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Hallmark+ Streaming Service: Subscription plans, launch date, content and app details
Hallmark Channel is entering the streaming market with the upcoming launch of its new service, Hallmark+, later this year. This significant move aims to enhance the viewer experience by combining rich content with exclusive rewards.
Tour de France 2024: Free live stream online, know how to watch from anywhere
Tour de France 2024 has now reached its midway stage, with Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar currently leading the pack of renowned global cyclists in this prestigious championship. Tour de France 2024 can be watched easily from anywhere in the world if you know the exact tips and tricks to do so.
The BET Awards 2024: When and where to watch the cultural extravaganza for free
The BET Awards are set to return to Los Angeles this Sunday, June 30, with Taraji P. Henson as the host. Broadcasting live from the Peacock Theater, this cultural extravaganza promises an unforgettable evening celebrating the best in music, entertainment, and culture.
66% of Indian consumers prefer to pay less in exchange for watching ads: Survey
The survey highlights evolving consumer preferences towards ad-supported streaming services in India, emphasizing the significance of tailored and relevant ad experiences. As consumers gravitate towards personalized ads and mobile streaming platforms, there is a growing need for streaming media companies to adapt their advertising strategies to meet changing consumer demands.
Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood - How to stream the docuseries online in US & UK
Taylor Swift fans and music enthusiasts alike now have a compelling reason to tune into a new docuseries that explores the infamous feud between Taylor Swift and record executive Scooter Braun.
When Will ‘Fancy Dance’ Be on Apple TV+? Streaming release date and time of Lily Gladstone movie
Lily Gladstone, an Oscar-nominated actress, makes her screen comeback in "Fancy Dance," a heartfelt new film distributed by Apple TV+. The film has been directed by Erica Tremblay in her feature debut and co-written by Tremblay and Miciana Alise.
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How to watch the 2024 US Open Golf Tournament: Schedule and streaming options
Golf enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the 124th U.S. Open, the third major tournament of the year, scheduled to start at Pinehurst Resort & C.C. (Course No. 2) from June 13-16. Defending champion Wyndham Clark will face strong competition from top contenders.
YouTube critics ask US to probe video site's 'living room dominance'
Tech and competition watchdog groups urge U.S. Department of Justice to investigate YouTube for potential dominance by Google and Alphabet in home entertainment.
Airtel announces new plans for T20 World cup with free Disney+ Hotstar offer
Airtel launches special T20 World Cup recharge offer starting at Rs 499 for 28 days, including Disney+ Hotstar subscription. Plans also offer access to Airtel Xstream Play.
How to watch ‘The Life & Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson’ for free?
The highly anticipated documentary series "The Life & Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson" is set to premiere, providing viewers with an in-depth exploration of Nicole Brown Simpson's tragic story.
What happened to our ad-free TV?
As streaming services initially promised an ad-free experience, the landscape is rapidly changing with ads becoming increasingly difficult to avoid. Major players like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video have started incorporating commercials in exchange for lower subscription prices. Even live sports on these platforms now include built-in commercial breaks regardless of the subscription tier.
French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev - When and where to watch on TV & streaming
Tennis fans around the globe are eagerly anticipating Rafael Nadal's return to the iconic clay courts of Roland-Garros. The "King of Clay" is set to embark on what could be his final campaign at the French Open, aiming to extend his record with a potential 15th title.
Sony and Apollo take key step in bid for Paramount's assets
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management have signed nondisclosure agreements with Paramount to acquire the company for $26 billion, amid competition from Skydance and National Amusements. Paramount, with assets like CBS, is facing pressure from Shari Redstone to sell the entire company. George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian Robbins are interim executives at Paramount following Bob Bakish's departure.
Bundling is back, in the streaming era
This passes on the cost of producing low revenue-generating TV programming on to viewers by pitching a bouquet instead of individual channels that stand on their own in terms of pricing. It's less competitive, and invites the scrutiny of broadcast regulators working to improve consumer choice. The new JV, called Venu Sports, is naturally undergoing antitrust evaluation before services come on stream.
Jio bundles 15 apps' premium services including Netflix basic subscription with broadband plan for Rs 888/month
Jio has bundled premium services of 15 apps, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Lite, Disney+ Hotstar, with its 30 mbps broadband plan for Rs 888 a month. This new postpaid plan offers exclusive access to over 15 leading OTT apps, including popular platforms like Netflix's basic plan, Amazon Prime, and JioCinema Premium.
