DISH Reaches Long Term Agreement with DISNEY / ESPN / ABC

[Scott Greczkowski]

I guess my gut was correct...

[h=1]Skipper: ESPN On Path to Dish Renewal[/h] Programmer Has Held Preliminary License Fee

By: Mike Reynolds Aug 21 2013 - 8:51pm

Bristol, Conn. --The Walt Disney Co.’s carriage contract with Dish Network expires at the end of September, but John Skipper is optimistic the programmer will reach a renewal with the No. 2 DBS provider.

Skipper, president of ESPN, Inc. and co-chairman of Disney Media Networks, said “you’re never confident until midnight,” but the parties have been engaged in “very constructive discussions and it’s clear we’re on a path to get a deal done.”

Read the rest at http://www.multichannel.com/distribution/skipper-espn-path-dish-renewal/145082

 

[Scherrman]

Never doubted you Scott!

 

[satjay]

looks good hope talks continue

But...of course have to ask hopefully this will include the other Disney channels back in HD

 

[bellevuecoug]

looks good hope talks continue

But...of course have to ask hopefully this will include the other Disney channels back in HD

Ditto this.

 

[Samt63]

Since Disney owns ESPN, and the article states Disney carriage agreement set to renew it seems a safe bet

 

[JayStil]

This reminds me of when the Patriots were thisclose to resigning Wes Welker.

Sorry, I'll believe it when the ink is dry.

 

[Teehar]

it's a done deal,they just can't,or won't disclose it yet.

 

[Tampa8]

This reminds me of when the Patriots were thisclose to resigning Wes Welker. Sorry, I'll believe it when the ink is dry.

Ever hear the term "Reading between the lines?" Big difference to your Wes Welker analogy, no one from the Patriots or Wes Welker said they were close, only the Media. That was pure speculation when the cap was opened up more upon Brady restructuring his contract. (Not that uncommon for the top team's quarterbacks)

 

[Laddyboy]

Since Disney owns ESPN, and the article states Disney carriage agreement set to renew it seems a safe bet

Maybe there will no changes and what was HD before will remain HD and what was SD before will be SD with the new agreement. It'd still be an agreement.

 

[satjay]

Maybe there will no changes and what was HD before will remain HD and what was SD before will be SD with the new agreement. It'd still be an agreement.

Good points, hopefully new agreement will add we shall see

 

[MikeD-C05]

Now the real question is how much vasoline will we need next February to pay for this deal: Small economy size or JUMBO size?

 

[Gobucks]

Now the real question is how much vasoline will we need next February to pay for this deal: Small economy size or JUMBO size?

Oh no sir!!!! Vasoline costs extra! So no vasoline for you!

 

[Cyclone]

looks good hope talks continue

But...of course have to ask hopefully this will include the other Disney channels back in HD

Yes, I hate having to sit through all the SD shows that my kids watch on Disney. Not to mention that ABC Family often has decent movies on that we have to watch in SD. Those Pixar Movies really do need to be see in HD only.

 

[harshness]

While rhetoric is always nice at a media day, the quote that was "the shot heard 'round the world" was this one from Skipper regarding a la carte:

“suite of services, not one-offs.”

 

[drummerguy]

With a new Star Wars animated series coming and likely to be on DisneyXD, I seriously hope we get those HD channels back. Otherwise, I won't be watching and will wait for the Blu-Ray.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Some people should read the retailer chat recap.

 

[Gobucks]

Some people should read the retailer chat recap.

That's to easy Scott. Some people just like to add their negativity.

 

[dvrexpander]

ESPNU in HD..... COME ON BABY!!!!!

 

[rajmarie]

I hope dish is able to include watchESPN access & other watch Disney channels included with this provided the account have proper oackages

 

[levibluewa]

Past experience with "Charlie" I bet they'll all return in HD, and include Rodent JR and perhaps an additional surprise or two. Just wondering what his plan is for the HD limited capacity for the western arc. That has to be one of the problems with MLB Extra Innings and 24/7 HD RSNs.