Videoland acquires Viaplay: Major changes for Dutch streamers
There is big news in the Dutch media world. Videoland, the well-known Dutch streaming service, is taking over Viaplay's operations in the Netherlands. For an amount of approximately 142 million euros, Videoland will acquire the rights to many popular sports. This is a significant step for the company in its goal to become the largest provider in the Netherlands.
Due to this acquisition, sports fans will be able to watch Formula 1 on Videoland in the future. Matches from the British Premier League will also be available on this platform. For many viewers, this means they will have to adjust their subscriptions to continue following their favorite sports.
It is not only Videoland that is changing; Netflix is also introducing new rules. From now on, users in the Netherlands and Belgium must set up a unique email address for each profile on an account. Netflix likely wants to better monitor who is using the service. This is a new change following earlier rules against password sharing.
Meanwhile, there is also a lot of glitz and glamour in the Netherlands. Famous actors Tom Holland and Zendaya are in the country for a special tour surrounding the new Spider-Man film. Fans hope to catch a glimpse of the couple. Additionally, Amsterdam is preparing for Bruno Mars' concert at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The singer has prepared an impressive list of 28 songs for his Dutch fans.
For those who prefer going to the theater, there is also news. The production 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is now playing in Dutch theaters. Critics are very enthusiastic about the play. They describe the story as surprising and the stage effects as impressive. Whether it's sports, films, or theater, there is plenty to experience in the Netherlands this week.