YouTube TV, ESPN, and Disney: the latest on the blackout

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On October 31st, ESPN, ABC, Nat Geo, and over 20 other Disney-owned channels went dark on YouTube TV. As the two sides disagree about terms for a new content distribution contract, Google has accused Disney of trying to raise prices for its customers in an effort to boost its own Hulu + Live TV and Fubo offerings. Meanwhile, Disney claims that Google is being unreasonable and seeking preferential treatment and below-market rates, and streamed College GameDay for free during the dispute. It’s quite different from their 2021 carriage blackout, which was resolved within a couple of days.The two don’t seem any closer to an agreement at this point, as the war of words continues, and now Google is even giving YouTube TV customers a $20 credit for the inconvenience.Read on below for all of the news and updates about Google and Disney’s ongoing battle.Google is issuing a $20 credit to YouTube TV subscribers.Films from YouTube and Google Play are no longer available on Movies AnywhereNo Monday Night Football, no Election Night ABC News for YouTube TV.ESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels go dark on YouTube TVDisney is suing YouTube for poaching a key media and sports executive