Movistar Plus+, the Spanish pay-TV and streaming platform owned by Telefónica, has unveiled plans to “evolve and adapt” its organisation with the aim of strengthening its value proposition in the global audiovisual market. The company says it is moving forward integrating the rights acquisition function (Film, Series, Sports, etc.) together with the management of Global […]
Movistar Plus, the Spanish pay-TV broadcaster, has acquired the rights to Emirates FA Cup for the 2027-28 season. Movistar Plus will also be covering the remaining rounds of this season’s competition – including the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final – as well as the 2026-27 and 2027-28 editions. In addition Movistar Plus will also cover action […]
Spain’s ongoing crackdown on football piracy is once again drawing criticism, as legitimate internet users reported widespread service disruptions caused by aggressive IP blocking measures. The latest incident has put Movistar under scrutiny, after customers experienced access issues even when LaLiga matches weren’t airing. The anti-piracy strategy, driven by LaLiga and supported by major telcos […]
Stockholm- and Istanbul-based localisation company Dubhub is partnering with UAE-based Animotion Media Group to localise the animated series The Question Club for international audiences. The first batch of 28 episodes will be localised into English using Dubhub’s new technology Evocion, an AI-based system for emotion transfer that combines advanced technology with management by human editors and translators. […]
Movistar Plus+ has added 278,000 subscribers over the past year, bringing its total customer base to 3.8 million, according to figures released by the Spanish pay-TV platform owned by Telefónica The growth, as of December 31st 2025, represents a 7.9 per cent year-on-year increase in subscribers and marks a notable upturn compared to 2024, when […]
Movistar Plus, the Spanish pay-TV platform, has commenced rolling out mandatory advertising before access to several television channels, extending a system that now requires viewers to watch an advert before entering the live broadcast of networks from the Atresmedia group. The measure forms part of a broader strategy by the platform to increase the presence […]
Mixed martial arts is set to return to Spanish television as Movistar Plus has reached an agreement to broadcast WOW, the country’s leading MMA competition, backed by former UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria and professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The platform will offer full coverage of the promotion’s events, beginning with its next major fight night, […]
Streaming platforms in Spain have surpassed traditional television operators in revenue for the first time, according to to the Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025–2029 report by Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC), cited by Dircom. Advertising has played a pivotal role in driving the shift In 2025, streaming services such as Prime Video, Disney+ and Netflix generated […]
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a deal with Movistar Plus+, the Spanish pay-TV provider, to broadcast all 24 PFL Global and International League events in 2026. The deal will allow Movistar Plus+ subscribers to watch PFL on Vamos por M+ (channel available to all Movistar Plus+ customers), the entry-level package, ensuring enhanced exposure […]
A Spanish court has set a new benchmark in the fight against TV piracy by imposing prison sentences of up to three years on those responsible for illegally distributing the signal of Movistar+ and other pay-TV operators. In a ruling – described as a turning point for the audiovisual industry – the Málaga Provincial Court […]