Disney Strikes a Deal To Merge Hulu Live TV With Fubo
GeekTyrantStory by Joey Paur
scrn logline
The House of Mouse strikes a game-changing deal, merging its Hulu Live TV service with streaming upstart Fubo in a bold move to dominate the future of live TV.
beat sheet
- Disney CEO Bob Chapek calls the merger a 'perfect match', touting Fubo's 'killer sports and streaming tech' as a perfect complement to Hulu's expansive entertainment library.
- Insider sources reveal this deal was years in the making, with Fubo's scrappy leadership team finally caving to Disney's deep pockets after repeated acquisition offers.
call sheet
Bob Chapek, Disney, Hulu, Fubo