Disney to buy full-stake in Hulu earlier than expected. AND: The NCIS: Sydney trailer unveiled

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The big news of the day is that Disney and Comcast are moving forward their negotiations over the contractually-mandated purchase of Hulu. Disney are required to buy out Comcast’s share with negotiations that will now conclude after Sept 30, which is when the tires will be kicked and a formal appraisal process for Hulu’s valuation will commence. The pre…