Disney Wins 60 Emmys And Makes A Deal With DirecTV

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips

Disney and DirecTV just resolved a heated dispute that threatened to black out games for millions of viewers.

The episode opens with hosts Chris and Tim announcing a quick format and jumping into Disney's recent carriage agreement with DirecTV, ending a dispute that threatened channel blackouts. They note this was particularly impactful for college football fans relying on networks like SEC. Next, they report that Disney won a record 60 Emmy Awards, with FX shows Shogun and The Bear accounting for half of those wins, highlighting Disney's ownership of FX. Upcoming streaming releases are discussed, including Inside Out 2 coming to Disney+ on September 25 and Deadpool & Wolverine possibly arriving in October. Shogun, initially a limited series, has been renewed for seasons 2 and 3, with filming eyed for 2025. The conversation shifts to sports, detailing Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 milestone and the authentication and potential $250,000 value of the baseball. Gaming news covers Xbox laying off 650 employees, bringing total layoffs to 1900, and Ubisoft's stock falling after Star Wars Outlaws, with criticism over graphics and narrative elements. Disney theme park updates include a D23 Halloween event, pin trading events, and removal of the last Song of the South reference at Hollywood Studios, replaced with Mr. Toad. Resort news includes a new DVC tower at Polynesian Village and seasonal scheduling for Volcano Bay. The episode closes with Disneyland updates like monorail front-ride availability and a new Haunted Mansion gift shop, before Chris mentions a possible hiatus next week due to vacation.

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Disney's DirecTV agreement, gaming turmoil, and Haunted Mansion enthusiasm get a loose, fan-first discussion.

Chris and Tim use Disney and DirecTV's heated carriage dispute to examine some of modern entertainment's stranger realities. They cover the public sparring, Facebook ads, ESPN+ as a possible route to the games, and the eventual agreement.

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You get the Disney-DirecTV agreement alongside candid reactions to commercials, gaming job losses, and criticism of Star Wars Outlaws.

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