Xperi’s TiVo and Fox Corporation have announced a long-term renewal of their patent licence.
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.
Fox to cease UK broadcasts
The UK is to become the latest market where Fox Channel will close in favour of streaming service Disney+.
HD Austria expands pay-TV service
Austrian TV platform HD Austria has expanded its offering with FOX, National Geographic and National Geographic Wild.
Fox to cease broadcasting in Sweden
The Fox channel is to cease broadcasting in Sweden from January 1, 2021, according to information posted on the Com Hem website.
Disney+ not available on Sky Q in Germany until April 2021
German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland will only be able to offer Disney+ as an app on its Sky Q platform from April 2021.
Interest in premium subscription content rises in Germany
2019 was a defining year for the German TV and video market, with mass market resistance to premium digital video finally falling away and paving the way for this month’s launch of Disney+.
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.
Fox Now launches on Orange TV in Spain
Fox Networks Group Spain and Orange have launched the streaming service Fox Now on Orange TV.
Sinclair acquires 21 regional Fox sports networks from Disney
Sinclair Broadcast Group will acquire 21 regional sports networks (RSNs) and Fox Collge Sports in $10.6 billion deal from Disney.