Disney+ Hotstar, the highly anticipated streaming service, launched in Malaysia on 1 June, giving viewers a new way of experiencing the well-loved content from the company’s most iconic entertainment brands. In addition to films and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic, viewers will also enjoy a wide array of general entertainment series and films for young adult audiences, as well as Malaysian and Asian hits. Subscribers can sign up on DisneyPlusHotstar.my or … [Read more...] about Disney+ Hotstar launches in Malaysia
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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
Disney scales back operations in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong; Expands Disney+ in the region
The Walt Disney Company announced that it is consolidating its media networks business in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, effective 1 October 2021. In a statement, The Walt Disney Company said that Disney will continue to operate in a streamlined television portfolio that covers Chinese language channels such as Star Chinese Channel and Star Chinese Movies; as well as Factual Entertainment like National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild. Axed channels include Fox, Fox Crime, Fox Life and FX; … [Read more...] about Disney scales back operations in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong; Expands Disney+ in the region
WildBear Entertainment launches Wildbear Aotearoa and appoints Craig Meade as General Manager
WildBear Entertainment, one of Australia’s leading producers of factual programming, continues its expansion by establishing WildBear Aotearoa in New Zealand, its first office outside Australia, and recruiting experienced executive producer, director and writer Craig Meade as its general manager. Meade joins from NHNZ where he was head of production, responsible for its factual and documentary output as well as relationships with the wider international television industry. During his 15 … [Read more...] about WildBear Entertainment launches Wildbear Aotearoa and appoints Craig Meade as General Manager
Abacus Media Rights acquires distribution rights for new documentary ‘Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets’ and announces sales
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has acquired distribution rights for the compulsive, revelatory and untold true story of serial killer Ivan Robert Marko Milat, and can already confirm international sales of the series. Recently aired on Channel 7 in Australia and produced by award-winning production company EQ Media Group and Bannaby Productions in Australia, Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets (4 x 60’ with 2 x 90’ version also available) has been acquired by A+E … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires distribution rights for new documentary ‘Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets’ and announces sales
Disney+ reveals the mysterious and beautiful world of whales for its new original series ‘Secrets of the Whales’
Disney+ released the trailer for its upcoming original series Secrets of the Whales, which plunges viewers deep within the epicentre of whale culture to reveal the mysterious and beautiful world of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. The four-part series, from National Geographic, is executive produced by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and conservationist James Cameron (Avatar) and narrated by award-winning actress and … [Read more...] about Disney+ reveals the mysterious and beautiful world of whales for its new original series ‘Secrets of the Whales’