The Google-owned video streaming platform and Disney were in a dispute over distribution. Now this controversy has increased tremendously. It will be seen that the conflict between video streaming platforms and live TV will affect the users. As the controversy rages on, Disney has issued a warning. Disney has said that if an agreement is not reached between the two companies YouTubeDisney’s popular channels above will be shut down. This will affect more than 8 million users. These users will not be able to watch their favorite channels on YouTube.
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Disney has begun issuing warnings on YouTube TV starting October 23 at 5 p.m. However, this is said to be a pressure tactic on Google. According to Disney, if the streaming agreement is not reached between Disney and Google by 11:59 pm on October 30, then after October 31, users will not be able to watch Disney’s popular channels like ESPN, ABC etc. on YouTube. These channels will go off air on YouTube. This means these channels will be stopped broadcasting on YouTube. Therefore, users will not be able to see the content. (Photo Courtesy – Pinterest)
The dispute between Disney and YouTube has started over digital rights and fees between the live TV platform and the streaming platform. If the ongoing dispute between Disney and YouTube does not end, millions of users will not be able to watch Disney’s flagship channels on YouTube TV. Especially, this will affect the users who watch sports. Because after this decision users will not be able to watch sports events like NFL, NBA and NHL on YouTube. Disney owns major US and news channels.
Disney has accused Google of harming consumers in order to benefit them. This is not the first time. In the past too, the two big companies have been at loggerheads over digital rights and fees. NBC Universal, Fox Corp, TelevisaUnivision and YouTube were also in dispute recently. Disputes between these companies have been going on since the month of August.
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In this whole matter, YouTube, presenting its side, said that the company is preparing a plan for its customers. The company is in talks with Disney for a new deal. However, Disney has placed several conditions, which may increase the subscription charge. This may affect the customers. YouTube is working to resolve the dispute.
