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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Toonz Media Group and FuturmKids join forces on new pre-school property ‘Charlie’s Ark’
With activity ramping up across its first two properties and a new project under discussion, state-of-the-art animation and media company FuturumKids has a busy MIPCom planned at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. The FuturumKids team have inked a co-production and co-distribution deal with Toonz Media Group, the global kids and family entertainment major. With an incredible legacy going back more than two decades, Toonz Media Group specializes in high-quality content creation, production and … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group and FuturmKids join forces on new pre-school property ‘Charlie’s Ark’
Sony BBC Earth to premiere ‘Frozen Planet II’ narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Sony BBC Earth is all set to premiere the second season of their marquee property Frozen Planet in India. Produced by BBC Studios’ world-renowned Natural History Unit, co-produced by BBC America, the Open University, Migu Video, ZDF, and France Televisions, Frozen Planet II is narrated by Sir David Attenborough. The much-awaited six-part series returns to television screens after a long gap of 11 years. Premiering on October 17, 2022, ‘Frozen Planet II’ will take people on an expedition to … [Read more...] about Sony BBC Earth to premiere ‘Frozen Planet II’ narrated by Sir David Attenborough
QYOU Media India launches its first direct-to-consumer app, Q PLAY
In a sustained effort to expand its media business rapidly, India’s youngest and fastest-growing entertainment network, QYOU Media India launches its first direct-to-consumer app, Q PLAY. Available to download on the Google Play store and directly on Smart TVs and mobile devices, the free app offers all five QYOU Media India channels and going forward will be the digital destination for the network’s upcoming content. The ad-supported download-and-watch app can be simply downloaded without … [Read more...] about QYOU Media India launches its first direct-to-consumer app, Q PLAY
Creation Entertainment and Magic Frame Animation join forces for new kids’ animation series ‘BuddyBots’
Creation Entertainment Media and Magic Frame Animation announced their partnership for new kids’ animated series BuddyBots. The two production companies will co-develop and produce the educational and inclusive IP and launch it at MIPJunior 2022. Emmy Award winner Louis Elman will be Voice Director for the series. The series follows a group of robots and two teen protagonists chronicling their adventures in a sci-fi animated world, where learning and family are some of the most important values. … [Read more...] about Creation Entertainment and Magic Frame Animation join forces for new kids’ animation series ‘BuddyBots’
Sony Kal Hindi launches on Xumo in the U.S.
Sony Pictures Networks (SPN), in association with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), announced that Sony KAL Hindi, its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, has launched on Xumo in the U.S. This comes on the heels of Sony KAL Hindi’s debut on TCL Channel in the U.S. and Canada in August. SPN’s general entertainment destination featuring celebrated and award-winning drama and comedy television series direct from India is now available on Xumo, the TCL Channel, SLING TV, LG … [Read more...] about Sony Kal Hindi launches on Xumo in the U.S.