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The Varsity
Hubo? Fulu? Inside a Shock Streaming Mashup
Jan 8, 2025
Eriq Gardner, Puck's legal specialist and author, dives into the seismic merger between Disney's Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, discussing its impact on ESPN’s streaming future. He explores the potential legal battles stemming from consumer complaints and the competitive landscape surrounding DirecTV. Eriq also shares his insights on the anticipated launch of Venue Sports, stressing the importance of timing around major events like the Super Bowl, and how younger audiences are shifting towards platforms like YouTube for sports content.
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- Disney's merger of Hulu Plus Live TV and Fubo is poised to reshape the sports streaming landscape amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny.
- ESPN's strategic shift towards streaming through collaborations with Hulu and Fubo aims to attract younger audiences and revive subscriber growth.
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Disney's recent merger of its Hulu Plus Live TV service with Fubo presents significant implications for the sports streaming market. This move opens up various storylines, particularly regarding the ongoing antitrust suit against Venue, a planned sports streaming service from ESPN, Fox, and Warner Brothers Discovery. If the antitrust suit is abandoned, it raises questions about the timing and nature of Venue's launch. Industry observers are keenly watching for any possible intervention from government stakeholders or rival companies that may seek to challenge this merger.
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