From Netflix and YouTube to NBC and Disney, the NBA and NFL and dominated the pitches to advertisers, with entertainment companies hoping to lock in upfront dollars.

Peyton and Eli Manning really want to develop their acting careers, if Disney's upfront show is to be believed.

Twelve months ago, Disney, fighting for space at the TV Upfronts against both Netflix and Amazon for the first time, flexed its muscles with over 150 stars including Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds.

The best Disney+ shows and best Hulu shows have been on showcase at the glitzy Disney Upfront 2025. Among the highlights were a dance number from the Manning brothers and Jimmy Kimmel’s annual roast, along with appearances from the likes of Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds.

NEW YORK] Walt Disney said its new sports streaming platform will be called ESPN, the same as its popular cable-TV channel, and cost US$30 a month. Read more at The Business Times.

You'll finally be able to subscribe to ESPN without paying for other cable TV channels. The move by Disney says a lot about the state of the industry.

Is Disney ( DIS 0.76%) finally finished with its struggles? The entertainment king has been having on and off troubles for years, and its stock is still 50% off its previous highs. But it's been making steady progress since the return of iconic CEO Bob Iger, and it reported solid results for the 2025 fiscal second quarter (ended March 29).