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Turbozaurs signs deal with Brazil’s Cultura TV

Tale Wind studio has signed a distribution deal with Cultura TV for its main IP Turbozaurs, marking its official entry into the Brazilian market. This partnership will bring the adventurous world of Turbozaurs to Brazilian audiences, enhancing the channel’s lineup with engaging content for children and families. Turbozaurs, known for its vibrant animation and captivating […]

October 22, 2024

China, Brazil hold satellite collaboration talks

China’s GalaxySpace is reportedly talking to Brazil’s Ministry of Telecommunications about potential collaboration. The discussions include technology transfer and the development of satellites for Brazil which itself seeks to diversify the supply of services. China GalaxySpace launched 18 satellites (‘Thousand Sails’) in August but has plans for an initial fleet of around 648 craft which […]

October 21, 2024

ITV Studios’ My Mum, Your Dad to launch in Brazil on Globoplay

ITV Studios has announced that its globally successful dating format My Mum, Your Dad has been commissioned by Globoplay in Brazil. Produced locally by Formata the Brazilian edition will be the third new international market this year to bring the heartwarming show to viewers. Production is already underway and the series is set to launch on […]

October 21, 2024

Intelsat delivers Summer Games in Brazil

Intelsat operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, successfully provided an innovative two-continent IntelsatOne IP hybrid service seamlessly delivering live, video content from the iconic Paris Summer Games to Brazil. “Broadcasters and programmers are looking for reliable and cost-effective alternatives to contribute and distribute video feeds regionally and globally, inclusive […]

September 12, 2024

Accedo powers relaunch of +SBT in Brazil

Video solutions provider, Accedo, has worked with Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT), the Brazilian TV network, to refresh and launch its new OTT video offering, +SBT. The video service was launched on August 19th, surpassing the 1 million download mark, making it the top free app downloaded in Brazil in Apple and Google Store. +SBT […]

September 3, 2024

Starlink banned in Brazil

Comments made by critics of Brazil’s government on X has resulted in Starlink being banned in the country. There are a reported 250,000 users of Starlink in Brazil, and Elon Musk says that SpaceX will continue to support them and not charge a monthly fee while the dispute continues. Musk said: “SpaceX and X are […]

August 30, 2024By Chris Forrester

Globo transitions playout to cloud with Harmonic

Harmonic has announced that Globo, the media conglomerate in Brazil, is migrating its playout workflow to the cloud with Harmonic. Harmonic’s cloud-native VOS Media Software is enabling Globo to launch linear playout channels faster, increase its workflow efficiencies and reduce expenses. “Today, Globo’s linear channels reach over 100 million people across multiple platforms, and we […]

August 28, 2024

Viasat IFC for Azul’s Airbus A330-900neo fleet

Azul, the Brazilian airline and Viasat, a specialist in satellite communications, have announced that seven aircraft in Azul’s new Airbus A330-900neo fleet will be equipped with Viasat’s trusted Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution, with the first aircraft scheduled to enter service next year. Consistent with the in-flight Wi-Fi offering on Azul’s other aircraft types equipped with […]

August 20, 2024

Brazil: FTA, pay-TV decline as streaming soars

Brazil has seen a decline in both free-to-air viewing and pay-TV subscriptions, while streaming services have surged in popularity and are now present in over 40 per cent of TV households. According to an IBGE survey, out of the 78.3 million Brazilian homes in 2023, 4.5 million did not have a TV set, or 5.7 […]

August 19, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

MainConcept, Videodata support Brazil’s transition to SBTVD TV 3.0

MainConcept, a provider of video and audio codecs, has partnered with Brazil based systems integrator and technology provider, Videodata, to support Brazil’s transition to the SBTVD TV 2.5 and TV 3.0 standards. In partnership with Videodata, MainConcept’s solutions will enable next-generation broadcasts and provide enhanced viewing experiences for Brazilian audiences, including its real-time video encoding […]

August 13, 2024