In a move that throws the gauntlet to its rivals, especially Netflix, Disney has announced that its DTC services Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu are to be available in a bundle priced at just $12.99. The announcement came as Disney revealed a strong third quarter of 2019 where it showed major gains in its direct-to-consumer business as well as in broadcast and media and networks business lines. For the for its third fiscal quarter ended 29 June 2019 – reflecting the consolidation of the … [Read more...] about DTC bundle priced at $12.99
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NVCP collaborates with Benetton
Milan/New York/Singapore – Nickelodeon-Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and global fashion brand leader United Colors of Benetton, announced a new agreement to distribute a new kids collection featuring popular Nickelodeon properties SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Benetton stores. The collection will begin rolling out with the debut of the SpongeBob SquarePants line in July 2015. “Benetton is one of the world’s leading fashion retailers, with an … [Read more...] about NVCP collaborates with Benetton
Videocon d2h expands
Mumbai – Videocon d2h has further strengthened its bouquet of HD channels and services − with the addition of TLC HD Channel, Videocon d2h now has 35 HD Channels and services. These channels have superior picture clarity, giving more depth and sharpness to the picture, crystal-clear digital quality picture and HD digital quality sound. The 35 HD Channels and services available on Videocon d2h include India’s first & only DTH 4K Ultra HD Channel. The availability of a vast … [Read more...] about Videocon d2h expands
IP-exchange platform for Greater China
Hong Kong – PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, China Telecom Global (CTG) and Chunghwa Telecom International (CHTI) have taken the initiative to create a unified IPX (IP-eXchange) platform for Greater China by signing agreements to facilitate the interconnection of their respective IPX communities. The three partners will establish a unified IPX network platform spanning Greater China which will improve their seamlessly integrated service to their carrier, … [Read more...] about IP-exchange platform for Greater China
Entrepreneur Asia’ returns for a third season
Singapore – CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, and Bank of Singapore have renewed a deal that sees Bank of Singapore sponsoring CNBC’s Entrepreneur Asia series for a third consecutive year. Entrepreneur Asia: Power Players, a new 4-part series that delves deeper into the profiles of Asia’s power players, premiered 7 May, at 5:30pm (SIN/HK). Over 4 weeks, CNBC will profile the personalities who have overcome obstacles and successfully brought change to key … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Asia’ returns for a third season
Future of entertainment
Intx, Chicago – According to new global research from Irdeto, many consumers would consider changing their primary TV service to an a la carte model to avoid paying for bundles which include channels they don’t watch. The research reinforces a growing consumer trend and reveals that 42% of UK consumers, 46% in Australia, 54% in Singapore and 58% in the U.S. would be interested in changing their current TV service to a package where they could select the specific channels … [Read more...] about Future of entertainment