by Hernán Amaya | Nov 15, 2019 | OTT / VOD
In a brief press release, Disney has announced that 10 million users have signed up for its OTT since its launch on November 12. “Moving forward, there are no plans to release Disney+ subscriber data outside of The Walt Disney Company’s quarterly earnings...
Global:
Nagra and Kaon introduce a new Android TV base solution for Pay TV operators
by Hernán Amaya | Nov 13, 2019 | Pay TV
The technology companies Nagra and Kaon agreed to work together to launch a new Android TV streaming solution for Pay TV operators. “It is designed to accelerate time to market of Android TV-based services,” told the Senior Vice President and Head of...
Brazil:
Disney uses ESPN sports rights to air matches on Fox channels for the first time
by Hernán Amaya | Nov 11, 2019 | Content
In Brazil, the synergy between Disney channels and recently acquired Fox channels has begun with sports content. It is the first time that a channel included in Fox portfolio has used rights held by ESPN to broadcast a soccer match. The match was simultaneously...
Argentina:
The Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers Chamber claims government action to conclude transition to DTT
by Hernán Amaya | Nov 1, 2019 | DTT
During the opening session of Caper Show 2019, the president of the Argentine Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers Chamber (Caper), Ricardo Solari, asserted that the central government should “promote and conclude transition to digital TV.” The entity...
Latin America:
HBO Max to arrive in Latin America in 2021 and to produce local content
by Hernán Amaya | Oct 31, 2019 | OTT / VOD
John Stankey, who is the president and COO of AT&T and the CEO of WarnerMedia, has unveiled a plan to expand OTT HBO Max, a new service that will premiere in the United States in May 2020, to make it available in Latin America in 2021. The Latin American version...