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...
Argentina:
Fox Sports Premium to become Espn Premium
by Hernán Amaya | Apr 1, 2022 | Content
Fox Sports Premium, the Pay TV channel airing local soccer matches run by The Walt Disney Company in Argentina, will change its name to become Espn Premium on May 1. The news was confirmed on April 1 by Pay TV operator Telecentro by means of a notice sent to its...
Latin America:
Conmebol opens tender process for Copa Libertadores TV Rights
by Hernán Amaya | Mar 21, 2022 | Content
The South American Soccer Confederation (Conmebol) has invited channels and media companies to submit their bids for the acquisition of 2023-2026 broadcast rights for its main club tournaments: Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana and Recopa Sudamericana. The sale...
Latin America:
Disney acknowledges Star+ is growing more slowly than expected
by Hernán Amaya | Sep 22, 2021 | OTT / VOD
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek said that Star+ numbers in Latin America are not coming up to expectations. The executive acknowledged that the new streaming platform was growing more slowly than it had been expected and added that he hoped numbers would...
Latin America:
Disney confirms Champions League will be aired on Espn and Star+ in Spanish-speaking South America and Central America
by Hernán Amaya | Jul 2, 2021 | Content
The Walt Disney Company has given TAVI Latam confirmation of its acquisition of rights to broadcast the Champions League, the most important European inter-club soccer tournament, in Spanish-speaking South America and in Central America. It will be possible to watch...