The latest chapter in a messy affair sees Disney pull back on its plans to take Hulu to Latin America and Europe, choosing instead to use the Star brand it acquired in the 21st Century Fox acquisition as the channel for international growth. Scratching the surface, you discover that Disney is firmly gripping a dagger that is lodged in Comcast’s flank. On the surface, this seems innocent enough, but the catch is that growing the value of Hulu would mean paying Comcast more in a buyout deal agreed between the two parties. By 2024, Disney has committed to buying out Comcast’s 33% stake in Hulu, for a minimum of $5.8 billion, which means hamstringing Hulu helps Disney’s bottom line. Confining…