Both companies are blaming each other for the blackout.
Disney is also accused of including a last-minute demand to waive all claims that its behavior is anti-competitive, according to DirecTV.
If they express interest in those terms then the Disney rep will add “and hold Disney harmless if we happen to kill any DirecTV staff or subscribers or their respective family members. All claims shall be referred to aribtration court in Disneyland Orlando, FL”, to the agreement.
To add to my own comment, at least they own the rights to this now…
That line has always struck me as out of place. Nobody in the Star Wars universe prays. They don’t believe in any gods.
DirecTV says it’s being prevented from offering more flexible packages that can more closely cater to consumer interest, and that Disney is “herding consumers away” from network TV by shifting content to Disney-owned streaming services like Hulu and Disney Plus. Disney is also accused of including a last-minute demand to waive all claims that its behavior is anti-competitive, according to DirecTV. “The Walt Disney Co. is once again refusing any accountability to consumers, distribution partners, and now the American judicial system,” Rob Thun, chief content officer at DirecTV, said in a statement. “Disney is in the business of creating alternate realities, but this is the real world where we believe you earn your way and must answer for your own actions. They want to continue to chase maximum profits and dominant control at the expense of consumers – making it harder for them to select the shows and sports they want at a reasonable price
Not that I like DirecTV either, but if Disney actually added language to punish them for noticing their obvious monopolistic behavior…
This is the cable industry breaking down
