Networks

Amid pandemic, ad-sales chief promises online entertainment for ad buyers

New forms of programming to emerge when COVID-19 crisis abates

8M video customers access product via app

But any relief would be small and likely not to happen until at least next year

New multi-year deal includes renewals for broadcast, sports channels, 14 new networks added

But sports giant offers no hints at rate relief

Media nets show gains, but not enough to stem hemorrhaging at theme park, studio segments

NBC Entertainment, Telemundo, cable networks, international networks and Peacock to reside under one roof led by Mark Lazarus

Shares Fall nearly 5% after Nathanson slaps ‘neutral’ rating on stock

Majority would consume more sports as games return

Existing HBO subs on Hulu will get HBO Max at no additional cost

Encouraged by engagement level, but won’t compress plans for wider July launch

Said rates will depend on when play resumes; ‘It works differently in Europe’

Disney Junior, XD, Game Show Network, UPtv available to customers through last week in May

Launch day premieres include originals, library content

CEO gets seat as reports say Iger reasserting control

Plan is to shave $4M from monthly costs; some talent also released

Kicks off with new focus on originals