Breaking Disney+ to launch in India through Hotstar on March 29

[marvel44]

Iger said he is particularly excited about India, where the service will debut March 29 at the start of the Indian Premier League Cricket season, which airs on Disney’s Hotstar streaming service there. Disney will combine and rebrand Disney+ with Hotstar’s VIP and Premium offerings to create Disney+Hotstar. “We see this as a great opportunity to use the proven platform of Hotstar to launch the new Disney+ service in one of the most populous countries and fastest growing economies in the world
Disney+ Heads For Big International Rollout In March, Announces India Debut

 

[dud3rulz]

this is good but first provide PiP mode in hotstar! such inconvenience when u wanna multitask. it doesn't even support split screen.

 

[anjank]

Good news but can we expect a complete revamp of their app and technology - 4K and Dolby Atmos etc.,

 

[marvel44]

Good news but can we expect a complete revamp of their app and technology - 4K and Dolby Atmos etc.,

IPL & Disney+ both at the same time, we can expect, but not sure. I guess they will be revamping everything on Bamtech's core. Hulu is moving to that, I guess it I'd be logical for Hotstar too.

 

[anjank]

IPL & Disney+ both at the same time, we can expect, but not sure. I guess they will be revamping everything on Bamtech's core. Hulu is moving to that, I guess it I'd be logical for Hotstar too.

Thanks. I am hoping for that too!!

 

[Sparker0i]

Good news but can we expect a complete revamp of their app and technology - 4K and Dolby Atmos etc.,

Nope. Not even in the works.

 

[Sagarji]

Iger said he is particularly excited about India, where the service will debut March 29 at the start of the Indian Premier League Cricket season, which airs on Disney’s Hotstar streaming service there. Disney will combine and rebrand Disney+ with Hotstar’s VIP and Premium offerings to create Disney+Hotstar. “We see this as a great opportunity to use the proven platform of Hotstar to launch the new Disney+ service in one of the most populous countries and fastest growing economies in the world
Disney+ Heads For Big International Rollout In March, Announces India Debut

This would boost their paid base for sure.... But depends upon pricing, if it remains same or not. Hope they keep it same !!

 

[marvel44]

Disney’s Q1 FY20 Earnings Results Webcast - The Walt Disney Company

Disney+ Content will be launched in two priced structures in India. One with only Library Content and another with Library Content and D+ Originals. Disney Plus will be on Hotstar. There is going to be an price hike.

 

[Rajpatil98]

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Now its confirmed that hotstar will be rebranded as "Disney+Hotstar" exciting times ahead

 

[marvel44]

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Now its confirmed that hotstar will be rebranded as "Disney+Hotstar" exciting times ahead

That name is for pricing Tiers not the application itself, its like Hotstar Premium/ VIP