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DirecTV, Disney Ink New Multiyear Distribution Deal
DirecTV and the Walt Disney Co. have mutually agreed to a new multiyear distribution deal that grants the satellite TV company rights to ABC, ESPN and online video services authenticated by the Disney Channel. The renewal of the agreement between the two companies allows subscribers of DirecTV access to the entertainment content of Disney, which can be accessed through all Internet-connected devices such as computers, TVs, gaming consoles and mobile devices. DirecTV, the leader in the satellite TV industry, is the final major pay-TV company to sign up for the “TV Everywhere” service of Disney as it renews its agreement with the company, which was due to expire at the…
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DirecTV, Disney Continue Carriage Negotiations
DirecTV, having reached a TV Everywhere accord today with Fox’s national networks, is continuing to work toward a comprehensive distribution deal with The Walt Disney Co. DirecTV and Disney’s 10-year distribution agreement ended Sept. 30. Under an extension, the parties, according to sources, have been continuing to negotiate a new pact that would not only include continued carriage of a suite of Disney networks and services, but encompass new digital rights that would also allow for TVE simulcasting for authenticated DirecTV subscribers. Not having access to DirecTV’s 20 million-plus subs has been a major hole within Disney’s streaming lineup, notably for WatchESPN. DirecTV and ESPN officials declined to comment about…