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<ul><li>Viacom18’s digital streaming platform <keyword id="4078236" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="jiocinema" source="Orion">JioCinema</keyword> said its <keyword id="6354312" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ipl" source="Orion">IPL</keyword> 2023 videos have recorded over 1,300 crore views in the first five weeks. </li><li>So far, 56 out of the 74 matches have been played, and the league is entering its final phase. </li><li>Two matches involving the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings recorded the highest number of concurrent users. </li></ul>The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 received over 1,300 crore video views on JioCinema in the first five weeks, according to Viacom18. The company announced this after 56 out of the 74 scheduled matches were played during IPL 2023. Viacom18 is the digital streaming partner of IPL after having bagged the digital rights for the 2023-27 cycle for $2.7 billion. The IPL 2023 season is streaming for free, giving users access to matches in several Indian languages as well as English. In addition to these, JioCinema also offers the ability to use different modes like 360-degree, spider cam, bowler point of view, among others. “JioCinema continues to grow from strength to strength every week and it is based on clear evidence of consumer’s outright preference of catching the Tata IPL on digital [platforms],” said Viacom18 Sports CEO Anil Jayaraj. In terms of concurrent users – that is, users watching the match simultaneously – JioCinema recorded a peak of 2.4 crore users in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) match on April 17, beating the previous record 2.23 crore viewers in the CSK vs Rajasthan Royals just five days earlier. <keyword id="46161" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="disney" source="Orion">Disney</keyword> Star, on the other hand, has the TV broadcasting rights, and the Disney-owned network reported that its IPL 2023 viewership in the first four weeks stood at 43.4 crore users. It’s the second-highest viewership in IPL’s 16-year history. It is worth noting that while JioCinema’s statistics talk about video views, Disney Star’s statistics refer to users, so the two are not directly comparable. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="After IPL, JioCinema scoops up HBO" comment="subhead" text="After IPL, JioCinema scoops up HBO">After IPL, JioCinema scoops up HBO</cmsannotation> Pulling another coup on Disney, Viacom18 entered into a multi-year agreement in April with Warner Bros. Discovery to make<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/from-succession-to-harry-potter-and-game-of-thrones-jiocinema-will-be-the-new-home-of-hbo-in-india-starting-may/articleshow/99813538.cms"> JioCinema the new home of HBO in India</a>. Starting May, JioCinema users will be able to stream HBO, Max Original and Warner Bros content on the app. In addition to this, JioCinema users will also get access to extremely popular movies and shows like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Succession, and animation series like Tom &amp; Jerry Kids and Dexter’s Laboratory, among others. Making the announcement, Ferzad Palia, head - SVOD &amp; International Business, Viacom18, said, “We are now on a mission to build the most magnetic destination for entertainment for all Indians.” With a growing content library thanks to sports like IPL, FIFA World Cup, LaLiga, MotoGP 2023, and now HBO content, JioCinema has been spotted testing a premium subscription plan. In April, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/jiocinema-may-soon-launch-premium-subscription-plans-offering-4k-content-starting-at-2-per-day/articleshow/99736111.cms">a test website of JioCinema revealed</a> the company’s premium plans, which start from as low as ₹2 per day, with the top tier platinum plan costing ₹599 per annum. This is cheaper than what other top players like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar are charging – while Netflix starts at ₹1,788 per year for its mobile plan, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar charge ₹1,499 per year. That said, JioCinema’s premium plans are not yet live on the platform and it’s not known when or if they will be launched. All eyes will be on the company for more details. The loss of IPL and now HBO has eaten significantly into Disney+ Hotstar’s subscriber base – according to the company, Disney+ Hotstar <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/disney-loses-4-mn-subscribers-as-fresh-layoff-round-approaches/articleshow/100153975.cms">lost 4.6 million subscribers</a> in the March quarter, increasing from the 3.8 million loss in the December quarter. Elara Capital’s Karan Taurani has<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/without-hbo-and-ipl-15-million-subscribers-could-flee-disney-hotstar-in-2023/articleshow/98517377.cms"> projected</a> that by the end of 2023, Disney+ Hotstar is likely to lose 15 million subscribers, falling to 43 million. From the existing subscriber base of 53 million, Disney+ Hostar is likely to lose another 10 million subscribers over the next three quarters. 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IPL 2023 scores over 1,300 crore video views on JioCinema in the first five weeks

