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Disney Networks Pull Plug on YouTube TV Amid Unresolved Carriage Dispute
Disney networks, including ESPN and the American Broadcasting Company, have gone dark on YouTube TV due to a carriage dispute, impacting viewers ahead of the contracts official expiration.
- Just after 11:15 p.m. ET, The Walt Disney Company pulled its channels, including ESPN and the American Broadcasting Company, from YouTube TV amid an unresolved carriage dispute.
- YouTube TV required additional time to notify customers about the blackout and wind down operations before the midnight expiration of their distribution agreement.
- The abrupt blackout highlights ongoing tensions in the media industry, as Google-owned YouTube faces challenges in maintaining partnerships with major networks like The Walt Disney Company.
Why It Matters
This blackout illustrates the growing friction between streaming services and content providers, signaling potential changes in how viewers access popular networks like ESPN and the American Broadcasting Company. It raises questions about future negotiations and the viability of streaming platforms in the competitive media landscape.