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Disney and YouTube TV Reach Multi-Year Deal, Ending Channel Blackout

Disney and YouTube TV finalized a new multi-year deal, restoring ABC, ESPN, and other Disney channels to the streaming platform after a two-week service disruption.

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Disney and YouTube TV successfully negotiated a new multi-year deal, resolving their carriage dispute and ending a significant blackout on the streaming platform.

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The agreement restores access to a full suite of Disney networks, including ABC, ESPN, and other popular channels, for YouTube TV subscribers.

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The blackout, which began on October 30 due to a failed licensing deal, lasted for approximately two weeks, disrupting coverage of major sports events.

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The resolution means YouTube TV customers regain access to their favorite Disney content, which had been unavailable since the dispute started.

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Beyond channel restoration, the new deal also includes provisions to offer the Disney+ and Hulu bundle on select YouTube offerings, enhancing subscriber value.

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Center-leaning sources cover the Disney-YouTube TV deal neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of the agreement and its resolution. They present both companies' perspectives on the dispute without taking a side, detailing the financial arguments and the impact on subscribers. The coverage provides balanced context, including past disputes and other network removals.

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The blackout affected Disney's full suite of networks and stations, including ABC, ESPN, and other popular Disney channels.

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The Walt Disney Company

The blackout lasted for approximately two weeks, beginning on October 30 and ending with the new agreement.

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The Walt Disney Company

The new deal includes provisions to offer the Disney+ and Hulu bundle on select YouTube offerings, enhancing subscriber value.

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The Walt Disney Company

The blackout occurred because Disney and YouTube TV failed to reach a licensing agreement by the previous contract's expiration date.

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The Walt Disney Company

The channels began to be restored to YouTube TV as soon as the new multi-year deal was announced.

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The Walt Disney Company

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