disney and youtube controversy
The dispute over distribution between Google-owned YouTube and Disney is deepening. This is emerging as a big conflict in the world of streaming and live TV. Regarding this, Disney has now issued a warning that if a new agreement is not made between the two companies, then more than 8 million users will not be able to watch their favorite channels on YouTube TV.
Disney has started issuing public warnings on YouTube TV from 5 pm on October 23. However, this is a strategy to put pressure on Google. Disney says that if a streaming agreement is not made between Disney and Google by 11:59 pm on October 30, then after October 31, customers will not be able to watch Disney’s popular channels ESPN, ABC etc. These channels will go off air on YouTube.
What is the controversy?
This dispute between Disney and YouTube is regarding digital rights and fees between the live TV platform and the streaming platform. If this dispute between Google and YouTube is not resolved, millions of viewers will not be able to watch Disney’s major channels on YouTube TV. Especially sports lovers can miss sports events like NFL, NBA and NHL. Disney owns major American sports and news channels.
Disney has accused Google of harming customers for its own benefit. However, this is not the first time that there has been a dispute between two big companies regarding digital rights and fees. Before Disney, there was a recent dispute between NBC Universal, Fox Corp, TelevisaUnivision and YouTube. There is a dispute going on between YouTube and these companies since August.
What did YouTube say?
While presenting its stand in this matter, YouTube said that it has prepared a plan for its customers. They are negotiating with Disney for the right deal but Disney has set expensive conditions, due to which the subscription charges may increase. This can have a big impact on the pockets of old customers. However, YouTube is trying its best to rectify this controversy. If Disney’s content is removed from YouTube, they will credit customers $20.
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