Walt Disney Co. is suing Dish Network in Manhattan Federal Court, claiming that the second largest U.S. satellite TV provider is cutting into the Mouse’s profits by airing its movies for free on its Starz channel.
The media company-cum-theme park operator is also asking a federal judge to block future airing of Disney fare to Dish subscribers.
Under an agreement between the two companies, Dish was entitled to show Disney movies on its premium channels, such as HBO, Cinemax, and, until recently, Starz.
In February, Dish began providing Starz for free as part of its 30th anniversary special offer.
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