scrn logline
DirecTV and Dish abandon blockbuster merger, leaving the future of pay-TV up in the air.
beat sheet
- The $25 billion deal, which would have created the nation's largest pay-TV provider, has been called off amid regulatory concerns.
- Industry analysts say the failed merger is a major setback for both companies as they battle cord-cutting and streaming competition.
call sheet
DirecTV, Dish Network