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
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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
‘Out of Love’ starring Purab Kohli and Rasika Dugal returns for a second season on Disney+ Hotstar VIP
Three years after exposing her then-husband Akarsh’s betrayal, Dr. Meera’s life is finally back on track. But when he reappears desperate for payback, her world cracks in ways she never could have predicted. After a ground-breaking Season 1 that left audiences asking for more, Hotstar Specials presents Out of Love is set to return with its next season on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. Actors Purab Kohli and Rasika Dugal reprise their roles as estranged couple Meera and Akarsh in the drama series where … [Read more...] about ‘Out of Love’ starring Purab Kohli and Rasika Dugal returns for a second season on Disney+ Hotstar VIP
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
Hotstar launches in Singapore with exclusive streaming of the Dream11 IPL 2020 Playoffs and Final
Hotstar, India's premium video streaming service dedicated to live cricket and entertainment, is set to launch in Singapore on 1 November. Audiences in Singapore will now have front row seats to a unique mix of content spanning across live cricket, movie premieres, original series, and movies, shows from Star Vijay and Star Plus, and live news – all in one app! As a launch bonanza, consumers can avail of free access to the last four Dream11 IPL 2020 league matches, including CSK vs. KXIP (6 … [Read more...] about Hotstar launches in Singapore with exclusive streaming of the Dream11 IPL 2020 Playoffs and Final
How the video industry supports Asian economies during COVID-19
The video industry plays a critical role in the health and vibrancy of Asian economies, from employing large and skilled work forces, investing in local talent and productions, to entertaining and informing the citizens of our countries during these difficult times. And there is no time more important than now for the industry to work together to further support these countries as its people suffer the brunt of what the pandemic is bringing in its wake. Many initiatives across Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about How the video industry supports Asian economies during COVID-19