Bob Iger defends Disney’s offer to YouTube TV
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On the streaming topic, analysts pointed out that they were taking into account 14 days of impact from the ongoing YouTube TV blackout, which they estimated at “$60 million revenue headwind.” This means that with each week that passes with Disney channels not accessible via YouTube TV, Disney is losing around $30 million.
Disney and Google have been locked in a standoff since Oct. 30, leaving YouTube TV customers without Disney's slate of networks like ABC and ESPN.
Disney has its quarterly earnings scheduled for Thursday, which could be a potential impetus for a deal to be completed.
As part of a slew of creator-led programming aimed at Madison Avenue, the Julian Shapiro-Barnum-hosted late-night show 'Outside Tonight' was unveiled as weekly series set in New York City parks and on the streets.
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YouTube TV vs. ESPN dispute updates: Latest news and other options to watch live sports
Most major carrier disputes seem to end before a significant number of viewers are affected, but Google's YouTube TV and Disney's ESPN remain locked in a stalemate. Per Disney, negotiations could "could go for a little while.