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Disney and OpenAI deal brings iconic characters to Sora

Disney and OpenAI have signed a major three-year agreement that will allow fans to create short AI-generated videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars using OpenAI’s video model, Sora.

Disney will invest $1 billion in OpenAI and also use its technology to develop new products and improve Disney+ services. The partnership includes strict safeguards: no real actor voices or likenesses will be used.

Some user-created clips may be showcased on Disney+. The feature will launch in early 2026, marking one of the biggest collaborations between Hollywood and generative AI.

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Disney Channels return to YouTube TV after blackout

Disney and YouTube TV have reached an agreement, ending a blackout that left Disney’s channels, including ESPN, ABC, FX, and National Geographic, unavailable for over two weeks.

The disruption began when the two companies could not agree on licensing fees, preventing viewers from accessing live sports, news, and entertainment programs.

Under the new deal, all affected channels are being restored to YouTube TV, and subscribers can now enjoy full programming without extra cost.

Both sides had clashed publicly during negotiations, with YouTube TV citing high fee demands from Disney, while Disney argued for fair compensation for its content.

The resolution highlights growing tensions in the streaming and live‑TV market over content pricing and distribution rights.

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