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Disney, DirecTV end ESPN, ABC blackout as football season ramps up

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Disney, DirecTV end ESPN, ABC blackout as football season ramps up

Disney and DirecTV struck a deal over the weekend to bring the service back to the Mouse House’s “entire portfolio of networks,” including ESPN and ABC as the college and pro football seasons get into full swing. The deal comes after a two-week shutdown of Disney-owned networks for DirecTV that spanned the U.S. Open, a … Read more

DirecTV files complaint against Disney with FCC as impasse enters second week

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DirecTV files complaint against Disney with FCC as impasse enters second week

The standoff between DirecTV and Disney over a new carriage deal has heated up as it entered its second week. DirecTV filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission on Saturday night accusing Disney of negotiating in bad faith. Disney channels, including ESPN and ABC-owned stations in nine markets, have been off DirecTV since the … Read more