by Camila Sirolli | Dec 22, 2023 | Audiovisual Market in General
According to information published by US website Axios, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Paramount have engaged in talks to discuss a potential merger between the two media and entertainment multinational conglomerates. That is the reason why Paramount Global CEO Bob...
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Disney finally agrees to Charter offering Pay TV packages including Disney+ at no additional cost
by Hernán Amaya | Sep 11, 2023 | Audiovisual Market in General
A conflict between Disney and Charter that arose in early September in the United States has been settled as a result of an agreement that may mark a turning point in the world’s audiovisual industry. The Walt Disney Company has given in to the stance adopted by one...
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Mundo Telecomunicaciones discontinues commercialization of traditional Pay TV service to focus on Mundo Go!
by Hernán Amaya | Jun 20, 2023 | Audiovisual Market in General
A few days ago, Mundo Telecomunicaciones, a Chilean telecommunications company controlled by DigitalBridge, ceased the commercialization of its traditional Pay TV service, which is provided through a STB connected to the network. The aim is to give priority to the...
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On the eve of Disney+ ad-supported plan’s launch, Disney reappoints Iger as CEO
by Virginia Anziano | Nov 21, 2022 | Audiovisual Market in General
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 new version of its...
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Natpe cancels its traditional January event
by Virginia Anziano | Oct 26, 2022 | Audiovisual Market in General
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 held in Nassau,...
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery: First-ever Netflix original movie to debut in major US theatrical chains
by Virginia Anziano | Oct 7, 2022 | Audiovisual Market in General
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 streaming platform had...