The Turkish distributor has licensed several titles from its micro-drama catalog to ViX, Canal 2 in El Salvador, and Ditu.

Inter Medya has announced a significant new milestone in the international expansion of its digital-first content sector.

Fusing traditional Turkish storytelling expertise with innovative, short-form digital formats, Inter Medya has licensed its rich Turkish Micro Drama portfolio to prominent platforms across the Americas.

Under these comprehensive agreements, the company has partnered with ViX, the major Spanish-language over-the-top (OTT) streaming service owned by TelevisaUnivision; Canal 2 in El Salvador; and Ditu, the free digital streaming and live TV platform created by Caracol Televisión.

Spanning both streaming ecosystems and linear television, these strategic partnerships introduce Inter Medya’s distinct mobile-first Turkish Micro Drama catalog to broad international audiences across the U.S. and Latin America.

The extensive lineup features a wide range of captivating Turkish Micro Drama titles, including Boardroom To Bedroom, My Ugly Lover, The Scholarship Girl, The Repairman, A Woman’a Love Handbook, Pretend Lover, Love Or Money?, Devotion To Love, Traces Of Love, New Generation Family, Noble Captive, Dare For Love?, I’m My Husband’s Lawyer, Forget Me Not, and Unmasked.

These comprehensive multi-territory agreements reinforce Inter Medya’s ongoing commitment to diversifying its international content distribution and introducing modern, short-form Turkish Micro Drama trends to the global market.

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The deal, valued at approximately US$22 billion, brings the connected TV platform into Fox Digital Platforms, alongside Tubi and Fox One. The company expects to generate US$400 million in annual cost synergies over the next two years.

Fox Corporation completed its acquisition of Roku, Inc. on November 6, marking a new step in its digital expansion strategy and strengthening its position in the streaming and connected TV (CTV) markets.

With the integration, Fox brings Roku, Tubi, Fox One and Red Seat Ventures under its digital business structure, consolidating an ecosystem that combines content, distribution and advertising technology. Roku’s platform reaches more than 100 million households worldwide and provides access to thousands of apps and channels.

The company expects the transaction to generate approximately US$400 million in annual cost synergies over the next two years, in addition to further revenue growth opportunities. It also anticipates that the acquisition will become accretive to free cash flow per share beginning in the second full year following closing.

As part of the leadership structure, Roku founder Anthony Wood will join Fox’s Board of Directors and serve as co-chairman of Fox Digital Platforms, alongside Paul Cheesbrough, who will serve as co-chairman and CEO of the division.

Fox said Roku will continue operating as an open distribution platform for the entertainment industry, maintaining its relationships with content partners and its commitment to providing access to a wide range of services and channels.

Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and CEO of Fox Corporation, said the combined company’s priority would be to continue serving audiences and partners while reinforcing the openness and choice at the core of the Roku platform.

Under the financial terms of the transaction, Roku shareholders received US$95.30 in cash and 0.9799 shares of Fox Class A common stock for each Roku share held. Following the closing, existing Fox shareholders own approximately 74% of the combined company, while former Roku shareholders hold the remaining 26%.

With this acquisition, Fox expands its reach in the US television and streaming market, combining its news, sports and entertainment offering with one of the leading connected TV distribution platforms.

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The Summit will bring together digital platforms, broadcasters, tech companies, and industry leaders to analyze audience evolution, distribution models, and monetization opportunities in the region.

MIP Cancun announces the program for the Beyond Streaming Summit, a gathering specifically designed to explore the transformations redefining the video business in Latin America, taking place on Tuesday, November 17, as a prelude to the market’s opening.

Featuring executives from global companies such as YouTube, Meta, and Twitch, alongside key figures from Roku, Caracol TV, TelevisaUnivision, NBCUniversal Telemundo Studios, Idilio TV, OTTera, and Omdia, the summit will focus on one of the industry’s core conversations: how to build audiences, develop communities, and generate new business models in an increasingly fragmented and multiplatform audiovisual ecosystem.

The agenda will address the growth of social video, YouTube’s evolution as a content and business platform, the development of FAST and AVOD models, Connected TV (CTV) advertising, and the potential of micro-dramas and vertical formats. A journey through the trends, strategies, and commercial opportunities shaping the next stage of audiovisual monetization in Spanish- and Portuguese speaking markets.

