BURBANK, California, Aug. 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Live with Kelly and Mark' Notches Summertime Win With Best Total Viewer Audience in Over Three Months * Disney Entertainment Television/ Lorenzo Bevilaqua* Series photos are available here. * "Live with Kelly and Mark" hit a summertime high during the week of July 21, rising over the previous week across all measures, including Total Viewers (+7% - 2.234   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: 3201A (8/24) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/11/24) * SUNDAY, AUG. 24 8:02-8:33 p.m. EDT - AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "3201A" (3201A) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 8/11/24) Logline: Don't miss mischievous animals, including a squirrel that destroys outdoor patio furniture, a mask-stealing giraffe and a musical tribute to cats, as   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * America's Funniest Home Videos: 3506 (8/24) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/10/24) * SUNDAY, AUG. 24 7:00-8:02 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "3506" (3506) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/10/24) Logline: It's an episode of sassy kids, pets baffled by mirrors, chaotic moments among couples and funny sleepers. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. *** Original tex  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, NATHAN FILLION, KEVIN JAMES, HANNAH WADDINGHAM, CHANCE THE RAPPER WITH GUEST HOSTS FORTUNE FEIMSTER, ANTHONY ANDERSON, JELLY ROLL AND CHRIS DISTEFANO ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' AUG. 4-8 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Bachelor in Paradise: 1007 (8/11) * MONDAY, AUG. 11 8:00-10:02 p.m. EDT - Bachelor in Paradise: "1007" (1007) Logline: After last week's reveal, Jesse announces the "Secret Rendezvous" challenge, letting individuals discover who they're most compatible with outside of their couples. As connections deepen, Jeremy's call to Susie comes to light, leaving Bai  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Celebrity Family Feud: Normani vs Michelle Buteau and Andy Richter vs Jason Ritter (8/21) * THURSDAY, AUG. 21 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Family Feud: "Normani vs Michelle Buteau and Andy Richter vs Jason Ritter" (1107) Logline: Hosted by Steve Harvey, singer Normani competes with actress-comedian Michelle Buteau. Then, actor-comedian Andy Richter batt  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * ESPN acquiring NFL Network, other NFL media assets in exchange for 10 percent equity stake in ESPN * ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), and the National Football League (NFL) today announced a non-binding agreement under which ESPN will acquire NFL Network and certain other media assets owned and controlled by the NFL -- including NFL's linear RedZone Channel, and   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and the NFL Reach New Agreements To Extend NFL Draft Rights and Add NFL Content and Features to ESPN's Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service * * ESPN to Present the NFL Draft with Coverage on ESPN and ABC; ESPN's Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service, Disney+, and Hulu to Stream ESPN and ABC's Draft Presentations and Surrounding Programming, Driving Broader Reach *  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * ESPN And The NFL Reach New Agreements To Extend NFL Draft Rights And Add NFL Content and Features To ESPN's Upcoming Direct-To-Consumer Service * * * * ESPN to Present the NFL Draft with Coverage on ESPN and ABC; ESPN's Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service, Disney+, and Hulu to Stream ESPN and ABC's Draft Presentations and Surrounding Programming, Driving Broader   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Announces Athlete Ambassadors for its Youth Sports Initiative Take Back Sports * Today, ESPN announced a growing list of athlete ambassadors for its youth sports initiative Take Back Sports, which is designed to get and keep kids playing sports. Take Back Sports ambassadors include: Natasha Cloud, New York Liberty Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors Luka D  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] (TNSrep) -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * ESPN To Acquire NFL Network And Other Media Assets From The NFL In Exchange For A 10% Equity Stake In ESPN Fans to Benefit from Increased Consumer Choice, Greater Accessibility, and Expanded High-Quality Programming and Content Offerings Through ESPN ESPN to Own and Operate NFL Network, With Plans to Fully Integrate it into ESPN's Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN TO ACQUIRE NFL NETWORK AND OTHER MEDIA ASSETS FROM THE NFL IN EXCHANGE FOR A 10% EQUITY STAKE IN ESPN * Fans to Benefit from Increased Consumer Choice, Greater Accessibility, and Expanded High-Quality Programming and Content Offerings Through ESPN ESPN to Own and Operate NFL Network, With Plans to Fully Integrate it into ESPN's Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Direct-to-Consumer Service and Enhanced App Launching August 21 * ESPN will launch its new previously announced direct-to-consumer streaming service on Thursday, August 21, bringing the full suite of ESPN networks and services - within an enhanced ESPN App with new, personalized features and functionality - directly to fans. Timed for a marquee stretch of live   more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Direct-to-Consumer Service And Enhanced App Launching August 21 * All of ESPN. All in One Place. Ahead of Marquee Sports Season BRISTOL, Conn., August 6, 2025 - ESPN will launch its new previously announced direct-to-consumer streaming service on Thursday, August 21, bringing the full suite of ESPN networks and services - within an enhanced ESPN App with new,   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN, WWE Reach Landmark Rights Agreement as ESPN Platforms Become Exclusive U.S. Domestic Home of All WWE Premium Live Events, Including WrestleMania, Starting in 2026 * BRISTOL, Conn. and STAMFORD, Conn. (August 6, 2025)-- ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), and WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), today announced a landmark rights  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Exclusively on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+: FedExCup Playoffs Begin at FedEx St. Jude Championship * * Coverage starts today at 8:15 a.m. ET, continues through Final Round on Sunday, August 10 * Marquee, Featured Groups include four of top five in FedExCup standings: world No. 1 Scheffler, Schauffele, Thomas, Henley * Also Straka, Aberg, MacIntyre, Lowry, Spieth, Clar  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Five New Experiences to Enjoy on a Late Summer/Early Fall Getaway at Four Seasons Resort Orlando * Late summer and early fall are ideal times for those "in the know" to reserve a trip to Orlando, as the weather is the perfect temperature to enjoy the pools, and with school back in session for many, the Disney theme parks often feel quieter. