by Hernán Amaya | Feb 27, 2026 | Audiovisual Market in General, Superior derecha primera inglés
On February 26 there was a significant turning point in the global audiovisual industry when the offer made by Netflix, which had been approved on December 5, 2025, was outbid by Paramount. The latter company, owned by Skydance, has managed to reverse the situation...
Global:
Disney+ to launch its first Pay TV channel
by Hernán Amaya | Feb 18, 2026 | OTT / VOD, Superior derecha segunda inglés
The Walt Disney Company keeps innovating on the brand of its subscription-based streaming platform. The company has recently announced the launch of Disney+ first Pay TV channel. The initiative is part of a broader agreement between Disney and European subscription TV...
Chile:
Millicom acquires Movistar Chile from Telefónica
by Hernán Amaya | Feb 10, 2026 | Mas noticias 1 inglés, Telecommunications
Multinational telecommunications giant Millicom announced on February 10 an agreement with Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica for the acquisition of the latter’s Chilean subsidiary, which provides Internet, Pay TV, fixed phone and mobile phone services...
Brazil:
Globo creates short-form video platform to compete with TikTok and Kwai
by Hernán Amaya | Jan 23, 2026 | Mas noticias 3 inglés, OTT / VOD
Brazilian audiovisual giant Globo is working to create a short-form video platform of its own with a view to competing with TikTok and Kwai, both recognized as leaders of the segment in Brazil. The initiative was reported by local newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, according...
Uruguay:
DirecTV creates premium pack to air Uruguay’s soccer league, offers it to customers and negotiates agreements with other operators
by Hernán Amaya | Jan 9, 2026 | Content, Mas noticias 4 inglés
After having acquired Pay TV broadcast rights for Uruguay’s soccer championship through a tender process held in December 2025, DirecTV (Waiken ILW, Grupo Werthein) designed a premium pack to air the tournament live. Called DSports Uruguay Premium, the plan has...