Audiovisual Market in General
Global:
On the eve of Disney+ ad-supported plan’s launch, Disney reappoints Iger as CEO
As a result of an unexpected decision, The Walt Disney Company announced on November 20 that Robert Bob Iger would take over as CEO again after his departure in February 2020. The move is made on the eve of the debut of Disney+ Basic, the company’s...
Global:
Natpe cancels its traditional January event
The National Association of Television Program Executives (Natpe), based in the United States, has announced its decision to cancel its traditional January convention, known as the Natpe Global Conference and Marketplace. The 2023 edition was to be...
Global:
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery: First-ever Netflix original movie to debut in major US theatrical chains
In an unprecedented move, Netflix has entered into agreements with the three main theatrical chains in the United States ─AMC Theatres, Regal and Cinemark─ to debut its original movie entitled Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Although the...
Argentina:
Competition protection agency objects to WanerMedia-Discovery merger
Argentina’s Competition Protection Commission (CNDC) has issued a report in which the government agency objects to the merger between audiovisual giants WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc., a transaction that closed in April 2022. The opinion expressed...
Global:
Cinemark in negotiations to show Netflix originals
Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble revealed that he had contacted Netflix executives with a view to entering into an agreement to release Netflix originals in movie theaters owned by the international chain. In fact, he noted that a test run had been...
Argentina:
Government approves Disney’s disinvestment plan and Mediapro becomes Fox Sports Argentina’s owner
By means of a resolution issued on April 27 by the Domestic Trade Department, the Argentine government approved the disinvestment plan submitted by The Walt Disney Company, which makes it possible for the company to acquire 21st Century Fox and to...
Global:
WarnerMedia and Discovery close merger
AT&T and Discovery Inc. have announced the close of the transaction announced in May 2021. Assets owned by WarnerMedia and Discovery have been combined to create a single company called Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The visual identity of the...
Argentina:
Disney sells Fox Sports Argentina to Mediapro
As reported by Argentine newspaper Clarín, The Walt Disney Company has submitted its disinvestment plan to Argentina’s Domestic Trade Department in order to have the acquisition of 21st Century Fox approved, which will make it possible for the...
Latin America:
ViacomCBS acquires majority interest in Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMéxico
On October 28, audiovisual behemoth ViacomCBS announced that it had entered into an agreement to become the majority stockholder of Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMéxico. The Walt Disney Company, which has owned 51% stake since the acquisition...
Latin America:
Colombia’s Caracol TV creates new production unit in Mexico
On October 6, Colombia’s Caracol Televisión announced its decision to build its own production team in Mexico. In this way, the Free-To-Air TV and audiovisual production company will have a fixed base outside Colombia, which will allow it to...
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