by Hernán Amaya | Aug 6, 2020 | OTT / VOD
ViacomCBS has begun to disclose details about its new subscription international streaming service, which was announced some months ago. On August 5, on the company’s Q2 2020 earnings call, ViacomCBS executives said that the new platform would be launched in Latin...
Chile:
ViacomCBS engaged in negotiations to acquire Chilevisión from Turner
by Gustavo Hernández | Aug 3, 2020 | Free To Air Tv
According to information provided by Chilean digital newspaper El Mostrador, U.S. company ViacomCBS is about to close the acquisition of Chilean Free To Air channel Chilevisión. Negotiations with the channel’s owner, Turner (a company belonging to WarnerMedia, which...
Latin America:
CBS starts expansion into Latin America by launching CBS News app
by Virginia Anziano | Jun 23, 2020 | OTT / VOD
CBS, a U.S. Free To Air TV network owned by ViacomCBS, started its expansion into Latin America by announcing the launch of its mobile app CBS News on June 23, which provides access to CBSN, a free streaming service including a 24/7 live channel. The performance of...
Latin America:
Pluto TV launches its first temporary channel
by Hernán Amaya | May 13, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Pluto TV, a free streaming platform owned by ViacomCBS, released its first temporary channel in Latin America on May 13. The channel is called Estrellas de Acción (Action Stars) and will be available until June 10. The introduction of temporary or seasonal channels,...
Global:
ViacomCBS complete acquisition of 49% Miramax stake
by Gustavo Hernández | Apr 6, 2020 | Audiovisual Market in General
ViacomCBS and Qatar-based beIN Media Group have reported the closing of the Miramax transaction, which was announced in early January. In this way, ViacomCBS has acquired 49% Miramax stake and beIN keeps the remaining 51% stake. “Miramax’s current...