Just weeks after YouTube TV lost access to Disney channels, including ESPN, FX, and ABC stations, Google and Disney have finally reached an agreement. In a statement, Google said the deal “preserves value.” [its] service for [its] Subscribers and future flexibility [its] offer.” Subscribers will be able to resume watching Disney Channel as soon as they return during the day, as well as access any content in their library. “We apologize for the disruption and appreciate our customers’ patience as we negotiated on their behalf,” YouTube wrote.
“The new deal recognizes the tremendous value of Disney’s programming and provides YouTube TV subscribers with greater flexibility and choice,” Disney Entertainment co-chairs Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, as well as ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro, said in a statement. He added, “We are pleased that our networks have been restored in time for fans to enjoy so many great programming options, including college football, this weekend.”
Disney pulled its channels from YouTube’s subscription service on October 31 after the companies failed to reach an agreement to renew their partnership. Google said at the time that Disney “used the threat of a blackout on YouTube TV as a negotiation tactic to force deal terms that would lead to higher prices”. [its] Customers.” Meanwhile, Disney accused Google of “refusing to pay fair rates” [its] Channel” and using its market dominance to “eliminate competition and undercut industry-standard terms” that its other partners had agreed to.
according to hollywood reporterYouTube TV subscribers will get access to select live and library programming from ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost under the terms of the new agreement. Google will also be able to offer Disney+ and Hulu bundles to YouTube TV subscribers and will be able to offer genre-based channel packages. Google has sent an email to YouTube TV subscribers informing them about the return of Disney Channels. It was also clarified that they would still be able to claim the $20 credit that the company had given them until December 9 to make up for the missing channels.