At the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) recent Future of Video India conference, industry leaders remained upbeat on the potential for growth despite a painful 2020 which had seen a 25% drop in TV advertising revenue. The conference opened with an overview of the Future of Video in India with Mihir Shah, VP, India, at Media Partners Asia (MPA). With learnings from the last year and economic resurgence picking up in certain sectors, MPA predicts that in the next 5 years, with every new … [Read more...] about India sees huge headroom for growth across TV and digital
Disney+ Hotstar
Disney+ Hotstar set to launch in Malaysia on 1 June
The Walt Disney Company announced at a virtual media event on 4 May that Disney+ Hotstar will launch in Malaysia on 1 June 2021. The platform will be home to the company’s most iconic entertainment brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and a wide array of general entertainment series and films for young adult audiences, and homegrown Asian hits. Subscription to Disney+ Hotstar is at RM54.90 for three months, or through special packages with Astro. Coming to … [Read more...] about Disney+ Hotstar set to launch in Malaysia on 1 June
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn to make his digital debut on Disney+ Hotstar VIP with a crime-drama series
After playing iconic cop roles through his career in Bollywood, actor Ajay Devgn will now be seen in an intense and gritty new copy avatar as he makes his grand entry into the digital space with his first-ever crime-drama series Rudra - The Edge of Darkness, coming soon on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. The Hotstar Specials series will soon be going into production and will be shot across iconic locales in Mumbai. An engaging and dark new take on cop stories, combined with a unique storytelling format and … [Read more...] about Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn to make his digital debut on Disney+ Hotstar VIP with a crime-drama series
Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Neeraj Pandey announce the creation of ‘Special Ops Universe’
Following the resounding success of espionage thriller Special Ops, Hotstar Specials is set to ring in a new form of storytelling with the launch of ‘Special Ops Universe’, created and conceptualized by film-maker Neeraj Pandey and Friday Storytellers. For the first time in India, multiple characters, stories, and seasons will co-exist within a universe in a multi-series format; giving audiences a new way to enjoy thriller and action series. Loved by millions for his portrayal of Himmat … [Read more...] about Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Neeraj Pandey announce the creation of ‘Special Ops Universe’
Disney+ Hotstar is officially available in Indonesia – Download the app and stream now
Disney+ Hotstar, the highly-anticipated streaming service, has officially launched in Indonesia. Starting today, fans in Indonesia can access Disney+ Hotstar and enjoy the biggest global and Indonesian hits, all in one place.Disney+ Hotstaroffers an impressive selection of more than 500 films and 7,000 episodes of content from Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, and more, including exclusive access to highly anticipated Disney+ Originals, such as The Mandalorian and Lady and the Tramp; along with over … [Read more...] about Disney+ Hotstar is officially available in Indonesia – Download the app and stream now
