Disney-Dish Renewal Said to Hinge on AutoHop, New Networks
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Walt Disney Co.’s contract renewal talks with Dish Network Corp. are hung up on Dish’s ad-skipping technology and terms for two new Disney cable channels, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Dish, the second-largest U.S. satellite-TV service, and Disney, owner of ABC, ESPN and Disney Channel, gave themselves one to two days beyond yesterday’s deadline to hammer out an accord, said the people, who sought anonymity because the discussions are private. Talks may last longer, they said.