Disney on Sunday said it finally struck a distribution deal with Google, a day after its channels went dark on YouTube TV.
Why it matters: The blackout, if prolonged, would’ve resulted in one of the most disruptive on YouTube TV ever.
What they’re saying: “We appreciate Google’s collaboration to reach fair terms that are consistent with the market, and we’re thrilled that our robust lineup of live sports and news plus kids, family and general entertainment programming is in the process of being restored to YouTube TV subscribers across the country,” Disney said in a statement.
Catch up quick: Disney first warned customers on Monday that its contract with YouTube TV would expire on Friday at midnight. At the time, it said it was “optimistic” that the two parties could reach a deal.
Be smart: Disney distributed 18 channels on YouTube TV across ABC Owned Television Stations, ESPN networks, Disney channels, Freeform, FX networks and National Geographic.
The big picture: These types of carriage disputes have become more common in the streaming era, mimicking the cable TV blackouts that predated them.
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