An agenda focused on new opportunities in the audiovisual business

The program will kick off with a market analysis by Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media & Entertainment at Omdia, who will present a data-driven outlook on audience behavior, platform economics, advertising models, and content strategies in Latin America.

One of the central sessions will be “Beyond Promo: How Broadcasters, Platforms and Creators are Building Sustainable Businesses through Social Video and Fan Communities”, a discussion on how media companies are moving beyond traditional distribution models to build more direct and sustainable relationships with their audiences.

Moderated by Maria Rua Aguete, the session will feature Juan Pablo Robert, Head of YouTube M&E Hispanic Latam; Gerardo Vélez, Media Partnerships at Meta; Ignacio Estanga, VP of Partnerships LATAM & Iberia at Twitch; and Luis Solis, CEO of PRISMA+.

The panel will analyze how social platforms, live video, and fan communities allow for extending the value of intellectual properties, strengthening engagement, developing new revenue streams, and generating business opportunities for broadcasters, studios, and creators.

Monetization will also take center stage in “Where the Money Is Moving: FAST, AVOD and CTV in Latin America”, a session focused on identifying which models are gaining scale in the region and how commercial opportunities are evolving for platforms, advertisers, and content owners.

Moderated by Nico Smirnoff, Director of Prensario, the panel will bring together Anamaría Pino Gutiérrez, Content Director at Caracol TV; Lucio Grimaldi, Head of Advertising, LATAM at Roku Inc.; and Catalina Ramos, Head of Business Development Latam at OTTera, who will explore the growth of free ad supported streaming, the role of device manufacturers and platforms, and strategies to position local catalogs within the FAST and AVOD ecosystem.

The program will also include a session presented by OTTera, which will delve into new perspectives of the streaming business.

Micro-dramas and vertical storytelling: the next frontier

The editorial closing will be dedicated to one of the fastest-evolving segments within digital entertainment: micro-dramas and vertical narratives.

Under the title “Microdrama & Vertical Storytelling: Structuring the Next Phase”, the session will analyze how these formats can transition from being an emerging trend into structured, scalable business opportunities in Spanish speaking markets.

Damián Villar, General Director of Televisa Networks, TelevisaUnivision; Gabriela Tafur Nader, CEO of Idilio TV; and Claudia Fernandez Padilla, Manager Future Development at NBCUniversal Telemundo Studios, will focus on the evolution of genres and formats, platform strategies, new revenue models, and possibilities for collaboration between producers, brands, studios, broadcasters, and streaming services.

The summit will also feature a session presented by D&C Localization, with the participation of Yariv Nevo, COO of the company, broadening the perspective on services and solutions that accompany the evolution of the audiovisual ecosystem.

A space to understand where the industry is heading

Beyond Streaming Summit is part of MIP Cancun’s commitment to creating meeting and knowledge spaces that connect the various players in the Latin American and international audiovisual ecosystem.

In a market where the boundaries between television, streaming, social video, and digital entertainment are increasingly dynamic, the gathering aims to offer a concrete perspective on the opportunities emerging from this transformation: new partners, new audiences, new ways to distribute content, and fundamentally, new ways to build sustainable businesses.

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The highly anticipated Looney Tunes adventure delivers outstanding theatrical results across the region, confirming its exceptional appeal to audiences.

CDC United Network is proud to celebrate the remarkable Latin American box office success of Coyote vs. Acme, the highly anticipated live-action and animated comedy that has captured the hearts of audiences and delivered an impressive theatrical performance across the region.

Following its theatrical launch in late August, the film has established itself as one of the season’s standout entertainment releases, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the iconic Looney Tunes characters and the tremendous commercial potential of a beloved franchise.

The film’s performance in key Latin American markets has been nothing short of spectacular.

In Mexico, Coyote vs. Acme stormed to the top of the box office charts, generating an impressive US$4.3 million during its opening weekend and as of today has accumulated more than US$18 million in theatrical revenues.

In Colombia, the film enjoyed an equally remarkable reception, opening at number one with approximately US$950,000 and reaching a cumulative box office of nearly US$5.6 million.

