Tag: Disney
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Disney Gives Up Ownership Of Who Framed Roger Rabbit To Its Original Creator
Author Gary K. Wolf has successfully regained complete ownership of Roger Rabbit and the entire Toontown universe he created. The transfer, which quietly took place approximately one year ago, returns one of the most iconic animated characters in film history to his original creator through a little-known provision in United States copyright law. The mechanism…
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Blacked Out? Lock In Your Games & Shows with DIRECTV While YouTube TV & Disney Argue
A carriage dispute between YouTube TV and Disney is heading into its second weekend with millions of subscribers without Disney-owned channels, including ABC and ESPN. With 20+ networks removed from YouTube TV, subscribers are without live sports and other must-see programming while negotiations continue. If you’re facing a weekend full of college football, Monday Night…
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When is YouTube TV’s $20 Credit Coming to Subscribers In Compensation For The ESPN Blackout?
In the high-stakes world of streaming media, the ongoing dispute between YouTube TV and Disney has escalated into a full-blown crisis for millions of sports enthusiasts and entertainment seekers. As of November 8, 2025, the blackout of Disney-owned channels—including ESPN, ABC, and a suite of popular networks—continues to disrupt viewing habits across the United States.…
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No ESPN or ABC? YouTube TV & Disney Reportedly “Remain Far Apart” Ahead of Another Big Sports Weekend
Cord cutters who are subscribed to YouTube TV will be without ESPN, ABC, and other Disney networks if the two sides do not come to a new carriage agreement. With more than 10 million subscribers, YouTube TV has solidified itself as a leader in the live TV space, behind traditional providers like Charter (Spectrum) and Comcast.…
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Most Cord Cutters Blame Disney for Its Blackout on YouTube TV
The ongoing blackout of Disney-owned channels on YouTube TV has plunged millions of streaming subscribers into frustration, stripping away access to ESPN, ABC, FX, Freeform, National Geographic, and more since October 30, 2025. What began as a high-stakes contract negotiation between media giant Disney and Google’s live TV service has escalated into one of the…
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Google Abruptly Ends Support For Movies Anywhere, Shattering Cross-Platform Movie Ownership for Millions
Google has officially terminated its long-standing partnership with Movies Anywhere, the industry-backed service that revolutionized how consumers access purchased films across ecosystems. Effective October 31, 2025, Google Play and YouTube users can no longer sync new purchases to their Movies Anywhere libraries, nor can they redeem digital codes through Google’s platforms into the shared locker.…
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How Close Are YouTube TV & Disney to Reaching a Deal to Restore ESPN, ABC, & More? – Ask Luke
Right now, a high-stakes standoff between YouTube TV and The Walt Disney Company has left more than 10 million subscribers in the dark, deprived of ABC’s flagship election coverage and ESPN’s slate of live sports. The blackout, now entering its fifth day, began when the companies’ previous carriage agreement expired on October 30, pulling over…
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YouTube TV vs. Disney: Sling TV’s Passes Win the Blackout — Watch ESPN & More for $4.99
Over this past weekend, millions of YouTube TV subscribers woke up to the harsh reality that ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels were missing from their channel lineup. No local news, college sports, network programming, as nearly 20 channels went dark as Disney and Google fight during a high-stakes carriage battle. Reports have indicated that…
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Disney Asks YouTube TV to Bring Back ABC for Election Day Coverage for the Public Good
Disney has formally requested that YouTube TV reinstate ABC within its pay-TV lineup specifically for Election Day on Tuesday according to a report from Deadline, framing the move as essential to the public interest while the two companies continue negotiating a broader carriage renewal agreement. The dispute escalated late Thursday when ABC, ESPN, and several…
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Disney Removes Its Movies From Google TV & YouTube Stores as the Fight with Google Continues
Google and Disney’s escalating dispute over YouTube TV carriage agreements has entered a new week, creating widespread disruptions across multiple Google platforms and leaving consumers with limited access to a vast library of entertainment content. The conflict, stemming from failed negotiations on a recently expired contract, initially threatened viewers with the potential loss of Monday…