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TimeLord2018 · 15-07-2023, 10:48

Report: TNT Sports bids to oust Sky as Super League’s UK broadcast partner
UK rugby league top flight 'disappointed' by Sky’s offer to extend deal beyond 2023.
https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/...tv-rights-sky/

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Will be interesting to see what Viaplay decides about its UK operation. I could envisage a sale to DAZN.

https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/crunch-week-for-viaplay/

I wonder if WBD would be allowed to buy them or some kind of partnership perhaps integrated into Discovery+

1andrew1 · 15-07-2023, 11:16

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

I wonder if WBD would be allowed to buy them or some kind of partnership perhaps integrated into Discovery+

I think the only objection might come from the rights holders who might seek to take back control of their rights in the event of a change of ownership. I don't think the competition authorities would be too concerned as most sports fans' complaints are that there are too many sports services, not too few.

However, would it be financially worthwhile for WBD? I doubt it. The only interested buyers I can envisage are DAZN and at a pinch, the previous owners of Premier Sports.

Aguero9320 · 15-07-2023, 11:29

Rumours are that Disney are interested in returning to the UK sports scene. ESPN are reportedly after a Premier League contract and were linked to BT Sport before WBD swooped.

Media Boy UK · 15-07-2023, 11:40

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Originally Posted by Aguero9320

Rumours are that Disney are interested in returning to the UK sports scene. ESPN are reportedly after a Premier League contract and were linked to BT Sport before WBD swooped.

They are

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Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall wrote Thursday that selling the linear assets would improve Disney’s CAGR (which looks at the growth rate of a company) to more than 20 percent. The ABC Network, its local stations, FX, Freeform and Disney’s 50 percent stake in A+E Networks are all seen by Cahall as up for grabs.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bu...ss-1235535343/

TimeLord2018 · 15-07-2023, 11:45

It's much complicated in the US , They can't just close them down like other countries.

Media Boy UK · 15-07-2023, 11:47

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think the only objection might come from the rights holders who might seek to take back control of their rights in the event of a change of ownership. I don't think the competition authorities would be too concerned as most sports fans' complaints are that there are too many sports services, not too few.

However, would it be financially worthwhile for WBD? I doubt it. The only interested buyers I can envisage are DAZN and at a pinch, the previous owners of Premier Sports.

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Originally Posted by Aguero9320

Rumours are that Disney are interested in returning to the UK sports scene. ESPN are reportedly after a Premier League contract and were linked to BT Sport before WBD swooped.

If Viaplay do axe the UK business I feel the media rights will go back to their holders then resold to a other broadcaster - Hope Scottish Cups rights goes to Sky Sports or TNT Sports

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

It's much complicated in the US , They can't just close them down like other countries.

Like OLDBOY would say LIVE TV broadcasting channels is on they way out so ever say ever.

Disney Mulls Selling Indian TV & Streaming Business

https://deadline.com/2023/07/disney-...ss-1235437059/

TimeLord2018 · 15-07-2023, 11:49

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think the only objection might come from the rights holders who might seek to take back control of their rights in the event of a change of ownership. I don't think the competition authorities would be too concerned as most sports fans' complaints are that there are too many sports services, not too few.

However, would it be financially worthwhile for WBD? I doubt it. The only interested buyers I can envisage are DAZN and at a pinch, the previous owners of Premier Sports.

I wonder how much they paid for Premier Sports.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

If Viaplay do axe the UK business I feel the media rights will go back to their holders then resold to a other broadcaster - Hope Scottish Cups rights goes to Sky Sports or TNT Sports

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Will they did in the UK.

Disney Mulls Selling Indian TV & Streaming Business

https://deadline.com/2023/07/disney-...ss-1235437059/

National Geographic and National Geographic Wild somehow still exist in the UK

Continue to close down channels in other channels

https://tbivision.com/2023/06/14/dis...n-south-korea/

I honestly can't see Disney buying linear channels in the UK, content is different , they continue to commission UK content for Disney+.

Media Boy UK · 15-07-2023, 11:54

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

I wonder how much they paid for Premier Sports.

£30m in cash.

https://advanced-television.com/2022...remier-sports/

1andrew1 · 15-07-2023, 12:10

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Originally Posted by Aguero9320

Rumours are that Disney are interested in returning to the UK sports scene. ESPN are reportedly after a Premier League contract and were linked to BT Sport before WBD swooped.

I very much doubt it. As others have said, Disney is more of a seller of broadcast assets at the moment.

No harm in a Premier League club or two talking up the story to keep WBD and Comcast on their toes, though.

Media Boy UK · 15-07-2023, 22:09

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Will be interesting to see what Viaplay decides about its UK operation. I could envisage a sale to DAZN.

https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/crunch-week-for-viaplay/

Been thinking all day about this here is my own views on what may happen to Viaplay UK:

*Close Viaplay UK and give sports rights back to owners for them to resell rights.
*Axe Viaplay Sports UK Channels and move online only.
*Look into Selling Viaplay UK to BeIN Sports.
*Look into merge with TNT Sports or DAZN.

Gavin-D · 18-07-2023, 11:56

TNT Sports is also available via discoveryplus from today for £29.99p/m the pack includes all discovery contents plus the former BT Sport channels

https://get.discoveryplus.com/gb/wat...nner-subscribe

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TNT Sports have appointed Laura Woods as lead presenter for its Champions League and boxing coverage, whilst Ally McCoist has also joined TNT Sports as co-commentator and a pundit for the Premier League and Champions League.

Jules Breach will take over as Europa League presenter

Lynsey Hipgrave will host the Premier League matches

jfman · 18-07-2023, 13:51

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think the only objection might come from the rights holders who might seek to take back control of their rights in the event of a change of ownership. I don't think the competition authorities would be too concerned as most sports fans' complaints are that there are too many sports services, not too few.

However, would it be financially worthwhile for WBD? I doubt it. The only interested buyers I can envisage are DAZN and at a pinch, the previous owners of Premier Sports.

I’d imagine if the UK operation is sold in full, with subscriber base, the contracts will be watertight enough that the rights move to the new owner.

With so many “deep pockets” streamers out there looking to develop their offerings it’d be foolish to not write up the possibility that a bigger player hoovers them up for the day in, day out content.

Obviously if they cease operating that’s a different kettle of fish.

Media Boy UK · 18-07-2023, 13:55

My sources has told me today Microsoft are looking into enter the TV market and have their eyes on DAZN and Netflix.

1andrew1 · 19-07-2023, 22:01

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I very much doubt it. As others have said, Disney is more of a seller of broadcast assets at the moment.

No harm in a Premier League club or two talking up the story to keep WBD and Comcast on their toes, though.

And to further rule out Disney, ESPN Player has announced it's closing down in the MENA region which includes the UK.
https://www.espnplayer.com/espnplayer/help.jsp

TimeLord2018 · 19-07-2023, 22:06

Not suprised by the closure, they can add the content to Disney+

There is some ESPN Documentaries on there, Apparently a new ESPN event link was added to the Disney+ sitemap a while back.

No mention of UK broadcaster for NCAA , No sign of any ESPN branded programming on TNT Sports in the next 2 weeks, has the deal ended/not been renewed?