YouTube TV and Disney are at odds, following the dispute YouTube has removed Disney Network shows from the platform. Yes, there is a dispute between YouTube TV and Disney, following which you are unable to access any of the Disney Network shows on YouTube TV. Here is everything we know about this ongoing dispute.
If you follow YouTube to watch all your favorite SPSN and ABC show, you might have to change your preferences as YouTube TV no longer on-airs your desired shows. As revealed by reports, the negotiations between Google and Disney have failed to agree on a deal before its deadline. This failed attempt to agree on the deal has thus restricted the Disney shows to appear on YouTube TV (owned by Google).
So, what is the dispute that’s going on between YouTube TV and Disney, and why can’t you access any of the Disney shows on YouTube TV.
Why Are Disney Network Shows Removed From YouTube TV?
As revealed by the reports, the former contract between YouTube TV and Disney has expired. Considering the expiry date of this contract, a speedy re-negotiation started between both companies that eventually ended without any solution.
YouTube TV users are now left baffled as they are unable to access their favorite Disney shows. Following the concerns, both Google and Disney have rolled statements explaining the rift and how they are going to compensate their users for the loss.
A spokesperson for Google said “We’ve held good-faith negotiations with Disney for several months. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we’ve been unable to reach an equitable agreement before our existing one expired, and their channels are no longer available on YouTube TV.”
He further added, “We will be decreasing our monthly price by $15, from $64.99 to $49.99, while this content remains off of our platform.”
In the statement, Google’s representative further said that “We know this is frustrating news for our customers, and not what we wanted. We will continue conversations with Disney to advocate on your behalf in hopes of restoring their content on YouTube TV.”
Following this statement, users seem hopeful as they think there will be reconciliation between both companies. However, neither of the companies has revealed their plans to reconcile so far.
YouTube TV users believe that YouTube is going to lose several subscribers even after the price reductions. The loss of channels like ESPN, Freeform, ABC, and more will be a big blow for YouTube TV.
What Is The Dispute Between Disney And YouTube TV?
Following the statement rolled by YouTube, Disney also has come up with its part of the story. Here is what Disney’s Representatives said: “We’ve been in ongoing negotiations with Google’s YouTube TV, and unfortunately, they have declined to reach a fair deal with us based on market terms and conditions.”
They further added, “We stand ready to reach an equitable agreement with Google as quickly as possible to minimize the inconvenience to YouTube TV viewers by restoring our networks. We hope Google will join us in that effort.”
As revealed by Google the major component that took the companies to end this deal was Disney’s high fee demand for its TV networks than services of a similar size pay. Earlier this year, Google has cut off another similar deal with NBC Universal.
Users who used to follow Disney shows via YouTube TV are hopeful that the dispute will soon be resolved. Till then, Disney fans can follow their favorite shows via Disney Plus and Hulu with Live TV.
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Bottom Line
This was all about the ongoing dispute between Google and Disney. Hopefully, you have got all the essential details about the rift that has taken place among Disney and YouTube TV.