Disney and YouTube have ended a tense standoff, with Disney agreeing to restore ABC, ESPN, and other channels to the streaming platform. The deal marks a multi-year distribution agreement between the two companies.
The impasse had started in late October when Disney pulled its programming from YouTube TV, citing that the service was refusing to pay fair rates for its channels. However, it appears that the threat of a blackout has been enough to prompt YouTube to reconsider its stance and reach an agreement with Disney.
Under the terms of the deal, subscribers can now access the restored channels, as well as their recorded content, within 24 hours. The agreement also allows Disney+ and Hulu Bundle content to be shared on YouTube TV, further expanding the platform's offerings.
YouTube had initially offered a $20 credit to customers if Disney content was unavailable for an extended period of time. However, it seems that this offer has been rendered unnecessary, given the swift resolution of the dispute.
The deal is seen as a significant win for YouTube, which boasts over 9 million subscribers in the US and is one of the largest internet TV providers in the country. The agreement also benefits Disney, which can now continue to reach its audience through the popular streaming platform.
As one spokesperson put it, "We apologize for the disruption and appreciate our subscribers' patience as we negotiated on their behalf." It's clear that both parties have reached a mutually beneficial solution, ensuring that users can enjoy a wide range of programming options.
The impasse had started in late October when Disney pulled its programming from YouTube TV, citing that the service was refusing to pay fair rates for its channels. However, it appears that the threat of a blackout has been enough to prompt YouTube to reconsider its stance and reach an agreement with Disney.
Under the terms of the deal, subscribers can now access the restored channels, as well as their recorded content, within 24 hours. The agreement also allows Disney+ and Hulu Bundle content to be shared on YouTube TV, further expanding the platform's offerings.
YouTube had initially offered a $20 credit to customers if Disney content was unavailable for an extended period of time. However, it seems that this offer has been rendered unnecessary, given the swift resolution of the dispute.
The deal is seen as a significant win for YouTube, which boasts over 9 million subscribers in the US and is one of the largest internet TV providers in the country. The agreement also benefits Disney, which can now continue to reach its audience through the popular streaming platform.
As one spokesperson put it, "We apologize for the disruption and appreciate our subscribers' patience as we negotiated on their behalf." It's clear that both parties have reached a mutually beneficial solution, ensuring that users can enjoy a wide range of programming options.
anywayz, i think its pretty sweet that disney & youtube finally reached an aggrement 
. its all about gettin ur fave channels back on the table 
and now subscribers can access them w/ 24 hr recorded content 
. btw, $20 credit wasnt even needed lol. its a win for both parties imo 
IT'S ALWAYS A WIN WHEN PEOPLE CAN JUST TALK IT OUT AND COME TO SOME KIND OF UNDERSTANDING ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO THINGS WE LOVE LIKE TV SHOWS AND MOVIES!!! 
. I mean, who needs a $20 credit when you can just fix the issue in the first place? And now that it's all sorted, I'm pretty sure we'll see an onslaught of ads on the channels again. Mark my words, this is just a temporary truce to get people back into watching. Give me 6 months and they'll be pulling their content out again 
. Like, who doesn't love having access to Disney and ESPN on YouTube TV? It’s crazy how things escalated, from Disney pulling their content to YouTube offering a $20 credit... it feels like a whole drama fest 
after that intense standoff. I was getting worried my favorite shows would be MIA from YouTube TV. The 24-hour window for restored channels is pretty cool, too - now I can binge-watch all the Marvel shows I want without worrying about them disappearing! 
Guess what? Disney lost around 1.3 million subscribers in the US due to the blackout 
And now they're going to make up for it by offering way more content on YouTube TV 
And oh yeah, did I mention YouTube's got over 9 million US subscribers? They're basically the king of internet TV providers now 
All this is gonna make for some super sweet viewing experiences for users!
. It's always good to see companies work out their issues and find a win-win solution... it keeps things moving in the right direction 
. Good job, both parties, you've got this! 
overall happy about this outcome for both parties 
they're back on youtube tv! i was getting worried that all my favorite disney shows would be gone forever 
. But it looks like all is well now 
but now we get to watch full episodes of the mandalorian and hawkeye within 24 hours 
?! that's lit 
. Now I can binge-watch my favorite shows without any worries! 
This whole thing just made sense to me - you gotta wonder why they even pulled the channels outta there in the first place lol. And now we get 24 hours for their recorded content? That's a nice touch! YouTube really had it coming though, all that credit thing was kinda shady 