DirecTV users lose access to ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels amid contract dispute

A recent failure to agree on a new distribution deal led to a blackout affecting 11 million Direct TV subscribers. This occurred just before major sports events aired on Disney's ABC and ESPN. Channels like FX and National Geographic were also impacted.

What was the main issue discussed in the first section?

• A major broadcasting event was canceled.

• A new sports channel was launched.

• Companies failed to agree on a new distribution deal.

• A new distribution deal was successfully agreed upon.

Which major sporting event was mentioned as being aired by Disney's ABC?

• The World Series

• The Super Bowl

• A college football matchup between LSU and Southern California

• The NBA Finals

What tournament was ESPN broadcasting during the time of the distribution issue?

• The US Open tennis tournament

• The FIFA World Cup

• Wimbledon

• The Masters

Which channels were mentioned as going dark for Direct TV's subscribers?

• Discovery and History Channel

• CNN and BBC

• FX and National Geographic

• HBO and Showtime

How many subscribers were affected by the channel blackout on Direct TV?

• 20,000,000

• 11,000,000

• 5,000,000

• 15,000,000