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Disney-owned channels coming to new YouTube TV genre packs
Go ahead: YouTube TV can use Disney-owned channels to create genre packs going forward. Following DIRECTV: Disney first gave DIRECTV permission to create genre-based plans in 2024. Marketplace equity: Allowing competitors to create genre-based plans could help Disney in its merger with Fubo.
ESPN, ABC and other networks have returned to YouTube TV's streaming platform after a licensing dispute that affected millions of subscribers.
New multi-year carriage agreement restores full access to Disney-owned channels on YouTube TV Subscribers will see no immediate price increase, acc
YouTube TV and Disney reached a new deal to restore ESPN, ABC and other channels after a 15-day blackout affecting millions of subscribers.
The biggest winner of a now-resolved battle between two consumer and tech giants is a small $1.2 billion start-up.
Disney's channels have been blocked from YouTube TV since Oct. 30 as the two companies negotiate a new carriage deal.
The dispute began on October 30 after contract talks between Disney and Google-owned YouTube TV collapsed over pricing terms. According to FoxBusiness, analysts say the outage could cost Disney around $60 million if it lasts two full weeks — roughly $4.3 million per day in missed advertising and affiliate fees.