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VOD icons can put an end to content piracy, says Sunday Star Times 09 February 2015

With the arrival of white label VOD platform content providers like #netflix and strengthening of laws, industry now believes it’s possible to put the brakes on the content pirates. Slingshot general manager Taryn Hamilton said its statistics showed web traffic to … Continue reading

‘The Great Gatsby’ maker brings original hip-hop series ‘The Get Down’ to Netflix 09 February 2015

Not exactly breezy, but Netflix and legendary director Baz Luhrmann have agreed to a deal to bring Luhrmann’s new series The Get Down to Netflix. The Get Down is the story of how music, specifically hip-hop, punk, and disco gave life … Continue reading

Netflix rediscovers Matt Murdock and ‘Daredevil’, premieres April 10 06 February 2015

The first trailer of Netflix’s upcoming Daredevil series is out and hints at a downbeat, dramatic future for Marvel’s blind crime fighter Matt Murdock.  This Netflix adaptation will mark the first installment of Marvel’s Defenders franchise, which also includes individual series focused on Jessica … Continue reading

After Australia and New Zealand, Netflix is going Japan 06 February 2015

Internet-connected users in Japan will be able to subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of popular movies and TV shows in high-definition or even 4K where available.  At launch, in addition to a strong selection of Japanese … Continue reading

‘Meet The Mormons’ now goes the VoD way, hits iTunes and Amazon Video, Netflix launch also scheduled 04 February 2015

Faith-based hit movie ‘Meet The Mormons’, after a highly successful run at the box office culminating in USD 5.8 Million (enormous for a documentary), is now ready to reach out to nearly 100 million digital viewers. iTunes, Amazon, Comcast, Microsoft Xbox, … Continue reading

Netflix loosens wallet to fund content, plans to raise USD 1 Billion for debt 04 February 2015

In a move to acquire and produce content, Netflix has made up it’s mind to chuck out a billion dollars for long term debt. Netflix noted that the interest rate, maturity date and other terms of the debt will be determined … Continue reading

OTT visionaries gather at CASBAA Summit 2015 to reflect on future 04 February 2015

CASBAA, the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, vod platforms, advertising and video delivery throughout the Asia-Pacific, will hold its second annual OTT Summit on Tuesday, March 3 at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. While traditional, linear television is still a major … Continue reading

Music Key : Why Youtube is giving Netflix, Amazon and Hulu sleepless nights 03 February 2015

Netflix has built a more than $22 billion company around its subscription based VOD service. Hulu’s 5 million paid members helped drive it to $1 billion in revenue in 2013. So it’s no surprise that ad-supported video behemoth YouTube sees potential … Continue reading

Warner Bros. and Sony come together to feed the Asian Netflix rival 03 February 2015

Top Hollywood studios Warner Bros. Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television have joined hands to feed a joint start-up with Singapore-based telecom giant SingTel. The white label VoD service is to be called ‘HOOQ’. With an offering of over 10,000 blockbuster titles, will look … Continue reading

Southward-bound Netflix and Disney ink deal in Australia 03 February 2015

Prior to it’s launch in Australia and New Zealand in March, white label VOD provider Netflix has gone on to join hands with Disney to serve Disney, Walt Disney Animation Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm content to … Continue reading