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Fubo wins preliminary injunction blocking Disney-Fox-WBD Venu Sports JV launch
FuboTV Inc.
- Court granted preliminary injunction to stop Venu Sports JV launch pending antitrust litigation outcome.
- JV partners (Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery) would have controlled 60-80% of live broadcast sports content.
- Fubo's antitrust lawsuit, filed Feb 20, 2024, continues; court date not yet set.
- CEO David Gandler says ruling is a victory for consumers and fair competition.
- Congressional figures and industry groups expressed concerns about JV's anti-competitive impact.