Disney Alleges DirecTV ‘Has Not Engaged in Earnest’ With Various TV Deal Options as Contract Expiration Looms

Disney’s lineup of TV networks, including ESPN and ABC, could go dark for DirecTV subscribers as early as this Sunday if the two sides can’t come to terms on a renewed distribution deal. And right now, the companies are by all appearances far apart in the deal talks. DirecTV’s agreement with Disney expires Sunday, Sept. […]