year they will be held virtually online.
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