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Disney+ Partners with RTVE to Stream Popular Shows

3/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Disney+, the streaming service, partners with Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE) to bring popular shows, including MasterChef, to Disney+ starting March 31.
The arrangement marks the first instance in Europe where a state broadcaster provides shows on a streaming service immediately after their linear broadcasts.
The deal includes scripted content such as Rojo Sobre Blanco.
Disney+ aims to strengthen its commitment to Spanish production and talent through this collaboration.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1950, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) aimed to enhance cooperation among public broadcasters across Europe, including RTVE. This collaboration has evolved, exemplified by the recent partnership between Disney+ and RTVE, which integrates state broadcaster content into streaming platforms, potentially reshaping media consumption and increasing the global visibility of Spanish productions.

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Story summary

Disney+, the streaming service, partners with Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE) to bring popular shows, including MasterChef, to Disney+ starting March 31.
The arrangement marks the first instance in Europe where a state broadcaster provides shows on a streaming service immediately after their linear broadcasts.
The deal includes scripted content such as Rojo Sobre Blanco.
Disney+ aims to strengthen its commitment to Spanish production and talent through this collaboration.

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