Disney blocks ESPN, ABC, and other channels for millions of DirecTV subscribers

/ A carriage dispute between the companies has blocked DirecTV from broadcasting all Disney-owned channels, just ahead of the coming NFL season.

By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews.

Disney and DirecTV both blame each other for causing the blackout. Image: The Verge

Disney-owned channels including ABC and ESPN were pulled from DirecTV’s lineup on Sunday after talks to reach a new distribution deal between the companies collapsed. The blackout started midway through ESPN’s broadcast of the US Open tennis tournament, and just ahead of the NFL season opener this coming weekend. 

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