DIRECTV & Disney Continue Negotiations

[dfergie]

Having reached a TVE accord today with Fox's national networks, DirecTV 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 TV Everything viewing 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 with WatchESPN.

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[tigerfan33]

Good news.
I would expect contract being finalized sooner than later.

 

[goaliebob99]

The good news is that the channels remain on air. As long as the things stay the status quoe, I would say that's a good sign that progress is moving forward. It's just a matter of time before the deal is done.

 

[Jimbo]

The good news is that the channels remain on air. As long as the things stay the status quoe, I would say that's a good sign that progress is moving forward. It's just a matter of time before the deal is done.

That is a D* thing, keeping the stations on while negotiating, at least they do everything they can before they get pulled.

It would be VERY bad if Disney decided to pull stations as a negotiating ploy the week of the 1st, theres a LOT of Football games on then and they would not be doing themselves any favors by pissing off the fan base ...

 

[The Fat Man]

The way Disney and Dish worked out their agreement without service being interrupted, I see this being a repeat with Directv. Disney seems content with holding their "pulling the channels" card and working in good faith.

 

[Mr Tony]

The way Disney and Dish worked out their agreement without service being interrupted, I see this being a repeat with Directv. Disney seems content with holding their "pulling the channels" card and working in good faith.

they already signed an agreement
http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/thr...sney-company-sign-expansive-agreement.345201/