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Effective June Disney Implements Password Sharing Ban

Disney+ is all set to follow Netflix’s strategy by implementing a password-sharing ban among its subscribers, starting in June this year. The announcement came from the CEO of Walt Disney, Bob Iger, who revealed that initially the password-sharing restrictions will just be limited to a few countries. However, the comprehensive implementation of this strategy will […]

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Video platform provider Vimeo has announced the appointment of Philip Moyer as its new CEO and member of the board, effective April 8, 2024. Moyer, previously served as a senior executive at Google Cloud overseeing AI applied engineering and business development. In announcing the appointment, Vimeo chairman Glenn Schiffman stated, “We are thrilled to welcome

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Gracenotes FAST Program Expands in U.S

Nielsen’s Gracenote content data business unit has announced the expansion of its FAST Program into the United States, to help content owners and providers in the seamless launch of new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels. U.S.-based content owners can now distribute their television programs and movies to various streaming platforms, accompanied by industry-standard Gracenote

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YouTube has once again secured its position as the exclusive streaming partner for this year’s Coachella festival, offering fans an enhanced viewing experience with the introduction of a multiview feature. This innovative feature, previously popularized in sports streaming, allows viewers to watch up to four live performances simultaneously offering a new experience for the online

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Anghami and OSN Merge to create Entertainment Powerhouse 1

OSN+ and Anghami Inc. have successfully concluded their landmark transaction after receiving all regulatory approval. As per the deal, OSN Group secured a majority stake of 55.45% in Anghami, valuing each share at $3.69. This acquisition between two streaming platforms in the Middle East, now commands a user base exceeding 120 million registered users, with

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8 Fast Channels to be launched by Altice Media France

Altice Media has unveiled plans to introduce eight new FAST channels, centered around its RMC and BFM brands. The move marks a significant expansion for Altice Media as these channels are slated to be accessible through various platforms, including the RMC BFM Play streaming platform, Samsung TV Plus service on Samsung CTVs, and SFR boxes.

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Canal acquires stake in Marodi TV

French pay-TV giant Canal+ Group has recently expanded its presence in Africa by acquiring a stake in Marodi TV, a prominent Senegalese production company recognized for its popular TV series across the continent. This move strengthens the partnership between Canal+ and Marodi, further solidifying Canal+’s foothold in French-speaking Africa. Founded in 2012, Marodi TV, a

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HBO Max to Debut on Movistar Platform Before Official Launch

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a new partnership with Telefónica’s Movistar+. As per this partnership, HBO Max will be introduced to the telecommunications company’s pay TV subscribers in Spain, beginning May 21. Subscribers of Movistar+ will now gain access to Warner Bros. Discovery’s upgraded streaming platform, Max, accessible to customers subscribed to the Movistar+ Ficción

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