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Disney+ ad-supported subscription coming to Europe, Canada on Nov 1

Following its successful ad-tier launch in the United States, Disney+ has revealed plans to bring an ad-supported subscription offering to select markets in Europe and Canada starting from November 1. This move aims to provide greater flexibility and value to subscribers in these regions. ...

Donald, Stephen Glover collaborate on ‘Lando’ series for Lucasfilm, Disney+

In a recent development, it has been confirmed that Donald Glover and his brother Stephen Glover are teaming up to work on the highly anticipated 'Lando' Calrissian series for Lucasfilm and Disney+. This news comes after Justin Simien's departure fr...

Record-breaking success for ‘The Night Manager’ on Disney+ Hotstar

In a remarkable feat, the gripping series 'The Night Manager' has shattered all previous records on Disney+ Hotstar's Hotstar Specials by becoming the most-watched series in its first four days. Part 1 and 2 of...

Aashiqana’ S4 returns to Disney+ Hotstar

Disney+ Hotstar's popular mystery-thriller series, Aashiqana, is returning with its highly anticipated fourth season. This new installment promises to be an enthralling experience, as it takes viewers on a chilling journey with the protagonists Yash ...

Gaurav Shahlot quits Disney+Hotstar

Disney+Hotstar SVP Product Gaurav Shahlot has stepped down from his post after a stint of over five years, according to a post on LinkedIn.

He joined the streaming platform in September 2016 as Director Product, AdTech.

Netflix slashes subscription fee in India; Prime Video ups them

Netflix on Tuesday slashed the prices of its streaming services in India, for the first time since launching five years ago --- as it moves to better compete with fierce rivals Disney and Amazon --- a day after Prime Video announced it had revised upward similar costs.

Netflix cut pr...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!