Disney, YouTube TV Deal Restores Channels After Blackout

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YouTube TV and Disney reached a deal to restore ABC, ESPN, FX, and other networks after a two-week blackout. The agreement adds ESPN’s upcoming DTC service at no extra cost and lets YouTube offer new Disney channel bundles as the companies navigate recurring disputes.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02YouTube TV and Disney reached a new agreement that restores ABC, ESPN, FX, and other Disney

00:09networks after a two-week blackout, according to TechCrunch. The deal also brings ESPN's

00:14upcoming direct-to-consumer service to YouTube TV at no extra cost and allows YouTube to sell

00:19select Disney channels and the Disney Plus slash Hulu bundle in new packages. Disney leaders said

00:25the deal recognizes the value of their programming and offers subscribers more choice.

00:30YouTube apologized for the disruption and began restoring channels throughout the day.

00:34YouTube TV aims to serve cord cutters, but frequently faces disputes with major content

00:39providers over payment and bundling flexibility. The two companies faced a similar blackout in 2022.

00:45For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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