YouTube TV Loses Disney Channels
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Disney’s channels will be removed from YouTube’s pay-TV platform after the two media giants failed to reach a new carriage agreement before Thursday’s midnight deadline. The blackout will leave subscribers unable to watch content from Disney networks, including ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, FX, National Geographic and Freeform.
Disney has removed its channels, including ESPN, ABC, National Geographic, and Disney Channel, from Google’s streaming platform following the expiration of its carriage agreement and the failure of both companies to renew terms.
Disney content, including channels like ABC and ESPN, was removed from YouTube TV overnight, after the two companies failed to renew a contract.
YouTube TV dropped ESPN, ABC and other channels after a new deal couldn’t be reached.
Disney networks including ABC and ESPN have gone dark on Google-owned YouTube TV after the two corporate giants couldn't come to terms on a new deal.
YouTube TV and Disney are negotiating a renewed distribution agreement, and if a deal—or an extension of talks—isn’t agreed to by Friday, ESPN and ABC would likely go dark on the platform. Alternatively,
The Google-owned pay-TV service has amassed considerable clout with its growing base of about 10 million subscribers. Its negotiations with Disney could test how much power it really holds.