by Hernán Amaya | Feb 16, 2022 | OTT / VOD
On February 16, TelevisaUnivision unveiled its new two-tier streaming service Vix, which is to make its debut on March 31 and will offer a free-of-charge add-supported option (AVOD) as well as a subscription-based ad-free product (SVOD). According to information...
Latin America:
AMC officially launches innovative channel AMC Selekt 4K in the region
by Hernán Amaya | Feb 11, 2022 | Content
AMC Networks International-Latin America (AMCNI-LA) has officially announced the regional launch of AMC Selekt 4K, an innovative channel that made its debut in Spain in early 2021. The channel proposes a concept that is new in the Pay TV market, for it is a generalist...
Argentina:
Disney sells Fox Sports Argentina to Mediapro
by Hernán Amaya | Feb 8, 2022 | Audiovisual Market in General
As reported by Argentine newspaper Clarín, The Walt Disney Company has submitted its disinvestment plan to Argentina’s Domestic Trade Department in order to have the acquisition of 21st Century Fox approved, which will make it possible for the company to close the...
Latin America:
Universal+ releases Peacock original series for the first time in the region
by Hernán Amaya | Feb 4, 2022 | Content
NBCUniversal has begun to show one of the main attractions Universal+, its recently launched premium pack, will offer in Latin America. For the first time, an original produced by its U.S. streaming service Peacock will be available to Universal+ subscribers....
Venezuela:
Inter adds DirecTV Sports channels to its lineup
by Hernán Amaya | Feb 1, 2022 | Content
On February 1, Venezuelan telecommunications company Inter added DirecTV Sports channels to its Pay TV service (*). Before the above mentioned date, these channels could be accessed only through Satellite TV operator SimpleTV (Scale Capital) in Venezuela. According to...