Paramount Global exited Reliance's Viacom18 with attractive returns: Top executive
Paramount Global's recent sale of its 13.01% stake in Viacom18 to Reliance Industries has allowed the company to exit its Indian joint venture with a profitable return on investment. Paramount fully divested from Viacom18 for ₹4,286 crore, while continuing content licensing agreements. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024 or early 2025, pending regulatory approval. The merger agreement between RIL, Walt Disney's Star India, and Viacom18 will impact the ownership structure, with RIL and Viacom18 set to hold a majority stake in the proposed merged entity.
Prime Video launches MGM+ on its OTT aggregation service
Prime members can purchase an annual add-on subscription to MGM+ at a special price of Rs 599 per year. MGM+ offers multi-genre entertainment content including classic movies like Legally Blonde, Hercules, The Prodigy, The Silence of the Lambs, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Robocop, The Vow, Child’s Play, and Death Wish, along with series like Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Teen Wolf, and Get Shorty.
JioCinema Premium: Billionaire Ambani is asking for less than ₹1/day for his latest disruption
JioCinema Premium Plans: Reliance Jio has launched JioCinema Premium, a new subscription service in India, offering ad-free streaming in up to 4K quality for just Rs 29 per month. The move aims to attract a wider audience, challenge competitors like Netflix and Disney Hotstar, and disrupt the subscription video-on-demand market with affordable pricing. JioCinema's strategic pricing reflects its commitment to democratising premium entertainment, leveraging its distribution network, and catering to the rising demand for quality content. JioCinema's expansive content library, featuring titles from top Hollywood studios, positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving streaming industry in India.
Roku says more than 500,000 accounts impacted in cyberattack
Roku, which had more than 80 million active accounts, said the hackers did not gain access to any sensitive information such as full credit card numbers or other payment details.
Kill Joy: Licensing issues disrupt digital content consumption
Eight years ago, when global streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video arrived in India, they promised access to a vast and continuously expanding content library. The “digital video-on-demand” branding created an unrealistic expectation that the content would be universally and permanently available. Over the years, snippets from popular international shows circulating on social media have only fuelled the craving for diverse content. Ironically, this very desire has now shattered the illusion of seamless access as licensing-led curbs increasingly constrain users trying to watch anything and everything in the cloud.
Telcos play big for IPL: New mobile & broadband plans aim to boost revenue during cricket extravaganza
The plans come bundled with speed bumps, free usage, additional data and other benefits, taking advantage of a typical mobile data spike between 3% and 8% during the period to boost revenue. The recharge plans on offer from Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea for the tournament period provide users with additional data limits at a discounted price, besides providing extra data benefits to existing recharge packs.
Audio streaming platforms bet on subscriptions model for growth
Music labels like Saregama, the biggest content supplier for audio OTTs, are helping these platforms pivot to a subscription after relying on the ad-supported model for years. As per a FICCI EY report, the OTT audio segment will grow from 7-8 million music streaming subscribers to 15 million by 2026 if prices remain unchanged and the industry aligns on incentivising users to pay.
Streaming subscriber growth in US halved last year
Growth in the premium subscription-video-on-demand category slowed to 10.1% last year from 21.6% in 2022. But its overall growth has more than doubled in four years, signaling a steady re-subscription trend.
Sony Pictures launches OTT service on Prime Video in India
Sony Pictures Television has partnered with Prime Video India to launch 'Sony Pictures - Stream', a new OTT service offering international movies, popular TV shows, and SonyLIV and Crunchyroll India content. The service is available at an introductory price of Rs 399 per year on Prime Video Channels.
Flipkart launches same-day delivery service
Ecommerce giant Flipkart be rolling out same-day delivery of products for its customers in over 20 cities from February. Flipkart said that for orders placed before 1 pm, products will be delivered before midnight of the same day. The service will be available to all customers with no extra charge.
Netflix India FY23 report card; key takeaways from Vibrant Gujarat Summit
Streaming giant Netflix saw a 24% rise in revenues from India on the back of lower subscription fees in FY23. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Netflix India FY23 revenue jumps 24%; profit soars 75%
Net profit at Netflix India soared 75% last fiscal to Rs 35 crore, from Rs 20 crore in FY22, showed regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
Netflix, Max available as bundled streaming service. Check subscription fee, key details
Netflix and Max platforms can be availed as bundled streaming service. There will be a subscription fee for users.
Dream job alert: Get paid $2,500 to watch 25 holiday movies in 25 days!
Exciting news! CableTV.com seeks a "Chief of Cheer" to watch 25 holiday movies in 25 days, offering $2,500 salary and one-year streaming service memberships.
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