As the YouTube TV vs Disney feud continues to roll on, a new report suggests that the $20 credit Google promised in the event of an “extended period” without the channels is apparently set to be sent to subscribers on November 9.
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The fight between Disney and YouTube TV might seem fairly commonplace on the surface, especially if you’ve followed any carriage disputes in the pre-streaming era. But despite Google’s cable replacement showing no signs of slowing down its growth, the stalemate between it and the House of Mouse has already expanded well beyond its usual scope, without any signs of peace coming any time soon.
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Over a week after channels first vanished, there’s no sign of a deal between Disney and YouTube TV, with a “leaked” Disney memo and YouTube’s response no signaling that either side is giving in.
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The ongoing battle between YouTube TV and Disney continues to be a loss for everyone, as Google has confirmed there’s been “managable” subscriber churn as some users cancel their service, while Disney is also seeing a drop in live viewers.
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Amid an ongoing feud with YouTube TV, Disney asked the streamer to temporarily revive ABC in favor of “the public interest,” to which YouTube TV has not only said no, but said that its subscribers specifically chose not to watch ABC on the past two Election Days.
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We’re entering our first full week of Google’s fight with Disney over its YouTube TV agreements, and the pain is starting to spread. In addition to the looming threat of missing out on Monday Night Football, Disney has seemingly pulled its content from Google Play over its failed negotiations.
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As YouTube TV continues to play tug-of-war with Disney over a new contract, channels like ESPN, ABC, and quite a few more are currently missing from the streaming service. Here’s where you can find Disney’s content without subscribing to Google’s cable alternative.
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The fallout from YouTube TV’s deal with Disney was felt by subscribers over the weekend, but a new report citing a YouTube TV executive reveals some of the behind-the-scenes drama, suggesting that Disney has been “aggressive” in negotiations.
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YouTube TV subscribers are still largely heated over the removal of Disney-owned channels earlier this week, but while we’re still waiting on a wider credit for the lost channels, YouTube TV is giving some users an unexpected $10 credit while also calling the Disney feud “unnecessarily aggressive.”
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One thing streaming doesn’t have in common with cable is the constant back and forth with media corporations that leaves users without entire channels, and even recordings. The latest negotiation tactic between YouTube TV and Disney has left us wondering: do people want to stay on board or cancel?
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YouTube TV customers have lost access to ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels this evening as a contract between Google and Disney failed to reach a renewal in negotiations, and it results in over 20 channels going dark.
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With the clock ticking on YouTube TV’s deal with Disney, a new report reveals that Google’s streamer has at least one big demand for Disney.
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In the latest round of heated negotiations, YouTube TV is now at risk of losing channels from Disney including the likes of ESPN and ABC.
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Formula 1 is moving from its home with ESPN to Apple TV, and that means YouTube TV will no longer be the place to watch F1 racing.
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After heated negotiations, YouTube TV and NBC Universal have officially signed a long-term deal to continue offering NBC channels on the live service, while also expanding Peacock’s reach to YouTube Primetime Channels.
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In the eleventh hour, YouTube TV has confirmed a short-term extension with NBC that will keep the networks up and running for customers while a final deal is established.
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YouTube TV is contacting customers this evening to confirm that Univision and UniMas channels are being removed from the catalog immediately, and it comes right as a deal with NBC is in limbo.
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Negotiations between YouTube TV and NBC seem to be getting heated. With the current deal set to expire tomorrow, YouTube TV is offering its subscribers a $10 credit if channels go dark, while NBC says that Google “wants to control what we watch.”
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According to a new report, YouTube TV is on a “collision course” with NBC that could lead to a channel blackout, and they’re not the only ones.
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YouTube’s subscriptions are now eligible for the $25 monthly entertainment credit that comes with the American Express Platinum card, which just received a refresh.
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Starting today, the Roku Sports experience will start showing content from YouTube TV including NFL games via Sunday Ticket.
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In the wake of what seems like regular subscription cost increases, YouTube TV appears to be offering some users the chance to get $66 off two months of service, but the discount is hidden. Here’s where to find it.
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Following seemingly strained negotiations, YouTube TV has confirmed a contract renewal that will keep Fox channels on the live TV service.
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YouTube TV is going through yet another set of strained negotiations this week as its renewal with Fox is coming down to the wire, threatening to let those channels go dark as soon as August 27.
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