Disney Plus, Telefonica’s Movistar Plus Confirm Strategic Alliance

MADRID — In one of the first detailed breakdowns from a major European company of marketing strategies in the Series Mania/MipTV online marketplace, Germany’s Beta Film has announced that it will stage a virtual Beta Brunch on March 31.

MADRID — In one of the first detailed breakdowns from a major European company of marketing strategies in the Series Mania/MipTV online marketplace, Germany’s Beta Film has announced that it will stage a virtual Beta Brunch on March 31.

Meghan Markle will narrate the Disneynature documentary “Elephant,” which will debut on Disney Plus on April 3, the studio announced Thursday.

Disney Plus zoomed out of gate in Europe and the U.K. on Tuesday, according to third-party data estimates — reflecting pent-up demand for the Mouse House’s streaming service and, perhaps, agita among parents looking for relief amid governmental stay-at-home directives.

Things were looking grim for Spanish sports fans heading into the country’s second weekend under a government mandated lockdown, and grimmer still for those with rights to broadcast the nation’s favorite game of football.

Domestic violence charities in Greater Manchester have stressed fears that people living in abusive households might not be reaching out for help as they’re stuck indoors - as the coronavirus pandemic makes home life more stressful.

Caroline Polachek says she’s come down with symptoms, and she believes she has coronavirus.

MADRID — Telefónica, Spain’s largest telecommunications company, has announced a series of immediate and free-to-the-public initiatives in response to the country’s ongoing struggles with the Covid-19 breakout.

AMC Entertainment has named television veteran Mark Pearson its chief strategy officer, a newly created position that will include forging alliances with streaming services. The hire was announced early Monday by AMC CEO-president Adam Aron, to whom Pearson will report.

We now know that Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner Smith are expecting a baby girl!

3Mouse House streamer Disney Plus has revealed a substantial amount of programming ahead of its March 24 U.K. and Ireland launch. This includes more than 500 films, some 350 series and a slate of 26 originals.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore three dotted looks during her and Prince William's recent tour of Ireland, ranging from an Equipment blouse to a vintage Oscar de la Renta dress.Kate has long been a fan of the print, if her past outfits are any proof. How does the Duchess of Cambridge love polka dots? Let us count the ways.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are finishing up their three-day tour of Ireland today, spending time in the west coast town of Galway. For the tour's final stop, Kate wore another all-green look, opting for a polka-dotted midi dress, mossy-green overcoat, and suede black boots.

MADRID —  Ever expanding the geographic reach of its drama series, Spain’s Movistar Plus’ announced Thursday  that it will go into production this year on the Cuba-set “Habanos,” written and led creatively by Alejandro Hernandez, a rising star on Spain’s premium content scene.

The Walt Disney Company and Italy’s Telecom Italia Mobile have announced a multi-year bundling deal under which the Disney Plus streaming service will be carried exclusively by the telecom’s TIMVision platform.