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...
Argentina:
Competition protection agency objects to WanerMedia-Discovery merger
by Hernán Amaya | Sep 15, 2022 | Audiovisual Market in General
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 in the report was...
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Cinemark in negotiations to show Netflix originals
by Virginia Anziano | May 24, 2022 | Audiovisual Market in General
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 conducted during the...
Argentina:
Government approves Disney’s disinvestment plan and Mediapro becomes Fox Sports Argentina’s owner
by Hernán Amaya | Apr 27, 2022 | Audiovisual Market in General
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 close the Disney-Fox...