by Hernán Amaya | Apr 16, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Locast (www.locast.org), a U.S. OTT platform, is now available in Puerto Rico. The service is free and offers local FTA (Free-To-Air) TV channels via streaming. Locast, which is controlled by Sports Fans Coalition NY, Inc., was launched in the United States in 2018...
Latin America:
Movistar Series now accessible through OTT Movistar Play only
by Hernán Amaya | Apr 8, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Telecommunications company Telefónica has made a strategic decision at a regional level in relation to its Movistar Series channel. According to information obtained by TAVI Latam, the channel was dropped from Movistar Pay TV line-ups in Latin America on March 31 and...
Latin America:
JustWatch expands into five new Latin American countries
by Hernán Amaya | Apr 6, 2020 | OTT / VOD
JustWatch, a streaming search engine for movies and TV shows (based in Germany) is expanding its service into new countries in the region, according to information obtained by TAVI Latam. It was already available in Brazil and Mexico and the new countries on the list...
Global:
Fox Corporation to purchase ad-supported OTT Tubi
by Virginia Anziano | Mar 24, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Fox Corporation, owned by Rupert Murdoch, has entered into an agreement to purchase ad-supported OTT platform Tubi. The deal will be mostly funded with the proceeds of the sale of Fox’s 5% stake in Roku. Fox Corp.’s move comes one year after the completion of the sale...
Global:
Owing to Coronavirus restrictions, Universal will simultaneously release films online and in theaters
by Hernán Amaya | Mar 19, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Given the preventive measures against Coronavirus (COVID-19) that are being taken worldwide, Comcast Corporation has decided that Universal Pictures films will simultaneously debut online and in theaters. The company has reported that the titles will be available on...