Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announced several key milestones. In addition to achieving 45 million MAU (monthly active users)* and 5.3 million paid subscribers*, Viu is No.1 in terms of the number of users and ranked second in both paid subscribers and streaming minutes amongst major video streaming platforms in Southeast Asia, according to the latest Media Partners Asia (MPA) AMPD report**. Paid subscribers grew 47 percent year-on-year in 2020. Viu has seen … [Read more...] about Viu hits 45 million MAU, 5.3 million paid subscribers and ranks no. 1 for number of users in SEA according to MPA
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Firstlight Media teams with Google Cloud to deliver next-gen OTT
Firstlight Media announced that it has partnered with Google Cloud to support rapid deployment and expansion of OTT video streaming services. Firstlight Media’s microservices-based architecture takes full advantage of Google Cloud capabilities, including: Agility to launch services in weeks, rather than months; Scalability for cost effective growth with customers’ businesses and support for complex use cases; and Extensibility that futureproofs platforms with simplified … [Read more...] about Firstlight Media teams with Google Cloud to deliver next-gen OTT
Short-format OTT platform Biiggbang Amusement launches as it aims to have the world’s largest content library
Owing to the pandemic, the consumers have developed a voracious appetite for OTT entertainment, being constantly on the lookout for binge-time breaks and interesting content to watch. To satiate the unceasing hunger for compelling stories, Biiggbang Amusement is here with an exciting fusion of the most in-demand trends in the world of modern entertainment – short form crisp content and seamless online entertainment. Spearheaded by the seasoned entrepreneur, Sudip Mukherjee and his Co-Founder … [Read more...] about Short-format OTT platform Biiggbang Amusement launches as it aims to have the world’s largest content library
ZEASN and Line TV partner to bring trending content to smart TVs
ZEASN, the world’s leading provider of OTT and Smart TV solutions, announced that Thailand’s prime online video platform LINE TV has successfully launched its Smart TV App Store (ZEASN App Store). The partnership with ZEASN now brings LINE TV’s high-quality video content with a variety of categories such as TV dramas, entertainment shows, movies, Y-series, music videos including best-in-class original content to millions of ZEASN-supported Smart devices across Thailand. It is noteworthy that … [Read more...] about ZEASN and Line TV partner to bring trending content to smart TVs
Netflix expands its presence in Korea with two new production facilities
With Netflix subscribers eager to watch more original Korean series and films, the company announced that it has established two production facilities in Paju-si and Yeoncheon-gun, just outside of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province, Korea. At YCDSMC - Studio 139, Netflix will lease six stages and supporting spaces of approximately 9,000 square meters. At the Samsung Studio, the company said it will also lease three stages of approximately 7,000 square meters. From 2015 to 2020, Netflix's … [Read more...] about Netflix expands its presence in Korea with two new production facilities
Disney+ to launch in Singapore with Star, providing more entertainment
Come 23 February, Disney+ will launch in Singapore with all six content brands on the streaming service - Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star. Star, a familiar brand in Asia representing high-quality general entertainment series and movies, is now going global as the latest addition to the Disney+ product, which promises more; more TV series, more movies, and more originals. Doubling the amount of content available to watch on Disney+, Star will bring more laughs, … [Read more...] about Disney+ to launch in Singapore with Star, providing more entertainment