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DirecTV, Disney Ink Multiyear Pact That Includes Internet-Video Rights

The Walt Disney Co. and DirecTV have announced a multiyear distribution deal, which among other things grants the No. 1 satellite TV broadcaster rights to ESPN, ABC and Disney Channel authenticated online-video services. Under the renewal, DirecTV subscribers will gain access to Disney's entertainment content across TVs, computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and other Internet-connected devices. DirecTV, whose deal with Disney was due to expire at the end of 2014, is the last major pay-TV provider to sign on to Disney's "TV Everywhere" services. In addition, the companies said they will explore new opportunities "with respect to potential over-the-top...