Programming & Performance

As Fox Reportedly Nears a Deal With Disney, Its CEO Remains Quiet

James Murdoch says his company is looking at 'what's going to create the value for our shareholders'

James Murdoch declined to comment on reports that his company is in talks to sell some of its assets to Disney, and its CEO Bob Iger.Getty Images
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By Jason Lynch

December 5, 2017

One month after the first report emerged that 21st Century Fox was in talks to sell part of its company to The Walt Disney Company, the companies are reportedly closing in on a deal, which could be announced next week.

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Jason Lynch

Jason Lynch is TV editor at Adweek, overseeing trends, technology, personalities and programming across broadcast, cable and streaming video.

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