Netflix announced it is set to launch Basic with Ads — Netflix’s lower-priced ad-supported plan — in November. Unmissable entertainment at unbeatable value: Basic with Ads will cost just $6.99 a month in the US and launch on November 3 at 9 am PT. Available in 12 countries: Basic with Ads will be available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US. A plan for every fan: Our current plans and members will not be … [Read more...] about Netflix to roll out ad-supported plan in November
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Bitsmedia provides a new global streaming service celebrating Muslim content
Qalbox is a global subscription video on demand (SVOD) service that celebrates Muslim identities and cultures worldwide Viewers can enjoy a variety of educational and entertaining content, including feature films, stand-up comedy, travel programs, documentaries, and Quranic recitations and supplications Qalbox empowers content creators and creatives across the globe to join their mission to celebrate cultures by telling authentic stories about Muslims SINGAPORE, October 4, 2022 – … [Read more...] about Bitsmedia provides a new global streaming service celebrating Muslim content
Cignal TV unveils enhanced Cignal Play on cloud-native Quickplay platform
The Philippines’ leading premium content provider, Cignal TV, has transformed user experiences for viewers of its Cignal Play streaming service, using Quickplay’s cloud-native OTT platform. The announcement was made on September 28 at the APOS conference in Singapore. Cignal Play has leveraged the flexibility, agility, and scalability advantages of the Quickplay platform to significantly improve streaming quality, navigation and discovery, and control for viewers of the service’s rich … [Read more...] about Cignal TV unveils enhanced Cignal Play on cloud-native Quickplay platform
SPI partners with THEMA for the distribution of channels to Asia Pacific countries
SPI INTERNATIONAL, a CANAL+ company that operates multiple streaming services, TV and FAST channels worldwide, is pleased to announce the start of its strategic alliance with THEMA, one of the leading independent distributors in the world with more than 180 television channels in its portfolio. The deal grants THEMA the right to distribute SPI’s content portfolio in Asia-Pacific countries that includes the following 10 channels – FilmBox Arthouse, Gametoon, FunBox UHD, FightBox, … [Read more...] about SPI partners with THEMA for the distribution of channels to Asia Pacific countries
SES and Mola announce partnership to enable growing demand for OTT content in APAC
Leading Indonesian entertainment network operator Mola will engage SES 360 Unified Media Platform to bolster its over-the-top (OTT) content services across Indonesia and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, SES announced. The direct partnership agreement is set to augment Mola’s current content offerings to audiences on a regional scale. Under the agreement, Mola will leverage the web-based SES 360 for an end-to-end fully customised orchestration of content management and distribution … [Read more...] about SES and Mola announce partnership to enable growing demand for OTT content in APAC
AVIA releases OTT Study in Singapore at its first OTT Upfront Showcase presenting premium content at its best
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has released a new research study entitled Premium OTT – Building its Rightful Place in the Digital Market, to understand the usage of different video services in Singapore and attitudes towards them. The independent research study conducted by Milieu Insight was unveiled to agencies, advertisers and brands at AVIA’s first OTT Upfront Showcase where two of the region’s top premium video services, iQIYI and Viu, presented previews and … [Read more...] about AVIA releases OTT Study in Singapore at its first OTT Upfront Showcase presenting premium content at its best