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release: * * * Free Press Slams Trump FCC's Broadcast Ownership Proceeding as 'Wildly Dangerous' for Democracy Handing even more control of the public airwaves to a handful of capitulating broadcast conglomerates undermines press freedom * On Monday, Free Press slammed Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr for ignoring the law, settled  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * High Potential: The RAMs (8/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/25) * TUESDAY, AUG. 19 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "The RAMs" (Episode Nine) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/25) Logline: A famous baseball newscaster is murdered, and the team is on the case. Meanwhile, Soto and Morgan meet with a potential lead to discuss Roman's disappearance, and Tom has some pe  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12380810 B2, initially filed Oct. 17, 2023) developed by three inventors John C. Hampton, Orlando, Florida; Amanda T. Rubinos Luna, Orlando, Florida; and Brad L. Schoeneberg, Orlando, Florida, for "Interactive device enclosing a hidden prize."  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Match Game: Joel McHale, Amy Sedaris, Lamorne Morris, Annie Murphy, Kevin Nealon, Ziwe (8/20) * WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Match Game: " Joel McHale, Amy Sedaris, Lamorne Morris, Annie Murphy, Kevin Nealon, Ziwe " (605) Logline: Martin Short and six stars go full BLANK on a new episode of "Match Game," where contestants play for laughs and t  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special to Debut August 22 on ESPN in Advance of the Legendary Analyst's Final College GameDay Show * Trailer: https://x.com/ESPNPR/status/1953501598132441146 * One-hour special to air Friday, Aug. 22, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN, streaming afterward on ESPN+ * Interviews with legends from across college football help tell the story of  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 5 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Patriots' Robert Kraft: NFL-ESPN deal aims to expand league's reach, 'grow our audience globally' * When the NFL first started NFL Network more than 20 years ago, it wanted to create a distribution channel in part to guard against one of its television partners pulling out. That, of course, never happened. Instead, the NFL used the network to bring more football -- the games and everythin  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Press Your Luck: I'm Not Crying, You're Crying (8/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/31/20) * THURSDAY, AUG. 21 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Press Your Luck: "I'm Not Crying, You're Crying" (205) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/31/20) Logline: The stakes have never been higher as contestants try to avoid the iconic and devilish WHAMMY for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes. H  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Press Your Luck: I'm Not Crying, You're Crying Part II (8/21) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/14/22) * THURSDAY, AUG. 21 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Press Your Luck: "I'm Not Crying, You're Crying Part II" (404) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 7/14/22) Logline: Host Elizabeth Banks is back to help contestants try to win those BIG BUCKS and avoid the iconic and devilish WHAMMY for a c  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Shark Tank: 1613 (8/20) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/14/25) * WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "1613" (1613) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/14/25) Logline: Founders present their most innovative ideas, featuring a one-of-a-kind icebreaker game, a practical hat storage solution, a no-mess chicken feeder and a construction-themed park for families. Str  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 8 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * TARAJI P. HENSON, TIMOTHY OLYPHANT, TERRY CREWS, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS WITH GUEST HOST NICOLE BYER ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' AUG. 11-15 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-inte  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., Burbank, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12382112 B2, initially filed July 26, 2022) developed by Scott Labrozzi, Cary, North Carolina, for "Targeted re-processing of digital content."  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon enciende la temporada de la NFL con NFL Sunday Ticket en YouTube para todos los clientes * NUEVA YORK, N.Y. \- Clientes nuevos y existentes: !preparense para la nueva temporada de la NFL con Verizon! NFL Sunday Ticket de YouTube regresa, y los clientes elegibles pueden obtenerlo para la temporada 2025-26 de la NFL, por nuestra cuen  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon Kicks off the NFL Season for New and Existing Customers with NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube, on Us * NEW YORK, NY - New and existing customers - get ready for some NFL football on Verizon! NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube is back, and eligible customers can get it on us for the 2025-26 NFL season - that's a value of up to $480! Wheth  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * The Walt Disney Company Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Earnings for Fiscal 2025 * BURBANK, Calif.-The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2025. Financial Results for the Quarter: * Revenues increased 2% for Q3 to $23.7 billion from $23.2 billion in Q3 fiscal 2024 * Income before income taxes increased 4  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: A Funeral Fit for a Quartermaine (8/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/15/25) * TUESDAY, AUG. 19 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "A Funeral Fit for a Quartermaine" (314) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/15/25) Logline: When Rafael turns to Will after his grandmother's sudden death, they're forced to confront their painful pasts while navigating present life-threa  more

BURBANK, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * Will Trent: The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Entire World (8/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/22/25) * TUESDAY, AUG. 19 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Will Trent: "The Most Beautiful, Fierce, Smart, Powerful Creature in the Entire World" (315) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 4/22/25) Logline: Amanda and Evelyn Mitchell's idyllic getaway takes a dark turn wh  more