Summary
Disney and YouTube TV are in a dispute that has led to Disney losing over $30 million a week because its channels like ESPN and ABC are not available on YouTube TV. This disagreement centers around pricing and how content is provided, affecting over 10 million YouTube TV subscribers who can't access certain live sports and shows.
Key Facts
- Disney is losing about $30 million each week during the dispute.
- The disagreement started when the previous contract ended in late October.
- The outage has impacted ESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels.
- Over 10 million YouTube TV subscribers are affected by the blackout.
- YouTube TV offered a $20 credit to subscribers to offset the disruption.
- YouTube TV is not agreeing to new terms it believes are unfavorable.
- ESPN is a crucial revenue source for Disney, making this dispute significant.
- Negotiations are ongoing, but no agreement has been reached yet.
