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This article highlights how Christmas 2024 is increasingly centered around streaming entertainment, with NFL games on Netflix and Amazon Prime, new episodes of Stranger Things 5, and a variety of holiday movies available across multiple platforms, reflecting a shift from traditional family gatherings to on-demand binge-watching.
The article discusses the early and widespread popularity of Christmas music, driven by streaming platforms like Spotify, which have made holiday songs more accessible and popular than ever, with older classics maintaining their timeless appeal and new campaigns boosting specific tracks' popularity. This surge reflects both a desire for comfort during testing times and the enduring emotional bonds associated with holiday music.
Many Black Friday deals are still available, including discounts on Apple products, smart home devices, tablets, TVs, and streaming services, with some prices matching or near their all-time lows, making it a great time to shop for tech and digital gifts.
Black Friday deals on tech products and subscriptions are still available through Cyber Monday, with discounts on Apple devices, gaming consoles, VR headsets, TVs, soundbars, and streaming services, offering significant savings on popular gadgets and entertainment options.
Disney is set to report its Q4 earnings, with expectations of $1.05 EPS and $22.75 billion revenue, marking the last report on subscriber metrics for Disney+ and Hulu, amid ongoing shifts in streaming and traditional TV advertising revenues.
YouTube TV subscribers are missing Disney channels due to a carriage fee dispute, but they can claim a $20 credit if the outage continues, with channels expected to return once an agreement is reached. Meanwhile, viewers can watch ABC and ESPN via over-the-air antennas or alternative streaming services.
YouTube TV will start issuing a $20 credit to eligible customers starting November 9 if Disney channels, including ESPN and ABC, remain unavailable due to ongoing negotiations, with credits issued by November 12. The dispute centers on pricing disagreements, with Disney seeking higher fees and YouTube TV resisting, leading to the blackout since October 30.
YouTube TV and Disney are in a contract dispute over carriage fees, leading to the removal of Disney-owned channels, including ABC and ESPN, from YouTube TV. This affects viewers' access to popular content and sports events like Monday Night Football. The dispute is ongoing, with both sides negotiating, and viewers are advised to use alternative methods such as over-the-air antennas or other streaming services to watch their favorite programs.
DirecTV Stream is offering its Genre Packs as an alternative for viewers affected by the ongoing content dispute between YouTube TV and Disney, highlighting its comprehensive streaming options and recent partnerships, while the YouTube TV-Disney stalemate continues with channels like ABC and ESPN temporarily unavailable.
A contract dispute between Disney and YouTube TV has led to the removal of Disney channels, including ESPN and ABC, from the streaming service, with negotiations ongoing and no immediate resolution in sight. The dispute centers around carriage fees, and YouTube TV has proposed restoring popular channels while negotiations continue. Viewers are advised to use over-the-air broadcasts or alternative streaming services to watch content, especially during the US election and football games.
YouTube TV subscribers will miss the Monday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals due to a carriage dispute between YouTube TV and Disney, highlighting the growing complexity and fragmentation in sports broadcasting and streaming options.
NFL RedZone is offering free access this weekend across various streaming platforms, allowing fans to watch every touchdown without extra cost, as part of a promotion to boost viewership and engagement during the mid-season.
Approximately 10 million YouTube TV subscribers missed many Week 10 college football games due to a carriage dispute between Google and Disney, leading to a blackout of Disney's networks on the platform and prompting fans to seek alternative viewing options.
YouTube TV and Disney are in a tense negotiation over a new carriage deal that could result in the loss of Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, for subscribers after October 30, 2025. The dispute centers on the cost of Disney's ESPN Unlimited streaming service and how it should be integrated into YouTube TV's offerings, with potential impacts on sports fans, advertisers, and the broader streaming industry. Both sides are exploring contingency plans as they race to reach an agreement before the deadline.
Disney warns that its networks, including ESPN, ABC, FX, NatGeo, Disney Channel, and Freeform, could be removed from YouTube TV if a deal isn't reached by October 30, amid ongoing negotiations and disputes over economic terms, with previous similar disputes involving other networks.