Seattle – Amazon unveiled its newest innovation, Fire TV, on April 2. The small video streaming device plugs into HDTVs for easy and instant access to content from Amazon’s library, as well as other video-on-demand services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, WatchESPN, Showtime and more, though HBO Go is currently not on the list. Fire TV also brings photos, music, and games to the living room. “Tiny box, huge specs, tons of content, incredible price — people are going to love Fire … [Read more...] about Amazon launches Fire TV
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HBO GO launches in the Philippines
Philippines – HBO Asia launched its broadband streaming service, HBO GO, in the Philippines on March 10, exclusively on SKYcable. This is the second territory in Asia where HBO GO is available, the first being Hong Kong. HBO GO’s broadband streaming service allows users to enjoy over 1,000 hours of uncut award-winning HBO and CINEMAX Original content on multiple devices including computers, tablets and smartphones (iOS and Android) anywhere, anytime. Subscribers of HBO GO will be the … [Read more...] about HBO GO launches in the Philippines
Hulu sells Japan subsidiary to Nippon TV
Mike Hopkins, CEO of Hulu, released the following statement on Hulu Japan on February 27: Today, I have an important announcement regarding the Hulu service in Japan. Hulu launched in Japan just under three years ago, a first-of-its-kind subscription video on demand service in the market. The Hulu service in Japan is now accessible across more than 90 million devices in the Japan market, including connected TVs and Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, smartphones, tablets and other mobile … [Read more...] about Hulu sells Japan subsidiary to Nippon TV
Disney launches Disney Movies Anywhere app
Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Studios has unveiled its exclusive cloud-based digital movie service, Disney Movies Anywhere. This all-new app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Web experience enables consumers to discover, purchase, manage, and watch movies from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel at home and on the go. iTunes is the premier digital movie provider for Disney Movies Anywhere. Disney Movies Anywhere logo The debut of Disney Movies Anywhere coincides with the digital … [Read more...] about Disney launches Disney Movies Anywhere app
BoxTV introduces mobile payments for U.K. subscribers
India’s video streaming service BoxTV.com, which introduced mobile-enabled payment mode in India last October, has now launched mobile-enabled payments for its subscribers in the U.K. Starting immediately, customers of Virgin Mobile, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, 3 and O2 in the UK will be able to purchase BoxTV mobile packs online or through BoxTV's Android application, with the help of its mobile billing partner Fortumo. Speaking on the announcement, Pandurang … [Read more...] about BoxTV introduces mobile payments for U.K. subscribers
Foxtel’s SVOD service Presto launches
At the 2014 Australian Broadcasting Digital Media Summit in Sydney on February 24, Foxtel CEO Richard Freudenstein announced that Presto will be available from March 13 of this year. Presto will offer movie lovers a monthly pass to stream Foxtel Movies, both live and on demand, via PC and Mac computers and compatible iPads for AU$19.99 a month. Presto will be available as a special offer to new customers for AU$4.99 in their first month. Subscribers can connect … [Read more...] about Foxtel’s SVOD service Presto launches
