Disney Channels, Including ESPN, Go Dark on YouTube TV Amid Contract Dispute

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Over 20 Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and ABC, have been removed from YouTube TV due to failed negotiations over carriage fees, with no clear resolution in sight. Google and Disney are at an impasse, leading to a blackout that affects subscribers' access to these channels and on-demand content, while both sides exchange accusations over fair pricing and market tactics.
Topics:business#content-blackout#contract-dispute#disney-channels#espn#media-and-entertainment#youtube-tv
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