<ul><li><keyword id="19940563" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="JioCinema" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="JioCinema" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="JioCinema">JioCinema</keyword> has announced a new annual ad-free premium plan for individuals.</li><li>The premium subscription plan has been priced at ₹299 per year.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about JioCinema’s new <keyword id="21835315" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="annual-subscription-plan" source="keywords">annual subscription plan</keyword>.</li></ul> Mukesh Ambani-owned streaming platform JioCinema has announced a new annual subscription plan, soon after announcing two <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/jiocinema-introduces-new-ad-free-premium-plans-starting-at-29/articleshow/109581033.cms">monthly premium plans</a>. The new annual premium subscription from the digital arm of <keyword id="19976121" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Viacom18" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Viacom18" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Viacom18">Viacom18</keyword> offers ad-free content in 4K. After announcing two monthly plans, JioCinema has now announced an annual plan for individual users. The company is yet to announce an annual plan for family users. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioCinema annual plan price" comment="subhead" text="JioCinema annual plan price"><keyword id="17566564" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="JioCinema-annual-plan" source="Orion">JioCinema annual plan</keyword> price</cmsannotation> The JioCinema annual plan is priced at ₹299 per year, which is significantly cheaper than the monthly plan which costs ₹678 per year. While it is priced at ₹29 for the first month, the renewal costs ₹59 per month. The ₹299 annual plan is currently available at a discounted price. After the first year, the plan will cost ₹599. It is currently being offered at a 50% discount as part of an introductory offer. On the other hand, the family plan costs ₹89 per month and there is no annual plan available yet for families. Do note that sports content, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), will continue to be free with Jio’s ad-supported tier. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioCinema premium plan features" comment="subhead" text="JioCinema premium plan features"><keyword id="17402458" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="JioCinema-premium-plan" source="Orion">JioCinema premium plan</keyword> features</cmsannotation> The JioCinema <keyword id="21803687" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="premium-plan" source="keywords">premium plan</keyword> offers access to all premium content on the platform without any ads, except sports and live content, which will continue to show ads. JioCinema has announced several partnerships over the last few months, including with HBO and Paramount. The company has said that in addition to English, content from international studios will be available in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi and Bengali. Users who subscribe to either of the premium plans will also be able to download the content and watch it offline on their device. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Plans from rivals" comment="subhead" text="Plans from rivals">Plans from rivals</cmsannotation> JioCinema’s offerings are considerably cheaper when compared to plans offered by its rivals. Netflix offers a mobile-only subscription at ₹149 a month, while Prime Video has a subscription fee of ₹299 per month of ₹1,499 per year. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/awfis-space-solutions-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/110467409.cms">Awfis Space Solutions IPO allotment – How to check allotment, GMP, listing date and more</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-f55-with-leather-back-launched-in-india-starting-at-26999/articleshow/110462026.cms">Samsung Galaxy F55 with leather back launched in India starting at ₹26,999</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/lenovo-loq-15-review/articleshow/110456546.cms">Lenovo LOQ 15 review – gaming laptop with a sturdy design</a>

JioCinema launches new annual ad-free subscription plan at a discount

