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Why DirecTV’s ‘Existential’ Carriage Dispute With Disney Is a Fight for the Future of the Pay TV Bundle
Disney’s channels on DirecTV, including ABC and ESPN, have been dark for over a week as the two sides continue to trade barbs while trying to negotiate a new carriage deal to end the impasse. Both sides appear to be dug in for the long-term — even with …