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Disney blocks ESPN, ABC, and other channels for millions of DirecTV subscribers

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Disney-owned channels including ABC and ESPN were pulled from DirecTV’s lineup on Sunday .

Talks to reach a new distribution deal between the companies collapsed.

The blackout started midway through the US Open tennis tournament and just ahead of the NFL season opener this coming weekend .

Disney says it won’t enter into an agreement that undervalues its channels.