Disney+ was updated in Europe, MAVTV GO was launched around the World, Chick-fil-A was announced in The U.S and more! | August 2024

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Europe’s highlights

Channel 5 will relaunch its streaming service under a unified “5” brand, replacing My5 and Pluto TV in the UK.

Disney+ will expand its ad-supported plan to Finland, the Netherlands, and Portugal on October 17, adding to its existing subscription options.

Duo Media Networks is launching Duo One, a new streamer in the Baltics this September, offering content in four languages.

North America’s highlights

The fast-food chain Chick-fil-A is developing a streaming platform focused on family-friendly content.

Hallmark Movies Now is rebranding as Hallmark+ on September 10th. The new service will feature original series like “The Chicken Sisters” and “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert.”

Redbox shuts down after 22 years. The company, known for its DVD rental kiosks, closes all operations due to bankruptcy.

Boomerang, known for classic cartoons like “Looney Tunes” and “Scooby-Doo,” will shut down on September 30th. Warner Bros. Discovery is moving Boomerang’s content to its main streaming platform, Max.

The ABC app, Nat Geo TV app and FXNOW app will be discontinued on September 23rd, as Disney shifts its focus to Disney+.

FrightPix has launched its new free with ads service to offer horror fans a unique viewing experience.

Latin America & The Caribbean’s highlights

Qubit TV, the Argentine streaming service launched in 2011, has shut down quietly after a sharp decline in traffic in June 2024.

SBT launched the final version of its streaming platform, +SBT, on August 19th, after a brief delay following the death of founder Silvio Santos.

StarTV has introduced StarTV Stream, a new streaming TV service, that will be free for satellite TV subscribers and available via partners like Telmex.

Asia’s highlights

Celestial Tiger Entertainment has launched CMGO, a Chinese movie subscription streaming app, in Singapore.

Al Sharqiya Group has updated its business model for the 1001 OTT platform by adding a subscription option to complement its existing free with ads service.

Global highlights

MAVTV GO, a U.S.-based streaming service, offers motorsports content for free with optional premium features.

Future Today’s Fawesome app is adding 350 new titles through deals with Sony Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Films, and Gravitas Ventures.

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