by Gustavo Hernández | Sep 20, 2021 | OTT / VOD
According to information published by U.S. website Protocol, Google is planning to launch linear streaming TV channels under the AVOD model, that is to say free ad-supported television. The idea is to include these channels in Google TV, the Android TV-based operating...
Latin America:
Disney launches Star+, a turning point in sports broadcasting in the region
by Hernán Amaya | Aug 31, 2021 | OTT / VOD
On August 31 The Walt Disney Company launched Star+, a new streaming service that combines series, movies, animated comedies and documentaries with Espn’s live and VOD sports content. This launch marks the beginning of a new era in the Latin American sports...
Global:
Netflix tests its own videogames
by Virginia Anziano | Aug 26, 2021 | OTT / VOD
Streaming behemoth Netflix has started testing its own videogames, a new area the platform managed by Reed Hastings has decided to take a bet on. The project is at the pilot stage and is available only for Polish users. “It’s very, very early days and we’ve got a lot...
Puerto Rico:
Claro launches Claro TV+: Streaming Pay TV with portable STB and mobile app
by Hernán Amaya | Aug 20, 2021 | OTT / VOD
A few days ago, telecommunications company Claro Puerto Rico (América Móvil) launched Claro TV+, an innovative television proposal that consists in an OTT Pay TV service accessible through a new portable set top box not requiring installation or an application for...
Brazil:
Disney agrees to pay nearly USD 10 million to Starzplay to be allowed to use Star and Star+ brands
by Hernán Amaya | Aug 11, 2021 | Audiovisual Market in General
The Walt Disney Company and U.S. premium network Starz (Lionsgate) have reached an agreement to settle the dispute involving both companies in connection with the similarity between Star and Star+ brands, owned by Disney, and Starzplay, owned by Starz. According to...