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The Simpsons debuts on Fox Broadcasting Company, which is owned by News Corporation (Rupert Murdoch's company).
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News Corporation splits into two companies: 21st Century Fox (TV & film) News Corp (publishing)
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The Walt Disney Company announces and completes the $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox, including The Simpsons.
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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.