<ul><li><keyword id="19940563" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="JioCinema" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="JioCinema" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="JioCinema">JioCinema</keyword> has announced new ad-free premium plans for individuals and families.</li><li>The premium subscription plans have been priced starting at ₹29 per month.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about JioCinema’s new subscription plans.</li></ul> Mukesh Ambani-owned streaming platform JioCinema on Thursday announced its new premium plans after teasing them for a few days. The new premium subscription plans from the digital arm of Viacom18 offer ad-free content. JioCinema has an extensive catalogue, including the ongoing <keyword id="19966825" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Premier-League" source="keywords">Indian Premier League</keyword> (IPL) and content from HBO, Warner Bros., and Paramount, among others. The new content plans are cheaper than its current plans and are aimed at offering an ad-free experience like <keyword id="21423024" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Netflix-and-Prime-Video" source="keywords">Netflix and Prime Video</keyword>. Do note that sports content, including the IPL, will continue to be free with Jio’s ad-supported tier. Existing <keyword id="20426557" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="JioCinema-Premium" source="keywords">JioCinema Premium</keyword> users will be upgraded to Jio’s new plans for free. “The introduction of JioCinema Premium breaks the numerous cost and quality barriers that exist in accessing premium entertainment. With 4K streaming, best-in-class audio, offline viewing and no device restriction all at a customer-centric pricing is sure to democratise access to quality entertainment for all of India,” Kiran Mani, chief executive officer, <keyword id="21420202" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Viacom18-Digital" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Viacom18 Digital" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Viacom18 Digital">Viacom18 Digital</keyword>. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioCinema Premium plans pricing" comment="subhead" text="JioCinema Premium plans pricing"><keyword id="21423025" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jiocinema-premium-plans" source="Orion">JioCinema Premium plans</keyword> pricing</cmsannotation> The new JioCinema Premium plan is priced at ₹29 per month for the individual plan, offering online and offline access to 4K content on one device. It includes access to all premium content on the platform without any ads, except sports and live content, which will continue to show ads. For families, JioCinema has introduced the new Family plan, which offers all the same benefits as the Premium plan and allows streaming on four devices at once. It is priced at ₹89 per month. Do note that the company has not announced long-term plans and you only have the option to select from the monthly plans. JioCinema has said that these are introductory prices. The actual prices of the plans are ₹59 and ₹149 respectively. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="International content in regional languages" comment="subhead" text="International content in regional languages">International content in regional languages</cmsannotation> JioCinema has announced several partnerships over the last few months, including with HBO and Paramount. The company has said that in addition to English, content from international studios will be available in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi and Bengali. “On an average, pricing for broadcaster-based OTT’s in India is ₹103 per month (Zee5, Sony Liv, Disney plus premium plan), whereas global giant OTT’s average pricing is ₹358 (Netflix premium plan, Amazon video), which implies that Jio Cinema Premium pricing is at a steep discount of 86% vs average price of peers; however, Jio Cinema’s depth of offerings in originals/global content remains much lower compared to global peers,” said Karan Thorani, Elara Securities. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/gigabyte-aorus-co49dq-49-inch-qd-oled-144hz-curved-gaming-monitor-launched-in-india/articleshow/109563798.cms">GIGABYTE AORUS CO49DQ 49-inch QD-OLED 144Hz curved gaming monitor launched in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/realme-narzo-70-narzo-70x-5g-smartphones-launched-in-india-starting-at-11999/articleshow/109557895.cms">Realme Narzo 70, Narzo 70X 5G smartphones launched in India starting at ₹11,999</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apple-let-loose-event-scheduled-for-may-7-ipads-expected-to-be-launched/articleshow/109553148.cms">Apple Let Loose event scheduled for May 7 – New iPad models expected to be launched</a>

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<ul><li>Starting March 31, Disney+ <keyword id="2739840" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="hotstar" source="Orion">Hotstar</keyword> subscribers will no longer be able to stream popular <keyword id="71946" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="hbo" source="Orion">HBO</keyword> shows like Game of Thrones, Succession, The Last of Us, among several others. </li><li>This is the second major setback for Disney+ Hotstar which lost IPL streaming rights to Mukesh Ambani-led Viacom18. </li><li>Outraged users are already demanding refunds, with some of them saying they won’t renew their subscriptions. </li><li>Missing out on IPL first, and HBO content now leaving the platform could result in a loss of 15 million subscribers, according to Elara Capital’s Karan Taurani. </li></ul>Bob Iger’s $5.5 billion cost-cutting plan could result in Disney+ Hotstar losing