Summary
Disney and YouTube TV are in a disagreement over carriage rights, leading to a halt in ESPN and ABC broadcasts on YouTube TV. This conflict has resulted in financial losses for Disney and frustration for sports fans missing key football games. Reports indicate a possibility of a resolution, although outcomes remain uncertain.
Key Facts
- Disney and YouTube TV are having a dispute over carriage rights, which decides how TV channels are broadcast.
- This disagreement has stopped ESPN and ABC from being shown on YouTube TV for three weekends.
- Disney is losing about $4.3 million each day due to this issue.
- As of the article, the dispute has lasted for 14 days since the channels were removed on October 31.
- Disney CEO Bob Iger claims Disney's offer to YouTube TV is equal to or better than deals with other distributors.
- Reports suggest there is some hope for an agreement between Disney and YouTube TV soon, despite no deal yet.
