by Hernán Amaya | Oct 23, 2023 | OTT / VOD
On November 23, audiovisual giant Paramount announced the introduction of some innovations in its streaming platform Paramount+. On an international scale, the company will expand its ad-supported tier and will launch a new premium package. The premium plan is set to...
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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...
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Disney takes action to implement crackdown on streaming account sharing beginning in Canada
by Virginia Anziano | Sep 27, 2023 | OTT / VOD
The Walt Disney Company is to implement concrete actions against account sharing for its streaming platforms on November 1. The first territory to be affected by the new measures is Canada. In an e-mail sent to Disney+ subscribers in Canada, the company informed them...
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Warner Bros. Discovery puts off Max launch until Q1 2024 in the region
by Hernán Amaya | Sep 21, 2023 | OTT / VOD
Audiovisual giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has announced its decision to delay the arrival of its new platform Max in Latin America. Originally scheduled for autumn 2023 (Northern Hemisphere), the launch has been postponed until the first quarter of 2024. During...
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Netflix announces parallel agreement with South Korea’s SK Broadband to settle conflict after court judgment ordering Netflix to pay Internet traffic increase cost
by Hernán Amaya | Sep 19, 2023 | OTT / VOD
On September 18, Netflix and South Korea’s telecommunications company SK Telecom, together with its subsidiary SK Broadband, announced the establishment of a strategic partnership that “will end all disputes” between the two companies, which had been...
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Disney to roll out measures against account sharing in its streaming platforms
by Hernán Amaya | Aug 11, 2023 | OTT / VOD
The Walt Disney Company has officially announced its decision to combat account sharing in its streaming platforms. The announcement was made during the presentation of its latest financial reports this week. The entertainment giant has two OTTs in Latin America:...