over a quarter of its subscribers in 2023. The loss of the eyeball-grabbing Indian Premier League (IPL), and now losing HBO content could lead to subscribers fleeing the streaming service in droves. Disney+ Hotstar, which was earlier just Hotstar in India, will lose access to HBO content starting March 31. Star India had partnered with HBO back in 2015, giving Hotstar users access to shows like Game of Thrones, Succession, The Wire and more recently, The Last of Us, among several others. All of that will soon go away, though, causing plenty of heartburn among subscribers. "Starting March 31, HBO content will be unavailable on Disney+ Hotstar. You can continue enjoying Disney+ Hotstar's vast library of content spanning over 100,000 hours of TV shows and movies in 10 languages and coverage of major global sporting events," Disney+ Hotstar said on its official social media account. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Second major setback for Disney+ Hotstar" comment="subhead" text="Second major setback for Disney+ Hotstar">Second major setback for Disney+ Hotstar</cmsannotation> This is the second major setback for Disney+ Hotstar – the first one was losing IPL streaming rights to Mukesh Ambani’s Viacom18. The impact of losing IPL rights was immediately visible in Disney+ Hotstar’s subscriber base. The platform lost 3.8 million subscribers in the December quarter, bringing down the total paying customers to 57.5 million. “We believe the above will have a significant negative impact on paid subscribers for Hotstar India; we maintain that the loss of subscribers will continue to happen towards June 2023 quarter due to IPL,” said Karan Taurani, senior vice president, Elara Capital. With HBO also leaving the platform, Disney+ Hotstar could see over a quarter of its subscribers fleeing. “In terms of the recent HBO content moving out of Hotstar, we estimate the subscriber loss moving towards the upper end (around 25-30% in total), of the 61.5 million subscribers at peak,” Taurani added. This would bring Disney+ Hotstar’s subscriber base in the 43-46 million range by the end of 2023. However, Taurani says that the existing library of TV content from Star, the upcoming T20 World Cup and the lucrative Star Wars, Marvel and Pixel franchises would offer some respite. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Outraged subscribers" comment="subhead" text="Outraged subscribers">Outraged subscribers</cmsannotation> The removal of HBO content from its platform outraged subscribers, who took to social media to vent their frustration. HBO’s content library includes some very famous titles like Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, Succession, The Wire among others. With these shows going away, users vented their frustration, with some of them clearly unhappy about having to watch<a href="https://twitter.com/Tim_Clif/status/1633480837462388739"> Indian soap operas</a>. While some users<a href="https://twitter.com/surajv369/status/1633376378124124160"> demanded</a> a refund, others said they<a href="https://twitter.com/Preetam_M_Rao/status/1633349086735900672"> won’t renew</a> their subscriptions. Here are the HBO shows leaving Disney+ Hotstar: <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ballers </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Succession </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Band of Brothers </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">The Baby </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Catch and Kill </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">The Gilded Age </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Curb Your Enth </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">The Last of Us </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Entourage </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">The Nevers </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Game of Thrones </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">The Sopranos </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">House of the Dragon </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">The Time Traveler's Wife </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Mare of Easttown </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">The Wire </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Mind Over Murder </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Undercurrent </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Obama </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Watchmen </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Scenes from a Marriage </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">We Own This City </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Shaq </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.6000000000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td></tr></tbody></table> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Apple, Amazon and now Reliance – Disney’s mounting troubles" comment="subhead" text="Apple, Amazon and now Reliance – Disney’s mounting troubles">Apple, Amazon and now Reliance – <keyword