Together, these two markets alone have generated more than US$25 million in box office revenues, highlighting the extraordinary connection between the film and Latin American moviegoers.

Blending spectacular live-action sequences, cutting-edge animation, irresistible comedy and the timeless appeal of the Looney Tunes universe, Coyote vs. Acme has proven to be a true crowd-pleaser.

Featuring John Cena and Will Forte alongside one of animation’s most beloved characters, Wile E. Coyote, the film delivers an exhilarating cinematic experience that bridges generations and brings families together.

The strong theatrical response demonstrates that audiences across Latin America continue to embrace ambitious, high-quality entertainment designed for the big screen.

“For CDC United Network and our partners CineVideo y Tv and Paris Filmes, the film represents a major milestone and further reinforces the company’s commitment to bringing premium entertainment to Latin American audiences”, the group said.

“We are absolutely thrilled by the extraordinary response to Coyote vs. Acme across Latin America. From the very beginning, we believed this film had all the ingredients to become a major theatrical event: iconic characters, spectacular production values, outstanding comedy and universal appeal. Seeing audiences embrace it with such enthusiasm is incredibly rewarding and confirms the enormous potential of the Latin American theatrical market.”

With its outstanding commercial performance and enthusiastic audience reception, Coyote vs. Acme stands as another significant achievement in CDC United Network’s ongoing mission to connect exceptional international productions with audiences throughout Latin America.

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Based in Munich, she is responsible for the strategic and operational development and expansion of the company’s activities in Germany and internationally.

Toon2Tango, the German kids and family entertainment powerhouse, a label of Mediawan Kids & Family and a Leonine Animation Studios company, part of the Mediawan Group, is expanding its international consumer products and licensing business: Sonja Thernes has assumed the position of Head of Consumer Products & Licensing, effective November 1, 2026.

Based in Munich, she is responsible for the strategic and operational development and expansion of the company’s activities in Germany and internationally. Her focus will be on brands and franchises from Mediawan Kids & Family, Toon2Tango’s own productions and selected IP from the Leonine Studios portfolio.

Thernes reports directly to Toon2Tango CEO Hans Ulrich Stoef.

Sonja Thernes brings more than 20 years of experience in international consumer products, licensing and retail. Most recently, as Director Consumer Products Europe at Sesame Workshop Europe, she was responsible for the strategic and operational expansion of its European consumer products business. Prior to that, she led the establishment of Netflix’s consumer products organization in the DACH region. She has also held leadership positions at Lidl International, Bavaria Media, Warner Bros. Entertainment and Studio 100 Media.

“With Sonja, we are gaining a proven international expert in the strategic development of consumer products businesses who understands brand development, licensing partnerships and retail in equal measure,” says Hans Ulrich Stoef, CEO of Toon2Tango. “We are expanding this business segment in line with our growth ambitions. In addition to traditional licensing partnerships, we want to create new direct-to-fan channels and, with a clear B2C focus, build our own consumer platforms. Sonja will play a crucial role in unlocking this potential internationally together with our partners.”

“As part of Leonine Studios and the Mediawan Group, Toon2Tango offers an exceptionally strong foundation for developing brands internationally and over the long term,” says Sonja Thernes, Head of Consumer Products & Licensing at Toon2Tango. “Our combined portfolio brings together established, successful brands and compelling new IPs. Their stories, characters and fan communities provide outstanding potential for relevant consumer products programs. I look forward to translating this potential into attractive products, partnerships and direct fan experiences, together with our licensees, retail and brand partners.”

The combined licensing and merchandising portfolio includes upcoming projects and established IP from across the Group’s slate, such as Method Animation’s Astro Boy reboot, the digital-first series Wadoo and Mediawan Kids & Family Distribution’s hit preschool series Maddie + Triggs. These are complemented by Toon2Tango’s own productions, including the highly anticipated animated feature Paluten Freedom, based on the popular Paluten YouTube universe; Niko, the series based on the international family film franchise; Agent 203, comprising the animated hit series and a feature film; and SHOWTIME, Toon2Tango’s most recent production, commissioned by Kika. The portfolio also includes projects in development, such as action-adventure series Eldrador, based on the successful play world from German toy company Schleich.

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The Italian company will add four telenovelas and four seasons of the series System Crash to its catalog, securing rights across all channels and platforms in the Italian market.

