Verizon, Disney deal means ESPN on tablets, ESPN 3D and Goal Line channel for FiOS

Verizon FiOS subscribers can expect a few new channels in the lineup now that it’s reached an agreement with Disney for ESPN content across a variety of channels and even devices. While ESPN 3D isn’t scheduled for launch until 2011 (maybe in time for the BCS National Championship game , but too late to catch LeBron, Dwyane, Chris and those other guys take on the Knicks ) ESPN Goal Line will go live on the 9th for Extreme HD and Ultimate HD package subscribers (except for D.C. and Harrisburg, PA) giving live look ins at all the college football games on Saturday. Playing further into Verizon’s tablet plans, the agreement also means customers can watch ESPN live channels directly on PCs or other authenticated devices, mirroring an earlier agreement between ESPN and Time Warner . Beyond that there’s a new Disney Junior channel on the way in 2010 plus Disney XD and ABC Family content coming to V Cast but we pretty much tuned out once we got past the sports part. Check the entire press release out after the break. Continue reading Verizon, Disney deal means ESPN on tablets, ESPN 3D and Goal Line channel for FiOS Verizon, Disney deal means ESPN on tablets, ESPN 3D and Goal Line channel for FiOS originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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