id="46161" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="disney" source="Orion">Disney</keyword>’s mounting troubles</cmsannotation> While creating shows and movies and other content is the bread and butter of companies like Disney and Netflix, players like Apple and Amazon have been pumping money into their streaming services, Apple TV+ and Prime Video, respectively, using them as loss leaders to prop up their primary businesses. But for a company like Disney whose primary business is content, eating losses is not feasible in the long-term. It’s why the company brought back Bob Iger from retirement and asked him to course-correct – Iger’s first action was to lay out a $5.5 billion cost-cutting plan. While Disney lost IPL to Reliance’s Viacom18 before Iger was brought back, it did not really make much from its subscribers in India – according to the company’s December 2022 quarter results, Disney+ Hotstar subscribers contributed $0.74 per user per month on average, significantly lower than the $5.95 contribution from Disney+ subscribers in the US and Canada. The Disney+ Hotstar service is available only in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Netflix, which is far more expensive than Disney+ Hotstar in India, reported an average revenue per member of $7.69 in the Asia Pacific region. This is after a 25% reduction in its subscription prices, which now start from as low as ₹149 per month for the most basic plan, translating to ₹1,788 per year. Netflix’ top-tier plan costs ₹7,788 per year. In contrast, the most expensive Disney+ Hotstar plan costs ₹1,499 per year. Essentially, Disney+ Hotstar’s most premium plan is still cheaper than Netflix’ most basic plan. On the other hand, Viacom18, which bagged the lucrative IPL streaming rights for ₹23,758 crore, will provide 4K streaming for free via the JioCinema app. The way forward for Disney+ Hotstar is aggressive investments in creating original content, according to Taurani. However, it needs to click with subscribers who were so far used to HBO’s popular catalogue. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/fpis-continue-to-be-bearish-on-oil-gas-power-stocks-in-february-offload-equities-worth-7821-crore-in-the-two-sectors/articleshow/98511897.cms">FPIs continue to be bearish on oil &amp; gas, power stocks in February, offload equities worth ₹7,821 crore in the two sectors</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/indias-gross-savings-and-investments-edge-higher-in-fy22-despite-inflation-says-sbi-research-report/articleshow/98444014.cms">India’s gross savings and investments edge higher in FY22 despite inflation, says SBI Research report</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/banks/news/indian-banks-decade-best-metrics-and-subdued-valuations-make-them-a-compelling-buy-bernstein/articleshow/98359442.cms">Indian banks’ decade-best metrics and subdued valuations make them a compelling buy: Bernstein</a>

Without HBO and IPL, 15 million subscribers could flee Disney+ Hotstar in 2023

<ul><li>A rapidly evolving technology landscape and consumer trends will shape how businesses perform, going forward.</li><li>A report by Wavemaker titled Spotlight23 has underlined the major trends that businesses will have to adapt to this year.</li><li>Some of the most prominent emerging technologies and consumer trends to watch out for in 2023 include artificial intelligence as a service (<keyword id="6355999" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AI" source="Orion">AI</keyword>aaS), generative AI like ChatGPT and increasing use of Reels.</li></ul>A rapidly evolving technology landscape and quickly changing consumer trends require businesses to evolve with them at the same pace or risk falling behind. From the way customers interact with businesses to how businesses attract customers with new innovations, several emerging trends like artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS), and increased focus on privacy and free speech have been identified in Wavemaker’s report titled Spotlight23. While ecommerce has existed for a long time, the Covid-19 pandemic changed how Indians look at it. According to a<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/covid-pandemic-hot-housed-e-commerce-growth-across-amea-region-survey/articleshow/94643528.cms"> survey</a>, 83% of Indian consumers have increased their purchases from ecommerce platforms in the last three years, and this momentum is expected to gain pace. But that is just one aspect of the evolving technology and consumer landscape. Here are other hot and emerging trends of 2023, according to the Spotlight23 report. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Generative AI to grow 10x in the next three years" comment="subhead" text="Generative AI to grow 10x in the next three years">Generative AI to grow 10x in the next three years</cmsannotation> Generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, like ChatGPT and Dall-E are expected to see a massive uptake in the next three years, growing from 1% of the data generated to 10% by 2025. Generative AIs like Dall-E, ChatGPT generate images and text using the inputs provided by users. For instance, ChatGPT can write articles, code or even compose music based on the inputs provided by users. OpenAI, which launched both Dall-E and ChatGPT, said that the latter was used by over 1 million users within the first 24 hours of its launch. