Disney+ is to become the exclusive home of content from Disney after it failed to reach agreement over the continued carriage of its linear channels with either Sky or Virgin.
German head Thorsten Braun leaves Disney Channel
Thorsten Braun, general manager Disney Channels and Disney Media Sales & Partnerships Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has left the Walt Disney Company Germany.
KPN continues to carry Fox channels and Disney Channel
Dutch IPTV and DTT provide KPN has signed a last-minute deal to continue carrying the Fox channels and Disney Channel.
Telefonica, Disney launch Movistar Disney channel
Telefonica has again teamed up with Disney to launch a Movistar Disney channel on December 22.
Thorsten Braun heads Disney Channel in Germany
Thorsten Braun will take over the position of General Manager Disney Channels in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in addition to his current role as Vice President & General Manager Disneymedia+ with immediate effect.
Skylink promotes Disney Channel
M7 Group’s Skylink, the leading DTH platform in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, has begun promoting Disney Channel.
Canalsat secures Disney exclusive
Canalsat has obtained exclusive rights to Disney Channel in the French market.
Super RTL to launch SVOD service for kids
German family channel Super RTL will launch a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service for children between 3 and 13 years of age.
Eurosport, Nickelodeon, Disney stay on DTT in Germany
Commercial broadcasters Eurosport, Nickelodeon/Nicknight, Tele 5 and Disney Channel will remain available via DTT in the Hannover/Braunschweig region in German federal state Lower Saxony.
Disney Channel Germany launches free app
German viewers can watch the Disney Channel on the go with a new app the children’s and family channel has launched for smartphones and tablets.