Industry Updates

Hotstar Announces New Subscription Service – Hotstar VIP 21 March 2019

Hotstar, the Indian digital OTT platform, introduces a new subscription service – Hostar VIP, in an effort to increase its audience base. The new subscription service offers Star Network and Hotstar originals content at just Rs. 365 per year. Taking … Continue reading

Disney Becomes the Majority Owner of Hulu with 60% Share 21 March 2019

After closing the $71.3 Billion merger deal with Fox Group, Disney now owns Fox’s 30% ownership of Hulu, leading to a total of 60% share in the company. With this, Disney becomes the majority owner of Hulu, and the rest … Continue reading

Google Unveils Stadia – The Ultimate Game Streaming Platform For Everyone 20 March 2019

Finally, Google discloses its “game platform for everyone” – Stadia, in an effort to take over the $140 Billion video-game industry dominated by Microsoft & Sony. With this new game streaming service, users can both watch & play high-end games … Continue reading

XITE Launches its Ultimate Music Video Streaming App in the US 19 March 2019

XITE, the international music video channel, launches its all-new music video streaming app in the US for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Comcast X1 Infinity, and soon for Roku TV. However, its availability on tablets and mobile devices is expected … Continue reading

Australian SVoD Market Records 11.8% Surge in Users, Just in a Year 19 March 2019

Compared to last year’s market report, SVoD service in Australia witnesses a growth of 11.8% in 2019. Nearly 14 million Australians now have access to SVoD (Subscription Video-on-Demand) services either through subscription TV or Pay TV. Netflix holds the highest … Continue reading