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="AI as a Service (AIaaS)" comment="subhead" text="AI as a Service (AIaaS)"><keyword id="16177246" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AI-as-a-Service" source="Orion">AI as a Service</keyword> (AIaaS)</cmsannotation> The gaining traction of low-code/no-code artificial intelligence (AI) tools has given businesses an opportunity to implement off-the-shelf AI tools in their services, instead of developing an in-house AI. This brings down the costs and also allows businesses to see what works and what doesn’t. Some of the use cases of AI as a Service include optimizing campaigns, predicting customer churn and engaging customers based on their usage patterns as predicted by the AI model. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Privacy and free speech to continue to gain prominence" comment="subhead" text="Privacy and free speech to continue to gain prominence">Privacy and free speech to continue to gain prominence</cmsannotation> Users are increasingly worried about their privacy, with 66% of internet users globally worried that their identity will be stolen, according to<a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/296700/personal-data-security-perception-online/"> Statista</a>. Further enactment of privacy-focused laws like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has put the spotlight on data privacy. The Spotlight23 report states that businesses will invest in privacy-centric technologies as customers become increasingly sensitive about their data. Another aspect that has gained prominence is free speech, as evidenced by the Twitter takeover by Elon Musk, and the rise of decentralized social media platforms like Mastodon, which has seen an 800% increase in users since October 2022, with the user base now standing at 2.5 million. However, the report adds that advertisers will likely stay away from Twitter until a balance between free speech and brand safety is found. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Reel it – engagement and social commerce is evolving rapidly" comment="subhead" text="Reel it – engagement and social commerce is evolving rapidly">Reel it – engagement and social commerce is evolving rapidly</cmsannotation> Instagram Reels’ rise in popularity can be explained with this metric alone – in Q3 2022, Meta reported over 140 billion reels were played, which means over 1.55 billion reel plays every day during the quarter, or 1.08 million reels played every minute. This makes it critical for brands to create Reels to drive user engagement, according to the report. The opening up of WhatsApp Business API to everyone provides business with another opportunity to generate new leads. Many of those examples are already live – for instance, JioMart’s catalogue can be browsed through WhatsApp, allowing them to place orders and make payments. Reliance’s media arm Viacom18, which bagged IPL streaming rights, could help Jio accelerate social commerce via partnerships with brands, leveraging its user base of over 450 million. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Social commerce growth to result in increased influencer collaborations" comment="subhead" text="Social commerce growth to result in increased influencer collaborations">Social commerce growth to result in increased influencer collaborations</cmsannotation> Gaining prominence of social commerce is expected to result in an increase in brands collaborating with social influencers. According to Statista, sales through social media stood at $992 billion in 2022, and they are expected to increase to $2.9 trillion by 2026. “Influencer collaboration can boost a company's revenue. For instance, Petco worked with Gabby Douglas and used livestream shopping events to reach and engage customers,” the Spotlight23 report said. Conversational AI is also expected to further drive user engagement, with several brands like H&amp;M, Levi’s and others already using chatbots to give personalized recommendations to buyers. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="VR, AR and XR to deliver a more immersive shopping experience" comment="subhead" text="VR, AR and XR to deliver a more immersive shopping experience"><keyword id="6380951" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="VR" source="Orion">VR</keyword>, <keyword id="11853" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AR" source="Orion">AR</keyword> and <keyword id="1786062" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="XR" source="Orion">XR</keyword> to deliver a more immersive shopping experience</cmsannotation> Technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR) are expected to enhance the shopping experience of users and make it more immersive. These technologies allow users to try on products virtually to see if they suit them or not – for instance, Lenskart has a 3D try-on feature that lets users check out eyeglasses and sunglasses virtually before buying them. Asian Paints’ app allows users to take a photo of their wall and picture how it looks with the diverse range of colours and textures offered by the company. