Comcast CEO Says Hulu Sale Process to Disney Will Now Begin Sept. 30

Walt Disney Co. agreed to move up the date at which it must begin the process of buying Comcast Corp.’s one-third stake in the Hulu streaming service to Sept. 30 from January.

Brian Roberts, Comcast’s chief executive officer, said at an investor conference Wednesday that the parties will move to an appraisal process about 30 days later, adding “it will take a little time for this to play out.”