Origins

  • The Simpsons debuts on Fox Broadcasting Company, which is owned by News Corporation (Rupert Murdoch's company).

  • News Corporation splits into two companies: 21st Century Fox (TV & film) News Corp (publishing)

  • The Walt Disney Company announces and completes the $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox, including The Simpsons.

  • Now – The Simpsons is part of Disney's vast media empire and is streamed on Disney+, representing a clear case of media convergence — content, distribution, and platform all under one giant media company.