The settlement outlines how Hulu + Live TV and Fubo can create a new multichannel video programming distributor that Disney would own 70 percent of. But the lawsuit’s dismissal also lifted the injunction to halt Venu’s launch which US District Judge Margaret M.

The agreement ends litigation between the two companies over plans for a sports streaming service, but consumer advocates are pushing back.

In a surprising deal announced on Monday, Disney is set to combine its Hulu Live TV business with Fubo, the live TV streaming service known for its extensive sports coverage. Under the terms of the deal, Disney will own about 70% of Fubo, which will continue to be available to viewers as a separate offering.

Hulu and sports-forward streamer Fubo are settling aside some legal differences and teaming up in order to launch yet another new platform for you to subscribe to. Last year, Fubo filed a lawsuit against Disney (which co-owns Hulu),

The deal comes after Fubo sued Disney over a new streaming venture. The post Disney has struck deal to merge Fubo TV with Hulu + Live TV appeared first on The Manual.

DirecTV and Dish Network have signaled their willingness to continue challenging the launch of Venu Sports following Disney's decision to buy out Fubo. This article, DirecTV, Dish present unified front against Fubo-Disney pay TV deal,