The platform, which will operate for only a few more months in Latin America, anticipated what will happen with live events.
After the information has been leaked that Star+ will not continue operating in Latin Americanow it was known what will happen with the current contents of the streaming platform, among them, sports broadcasts.
Including live broadcasts such as sports and concerts, content They will merge with the Disney+ catalog. The objective of this decision is to strengthen a single platform and increase the subscriber base, making Disney+ have an even broader offering.
Currently, Star+ has dozens of sports broadcasts available: Copa Libertadores, Champions League and the main leagues in Europe; the ATP and WTA tennis circuits; the complete Formula 1 season; among many other sports.
The integration seeks to provide an improved experience and simplify access for subscribers, it said. Diego Lernerpresident of The Walt Disney Company Latin America.
When Star+ disappears in Argentina
The leak about the closure came from a statement from Movistar Chile, revealing the news before Disney’s official announcement in Latin America. “The Star+ streaming platform, by decision of the provider, will be eliminated throughout the country as of June 30, 2024“, they had reported, anticipating the closure of the star platform.
Star+ closes: what will happen to subscribers
The closed platform will migrate its contents, and subscribers will continue using Disney+. It is not yet clear if they will be automatically redirected or if they will have to subscribe again, which will depend on the plans each user or family group has.
Source: Ambito
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