Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger gave an upbeat view of his plans for new video streaming services and the takeover of 21st Century Fox Inc., even as earnings missed estimates due to film write-offs.
ESPN+, the $5-a-month online sports service launched in April, is attracting more subscribers than forecast, Iger said Aug. 7 on a conference call with investors. He also said Disney has big plans for Fox assets, including offering ecologically themed tours tied to that company’s National Geographic business.
