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  • Asianet Movies launches on Singapore’s StarHub TV

    Asianet Movies launches on Singapore’s StarHub TV

    MUMBAI: Malayalam movie channel Asianet Movies has launched on Singapore’s StarHub TV platform.

     

    Asianet Movies (StarHub TV channel 140), along with Malayalam general entertainment channel Asianet (StarHub TV channel 139) will form the new Nidhi Pack on the platform, which is available for a monthly subscription of $16.05.

     

    Asianet Movies, which carries over 1,000 titles, will showcase some latest movies like Ennum Eppozhum, Aadu Oru Beekara Jeeviyalla and Immanuel amongst others.

     

    “When StarHub launched Asianet some years back, local Malayalee households were able to enjoy quality content in their language on a dedicated channel. Today, we are pleased to enhance their viewing entertainment with the introduction of Asianet Movies,” said StarHub media business unit head Lee Soo Hui.

     

    “We are extremely pleased and excited to strengthen our offerings on StarHub TV with the launch of Asianet Movies, India’s first 24-hour Malayalam movie channel. The channel showcases the best of Malayalam movies and we are confident that the Malayalee Diaspora in Singapore will be excited by this addition,” said Asianet senior vice president Reghu Ramachandran.

     

    Additionally, to coincide with the Indian festival of Diwali, StarHub is offering both new and existing subscribers a 50 per cent discount for three months when they sign up for the Nidhi Pack between 29 October and 28 December.

     

    StarHub will offer a free preview of Asianet Movies from 9 am on 23 October to 12 pm on 16 November.

  • Disney and StarHub to launch mobile video streaming

    Disney and StarHub to launch mobile video streaming

    MUMBAI: Disney fans in Singapore can now watch all their favourite Disney programmes, including exclusive branded content, whenever and wherever they want.

     
    The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia together with StarHub on 7 December will launch a new mobile video streaming service via a suite of three new innovative entertainment apps – WATCH Disney Channel, WATCH Disney XD, and WATCH Disney Junior.

    The WATCH Disney apps will provide authenticated StarHub TV customers with access to Disney’s existing live, television network streams, exclusive and first-hand content, as well as an extensive offering of premiere ‘on demand’ episodes.

    Disney fans can also view all popular television series such as Phineas and Ferb, Disney Junior’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Disney XD’s Avengers Assemble on the go and will also be able to access new episodes of selected shows on the WATCH apps first before it launches on the TV channel.

    At the launch, the channel’s original animation Wander over Yonder, created by award-winning animator Craig McCracken, will be available first on the WATCH Disney Channel app before its television premiere. New live-action series Mighty Med, a Disney XD original series will be available exclusively on the WATCH Disney XD app from February 2014.

    The free WATCH Disney apps feature a fun and engaging online environment, designed around Disney characters and custom animation on a simple, child-friendly user interface. Apart from streaming of live TV channels and on-demand content, there’s also the episodes catch-up function. The app provides language options to the viewers.

    “We’re excited to offer Disney fans of all ages more opportunities to watch, interact, personalise and enjoy our Disney shows when and where they want it,” said TWDC SEA general manager, branded media content Natasha Malhotra in a release.

    “The WATCH Disney Channels apps are kid-friendly, easy to use and provide kids and families  access to the live streaming channels along with a robust selection of content ‘On Demand’  at home or ‘On-The-Go’ for authenticated StarHub subscribers,” she added.

    StarHub TV customers can stream the channel live on the multiscreen service ‘StarHub TV Anywhere’ which includes the WATCH Disney apps on iOS devices such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

    “We are excited to be the only pay TV operator in Singapore to bring Disney’s signature content to viewers on multiple screens via the WATCH apps as part of our ‘StarHub TV Anywhere’ service offering. We are constantly working with brands such as Disney to find innovative ways to delight our customers and the WATCH apps exemplify our efforts to provide a ubiquitous viewing experience for them,” said StarHub head of home solutions Lin Shu Fen in the release.

  • NDTV launches channels on StarHub TV

    NDTV launches channels on StarHub TV

    MUMBAI: India’s leading News broadcaster entered Singapore on 18 October with two of its premium channels, NDTV 24×7 and NDTV Good Times showcasing on StarHub TV

    NDTV 24×7 is a 24hour English language news and infotainment channel with news from India and around the world now available in over 78 countries. NDTV Good Times, India’s first travel & lifestyle channel, is for global viewers keen to experience and explore the Indian lifestyle. Be it food, travel, wellness, shopping or just plain indulgence, it is India’s everyday lifestyle expert.

    Speaking on the occasion, Rohit Jaiswal, Associate Vice President, Network Distribution and Affiliate Sales, NDTV, said, “We are very pleased to announce the launch of our channels on StarHub TV. Like in other parts of the world, our channels, which are now available in over 78 countries, will aid Indian expatriates and everyone else who has an interest in India keep abreast with a constantly evolving India.”

    “We are pleased that India’s leading broadcaster, New Delhi Television, has chosen StarHub TV as its preferred platform to showcase their premium channels to the Singapore audience. The addition of NDTV 24×7 and NDTV Good Times will strengthen StarHub TV’s Indian content line-up by offering more entertainment choices for our customers. NDTV 24×7 will help our viewers stay informed with round-the-clock news updates from award-winning newscasters, whilst lifestyle-centric channel NDTV Good Times will cater to viewers with a keen interest in Indian fashion, travel, food and wellness”, said Ms Lee Soo Hui, Head of Media Business Unit, StarHub.

    The channels are also available on StarHub TV Anywhere via www.starhubtvanywhere.com. TV Anywhere is StarHub’s multiscreen solution which allows StarHub TV customers to watch their favorite TV channels on their subscription plan using their personal devices.