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In how many markets will the ABC channels blackout be resolved by November 30, 2024?
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Resolution / Starting Odds
All markets • 25%
Majority of markets • 25%
Minority of markets • 25%
No markets • 25%
Official announcements from DirecTV or Disney
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DirecTV and Disney Fail to Reach Deal, ABC and ESPN Blackout Hits Millions
Sep 1, 2024, 11:35 PM
DirecTV and The Walt Disney Company have failed to reach a new distribution agreement, resulting in a blackout of Disney-owned channels, including ABC, ESPN, FX, and National Geographic, for over 11 million DirecTV subscribers. The blackout occurred just before the kickoff of the USC-LSU college football game and during the U.S. Open tennis tournament, leaving many sports fans without access. The dispute centers around carriage fees and distribution terms, with DirecTV accusing Disney of demanding excessive fees. Disney, in turn, claims it offered terms similar to those extended to other distributors. The blackout affects DirecTV's satellite and streaming services, with some markets experiencing a complete loss of ABC channels.
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Similar markets
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Disney channels are permanently restored • 25%
Disney channels are temporarily restored • 25%
No resolution reached • 25%
Other outcome • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
DirecTV concedes to Disney's demands • 25%
Disney concedes to DirecTV's demands • 25%
Mutual agreement reached • 25%
No agreement reached • 25%
Court ruling • 25%
Settlement • 25%
Appeal • 25%
Other • 25%
Disney concedes to lower fees • 25%
DirecTV agrees to higher fees • 25%
Mutual agreement with no fee change • 25%
No agreement reached • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Appeal the decision • 25%
Accept the decision • 25%
Issue a public statement against the decision • 25%
No response • 25%