ETS Group has signed a distribution agreement with Globo to bring a selection of Brazilian productions to Italy, expanding its international catalog with titles from one of Latin America’s leading audiovisual companies.

The agreement covers the distribution in Italy, across all channels and platforms, of the telenovelas Avenida Brasil, The Life We Lead, Mania of You and Sweet Ambition, as well as all four seasons of the series System Crash.

The partnership combines Globo’s expertise in developing and producing fiction content for international markets with ETS Group’s experience across different stages of the audiovisual value chain, from post-production and localization to distribution and rights management.

“Italy has always been a strategic market for Globo, and we are delighted to strengthen our presence in the country through this collaboration with ETS Group,” said Rodrigo Nascimento, Globo’s Head of Business Development for EMEA.

The executive also highlighted the track record of Brazilian productions in the territory, recalling the connection that titles such as Terra Nostra and The Clone have built with Italian audiences.

For his part, Piero Piacentini, CEO of ETS Group, highlighted the commercial potential of Globo’s productions and the opportunity the agreement represents to expand the company’s content offering in Italy.

With more than 50 years of experience, ETS Group operates across audiovisual post-production, dubbing, localization, production, distribution and licensing.

The agreement is part of Globo’s international expansion strategy. This year, the company marks 50 years since distributing its first telenovela outside Brazil. Globo manages its EMEA operations from Lisbon, under Nascimento’s leadership.

During Mipcom, Globo also announced agreements and partnerships with companies including Banijay, BBC, SIC, Ay Yapım and Alpha TV.

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The President of Global Advertising at The Walt Disney Company was among the honorees at the event’s second edition, held in Miami, which also recognized leading figures in entertainment, fashion and Hispanic culture.

Rita Ferro, President of Global Advertising at The Walt Disney Company, received the Legacy of Excellence Award at the second edition of Latina Powerhouse, the gala organized by ¡HOLA! Américas and held on November 2 in Miami.

The award recognized Ferro’s career and her contributions to international media. Alongside the Disney executive, the ceremony honored other prominent figures and institutions for their impact across different areas of culture and business.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County received the Hispanic Arts and Culture Legacy Recognition for its contribution to Hispanic artistic representation and cultural development in South Florida. Philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff was presented with the Latina de Corazón Award for her commitment to cultural initiatives and women’s causes.

In entertainment, Lele Pons received the Entertainment Vanguard Award, while designer Silvia Tcherassi and Celia Sredni de Birbragher were honored for their contributions to fashion and art.

The gala also featured “The Soundtrack of the Americas,” an original musical production created specifically for the event, featuring an 18-piece Big Band and performances by Natalia Jiménez, Camila Fernández, María José, Erika Ender, Aymée Nuviola and Ela Taubert, among other artists.

The ceremony took place at the Adrienne Arsht Center and was supported by brands including Disney, Delta, Goya and Johnnie Walker. Creative direction and production were handled by Red Velvet Productions.

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The film, starring Rui Pedro Silva and Victoria Guerra, is loosely based on the true story of the hijacking of a TAP flight in 1980.

Netflix announced the start of production on Operation TAP, Netflix’s first film in Portugal, directed by João Nuno Pinto (Mosquito, 18 Holes to Paradise).

The film, starring Rui Pedro Silva (Remains of the Wind, Maria Vitória), Afonso Pimentel (Memories of Prison, Turn of the Tide), and Victoria Guerra (Impossible Lovel, Gloria), is loosely based on the true story of the hijacking of a TAP flight in 1980, carried out by a 16-year-old boy with a head full of dreams.

An adventure with an ’80s vibe and a modern pace that combines tension and emotion to tell how a night of fear ultimately turned into something no one expected.

Operation TAP is produced by SPi, part of the SP Televisão Group and the production company behind Glória, Netflix’s first Portuguese series, and is written by Pedro Lopes, Miguel Rico, and Marina Preguiça Ribeiro.

Synopsis: 1980. An armed teenager hijacks a plane to Madrid and demands $10 million, turning the passengers and crew into hostages for a night of tension and uncertainty. But what begins as a threat of violence ultimately reveals an unexpected story of empathy and humanity between the young hijacker and those he holds hostage.

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