Sinclair ABC Stations Resume Show Broadcast
- * Disney Event: On May 13, 2025, Disney will host an event at North Javits in New York City showcasing upcoming projects and featuring talent connected to...
- * disney (DIS): The parent company of ABC and the host of the upcoming event.
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* Disney Event: On May 13, 2025, Disney will host an event at North Javits in New York City showcasing upcoming projects and featuring talent connected to Disney and storytelling.
* “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Return to Sinclair Stations: Sinclair is bringing “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back to its ABC affiliate stations starting Friday.
* Disney’s Suspension & Reinstatement: Disney’s ABC network briefly suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after comments made by Kimmel regarding conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the MAGA movement. The show was later reinstated.
* Sinclair’s Reasoning: Sinclair states its goal is to provide accurate and engaging programming that serves communities while fulfilling network obligations. They also cite feedback and a shooting at an ABC affiliate station as reasons for responsible broadcasting.
* Continued Preemption by Others: Despite Sinclair’s decision,Nexstar Media Group will continue to preempt (not air) Kimmel’s show,affecting availability in about 20% of the country.
Key Companies Mentioned:
* disney (DIS): The parent company of ABC and the host of the upcoming event.
* Sinclair (SBGI): A broadcast station owner who is resuming airing “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”.
* Nexstar Media Group (NXST): Another broadcast station owner who will continue to preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”.