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Industry insiders say ESPN's deal with Penn Entertainment could signal a potential ESPN spinoff from Disney. Disney announced a $2 billion deal with casino operator Penn Entertainment to create ESPN Bet. ESPN's $2 billion Penn Entertainment deal rocked the sports-betting world — and also renewed speculation among industry insiders that Disney could spin off its media crown jewel. For ESPN, it's not as material, but it's helpful — ESPN has locked in a 10-year partner with guaranteed pay so that improves the visibility of ESPN's revenue. To be sure, some industry watchers have questioned how the deal positions ESPN's ability to catch up in the sports-betting race.
Persons: Bob Iger, Jonathan Miller, Penn, Alex Iosilevich, it's, It's, Iger, — DraftKings, sportsbooks, LightShed, Peyton Manning's, Ashley Rodriguez Organizations: Industry, Penn Entertainment, ESPN, Disney, ESPN Bet, what's, Hearst, CNBC, NFL, NBA, MLB, Integrated Media Co, Caesars Entertainment, Penn, LightShed Partners, American Gaming Association, Amazon, Comcast, Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, Front Office Sports Locations: Saudi
Industry insiders say ESPN's deal with Penn Entertainment could signal a potential ESPN spinoff from Disney. Disney announced a $2 billion deal with casino operator Penn Entertainment to create ESPN Bet. ESPN's $2 billion Penn Entertainment deal rocked the sports-betting world — and also renewed speculation among industry insiders that Disney could spin off its media crown jewel. To be sure, some industry watchers have questioned how the deal positions ESPN's ability to catch up in the sports-betting race. According to the American Gaming Association, sports betting grossed $7.5 billion in gaming revenue in 2022, up 75% from 2021.
Persons: Bob Iger, Jonathan Miller, Penn, Alex Ilosevich, it's, It's, Iger, — DraftKings, sportsbooks, LightShed, Peyton Manning's, Ashley Rodriguez Organizations: Industry, Penn Entertainment, ESPN, Disney, ESPN Bet, what's, Hearst, CNBC, NFL, NBA, MLB, Integrated Media Co, Caesars Entertainment, Penn, LightShed Partners, American Gaming Association, Amazon, Comcast, Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, Front Office Sports Locations: Saudi
The motorsport is expanding its media reach after the docuseries "Drive to Survive" brought it to new audiences. Felicity Jones is set to star in and co-produce the show, which comes from Bedrock Entertainment. Formula 1 is moving into scripted TV following its success with the docuseries "Drive to Survive" with a new family drama set in the racing world. As with "Drive to Survive," F1 plans to offer producers access to the sport to help make the show a success. Bedrock Entertainment and F1 said they will "leverage the combined access and power of F1 to create a seamless and authentic world, blending fiction with the real world."
Persons: Felicity Jones, Tony, Dan Sackheim, Felicity Jones —, Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Joseph Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer, Lewis Hamilton, Peyton Manning's, Will Arnett, Daniel Ricciardo Organizations: Bedrock Entertainment, ITV Studios, Entertainment, Pictures, B Entertainment, Netflix, Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, ESPN, Paramount Locations: Hollywood, Austin
NFL Films is in talks with Hollywood partners about expanding its TV and film efforts. "We have a sport that is most akin to Hollywood," NFL Films senior director Ross Ketover told Insider. Among the buyers are Disney's ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+; AppleTV+ and Amazon Prime Video. NFL Films and Omaha also made a version starring MMA's Ronda Rousey called "Rowdy's Places," for ESPN+. NFL Films helped make a season of its Amazon series, "All or Nothing," for the English Premiere League's Manchester City back in 2018.
Signage for the NFL Pro Bowl is seen at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)The NFL said it is eliminating the Pro Bowl in favor of a week's worth of skill competitions and a flag football game. In what's now called "The Pro Bowl Games," players from both conferences will showcase their football and non-football talents in a weeklong series of competitive events, replacing the full-contact Pro Bowl game that started in 1951. The multiday event will be held in Las Vegas in February, and will culminate with a flag football game to take place at Allegiant Stadium, where the Las Vegas Raiders play. Manning will also take part in the coaching staff for the flag football game.
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