Brazil Adopts Fraunhofer MPEG-H Audio for New Television System
The Brazilian SBTVD Forum recently finalized the technical evaluation phase of the TV 3.0 Project for the definition of the next-generation television system in Brazil.
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HBO Max to Launch across Latin America and the Caribbean
WarnerMedia has announced that HBO Max will be available in 39 territories across Latin America and the Caribbean from June 29th.
Fox News International Expands into Chile, Panama and Portugal
Fox News International, Fox News Media’s international streaming service, has been made available in Chile, Panama and Portugal as of December 17th.
Pluto TV Expands Into Brazil
ViacomCBS Networks International has announced the official launch of Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, in Brazil.
Brazilian President Bolsonaro Threatens to Punch Journalist
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro threatened to punch a journalist from the 'Or Balloon' newspaper in the face on Sunday, during a visit to a cathedral in Brasilia.
BluTV Launches Brazilian DTH Service
1Sat Telecomunicaçoes has launched BluTV, a new Direct to Home broadcast platform dedicated to the Brazilian market, leveraging Eutelsat Communications’ EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite.
ESPN Reaches Global KBO League Agreement
ESPN has reached an agreement with Eclat Media Group regarding the KBO League – South Korea’s most popular sports league – to exclusively televise, in English, regular-season games throughout Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean (including the Dominican Republic), Europe, Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia.
CNN Brasil Prepares to Launch on Monday
CNN has launched CNN Brasil at an event to be held at Oca do Parque Ibirapuera, São Paulo, ahead of its debut on cable TV and digital platforms next week.
BBC News Brazil Launches Podcast Series
Que História! (What A Story!), the first podcast series from BBC News Brazil, will deliver some of the most amazing stories covered by the BBC alongside specially commissioned reports.