by Virginia Anziano | Jul 17, 2024 | Superior derecha primera inglés, Telecommunications
The three Uruguayan Cable TV companies based in Montevideo −TCC, Nuevo Siglo and Montecable- have already been granted regulatory approval to form a consortium. As a result, they will start joint operation of both Pay TV and fixed Internet services. The application...
Mexico:
Fox Corp. to acquire Fox Sports México from Grupo Lauman
by Virginia Anziano | Jun 21, 2024 | Mas noticias 1 inglés, Pay TV
On June 21, Mexico’s Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) unexpectedly issued a resolution authorizing Fox Corporation (Fox Corp.) to acquire all the assets belonging to Fox Sports México, a sports channels network run by Grupo Lauman, which is owned by...
Global:
Skydance not to acquire Paramount Global: Redstone declines offer and puts an end to negotiations
by Virginia Anziano | Jun 11, 2024 | Audiovisual Market in General, Mas noticias 3 inglés
After several months of negotiations, audiovisual entertainment giant Paramount Global will not be acquired by Skydance Media studio. Even though in the last few days there have been reports in the US press about an imminent close of the deal, National Amusements...
Latin America:
HBO Max to become Max next February 27 in the region
by Virginia Anziano | Jan 24, 2024 | OTT / VOD
Audiovisual giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has finally set a date for the official launch of Max in Latin America. The new streaming platform, which will include the whole catalogs of its two current OTTs (HBO Max and Discovery+), is to launch on February 27. In...
Global:
Netflix plans to create mini theme parks in 2025
by Virginia Anziano | Oct 16, 2023 | OTT / VOD
Streaming giant Netflix is planning to open its own mini theme parks in 2025. They will be permanent locations where the public will be able to buy products and accessories related to Netflix content, to have food and drink and to enjoy immersive experiences based on...