NEWS: Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up to create a joint streaming platform to share sports assets, according to multiple reports.

The service will be available to ESPN+, Hulu, and Max subscribers, and it's expected to launch later this year. pic.twitter.com/L3gpisilyQ

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 6, 2024

I don't really understand how this is different than Hulu with live tv. Maybe priced less, but I doubt it's too much less

Not sure this is what is needed. they need to team up to get their games on MORE streaming services, not create their own.

I assume the idea is to create more diversity on the platforms on which you can get the package.

ESPN+ if you just want sports (pretty huge you'll be able to get Fox sports content on an ESPN platform)
Hulu if you want Hulu content or broader live tv content.
Max if you want HBO content

And then eventually, ESPN and Fox content gets pulled from the other live tv services (Apple TV, You Tube TV, etc.) and goes to their own proprietary streaming.

so... cable?

GoodOleBaylorLine said:

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I assume the idea is to create more diversity on the platforms on which you can get the package.

ESPN+ if you just want sports (pretty huge you'll be able to get Fox sports content on an ESPN platform)
Hulu if you want Hulu content or broader live tv content.
Max if you want HBO content

And then eventually, ESPN and Fox content gets pulled from the other live tv services (Apple TV, You Tube TV, etc.) and goes to their own proprietary streaming.

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Like I said. Not what is needed.

Streaming started as a way to cut costs from ballooning cable bills but now it can be way more expensive depending on how many/which ones you get.

Everyone has their own now. It isn't jut netflix and amazon (which now is charging more for no ads?) anymore and makes it almost impossible to watch anything because it is only found on one service since all of them are making their own content now. Netflix used to be the go to for older shows/movies but as their license for that particular show ends so does the access, or if you want the newest seasons you have to go to another provider.

Netflix, Amazon, Peacock, Paramount, Disney+, hulu, etc. etc.

And it will just get worse as eventually the streaming services will sign big deals with the sports leagues and games will be spread out on different services so the casual viewer will not be able to watch anymore.

I'm going to hang onto my Hulu live subscription for now, mostly because I like having live local news available in the evenings, but at this point it's getting harder to justify. Since ESPN/Fox Sports are migrating elsewhere, I'm struggling to think about what else I'd really need a live TV subscription for. Especially with the cost ratcheting up with each new platform introduced.

Bear2014 said:

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so... cable?

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About as outdated as your avatar is.

Chamberman said:

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Bear2014 said:

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so... cable?

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About as outdated as your avatar is.

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hey now. the acid green B has done nothing wrong to you. dont hate

Bear2014 said:

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Chamberman said:

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Bear2014 said:

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so... cable?

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About as outdated as your avatar is.

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hey now. the acid green B has done nothing wrong to you. dont hate

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Don't sweat it from Chamberman. He has had that photo going back to Baylorfan days. that gal is probably in her 50s