Disney Pushes for Long Transition in any Exclusivity Rules Change
The status quo of network nonduplication and syndicated exclusivity rules has much going for it, including the efficacy of the enforcement mechanisms, while repealing them would lead to challenges in enforcing private contractual rights, given the lack of a direct…
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copyright claim that comes with the compulsory license, Disney said in an FCC ex parte notice posted Friday in docket 10-71. It recapped meetings between executives -- including Ben Pyne, president-global distribution, Disney Media Networks, and Rebecca Campbell, president-ABC Owned TV Stations -- with Commissioners Mignon Clyburn, Ajit Pai and Jessica Rosenworcel, and Media Bureau staff. The Disney and ABC representatives also pushed for a long transition period due to the length of current contracts that incorporate FCC rules, and pushed for the agency to clarify the effect and legality of existing contractual provisions between broadcast networks and affiliates.