DirecTV, Disney reach agreement, restoring channels
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DirecTV and the Walt Disney company have reached an agreement in principle, returning Disney's channels to DirecTV consumers.
The parties are still working to finalize a new, multi-year contract, according to a joint news release on Saturday from the two companies. The channels, including ESPN, Disney, ABC stations and streaming services including Hulu, been immediately restored.
The channels have been dark for millions of DirecTV customers since Sept. 1. DirecTV has 11.3 million customers, CBS News previously reported.
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