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Disney Leaders Clap Back at DirecTV’s Claims as ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel Blackout Stretches into Day 4
Disney leaders challenge DirecTV's claims about how its actions have harmed consumers on Day 4 of the blackout of ESPN, ABC and other channels.
Disney leaders have responded to claims made by DirecTV executives amid the contract dispute that led to ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels going dark on the satellite TV provider’s platform as of Sept. 1. DirecTV has been sharp-edged in its public comments, suggesting that Disney is throwing its corporate weight around at a time when it is fighting anticompetitive claims in a lawsuit that has held up the launch of Venu, the Mouse’s sports streaming joint venture with Warner Bros. Our priority is to reach a marketplace deal that serves the needs of DirecTV and their customers while also recognizing the value of our top-quality content and the significant investment required to create and acquire it.
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