Been a while since we’ve posted news on the merger. To make a long story short, the merger is now expected to close by the end of this month (ignore the Verizon part, it’s all been settled now):
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/disney-verizon-headed-blackout-battle-n952026
However, one report states the deal is now finalized:
https://news.entertainmentearth.com/2019/01/02/disney-fox-acquisition/