Barclays has downgraded Disney from an “outperform” to an “equal weight” rating and called for bold changes to reverse slowing growth at the streaming service Disney+.
Roku launches in Germany with RTL, ProSiebenSat.1, Sky
US streaming pioneer Roku wants to launch its streaming devices in Germany this year.
Disney+ expansion plans outlined
The launch of Disney+ in Central and Eastern Europe has been put back from later this year to summer 2022. However, it will make its debut in three key Asian markets later this year.
Call to “unlock full potential” of Disney+
The billionaire Daniel Loeb’s hedge fund Third Point has urged Disney’s management team to take more action to maximise the potential of its streaming platform Disney+.
Vodafone Spain incorporates Disney+
Vodafone Spain is celebrating the launch of Disney+ on its platform by refreshing its content offer.
Disney hikes ESPN+ price
Walt Disney will raise the cost of its sport streaming service ESPN+ by 17% in the US next month.
Disney to close Fox and Disney Junior in Germany
Walt Disney will close its pay-TV channels Fox and Disney Junior in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on September 30, 2021, a Disney spokesperson confirmed to Broadband TV News.
Disney recruits Malgorzata Jopek
Malgorzata Jopek has been appointed marketing director CE, Media Networks at the Walt Disney Company.
ScreenHits TV adds BBC iPlayer
The customers of ScreenHits TV can now add the BBC iPlayer to the aggregator platform.
France outlines Netflix obligations
France has published a decree outlining the obligations of foreign video services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ in financing French and European works.