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="ONDC could realize its potential in 2023" comment="subhead" text="ONDC could realize its potential in 2023">ONDC could realize its potential in 2023</cmsannotation> During a<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/retail/news/democratising-commerce-ondc-could-be-the-upi-moment-for-small-retailers-msmes/articleshow/95393032.cms"> panel discussion</a> in November 2022, Thampy Koshy, the Chief Executive Officer of ONDC, said that Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is the Indian government’s attempt to democratise commerce. ONDC is an open platform that allows sellers to make their catalogues visible to every buyer on the platform. Koshy likened ONDC to UPI, saying “what UPI did was to essentially streamline and democratise the payment side of it. What ONDC is trying to do is a similar kind of transformation on the transaction side of goods and services.” ONDC is currently live in 83 cities, and it has 25 network participants along with over 700 merchants onboard. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/budget/news/budget-2023-morgan-stanley-sees-focus-to-be-on-fiscal-consolidation-investment-led-growth/articleshow/97082715.cms">Budget 2023: Morgan Stanley sees focus to be on fiscal consolidation, investment-led growth</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/competitive-intensity-a-big-risk-for-dmart-say-analysts-after-company-misses-streets-q3-forecast/articleshow/97052145.cms">Competitive intensity a big risk for DMart say analysts after company misses Street’s Q3 forecast</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/hiring-by-it-cos-down-96-in-q3-compared-to-preceding-7-quarters-even-as-attrition-cools/articleshow/97023873.cms">Hiring by IT cos down 96% in Q3 compared to preceding 7 quarters even as attrition cools</a>

AI as a Service to free speech platforms and social commerce, these are the big emerging trends of 2023

<ul><li>Disney+ streaming service will be launched in India on March 29.</li><li>Disney+ <keyword id="2739840" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hotstar">Hotstar</keyword> will replace the existing Hotstar Premium tier.</li><li>The company has not revealed the pricing of its new service yet.</li></ul>Digital streaming platform Hotstar is having a fairy tale run in the Indian market. Now, it will get another boost with the launch of Disney+. The Walt <keyword id="7349376" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Disney">Disney</keyword> Company’s streaming platform will coincide with the same day that the 2020 IPL season kicks off - on March 29. It means the launch with get enough eyeballs as the cricket-loving nation remains glued to the OTT platform, that has rights to live stream it. Hotstar is already the top streaming platform in the country with 300 million monthly users. The OTT platform was also launched in February 2015, just before the ICC World Cup 2015. It is owned by Star India, which in turn is owned by The Walt Disney Company. Disney+ Hotstar premium tier In an earnings call with analysts, Disney chief executive Bob Iger revealed that it will launch the Disney+ service in India. “We’re also excited to announce that we will be launching Disney Plus in India through our Hotstar service on March 29, at the beginning of the Indian Premier League Cricket season. We will be rebranding our existing Hotstar VIP and Premium subscription tiers to Disney Plus Hotstar,” said Iger during the earnings call. The company has not revealed any information about the pricing of the service yet. At present, Hotstar Premium is priced at ₹999 per year but its plans start from ₹365 for the VIP plan which does not include English content. Disney+ was launched on November 12 and gained <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/disney-plus-has-10-million-sign-ups-since-launching-on-tuesday/articleshow/72045411.cms">10 million</a> subscribers on its very first day. In its earnings call, the company revealed that it has <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/disney-plus-has-gained-26-5-million-subscribers-since-launching-in-november/articleshow/73946415.cms">26.5 million subscribers</a> at present. Hotstar which has over 100 million daily active users also shows and movies from HBO, ABC and Showtime. This is in addition to the many Indian TV shows across Star bouquet and also a rising number of web series originals. It also live streams most of its channels on the website. In addition to its Premium and VIP tiers, it also has an ad-supported free tier bringing in many click-ins. While Iger did not reveal how the pricing will be structured, he revealed that the company will be launching two products in the country. “One will be more premium in nature that will include the entire library, so with the original programming and the other one will be more basic that will have the library and not the original programming,” Iger added. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/disney-plus-has-gained-26-5-million-subscribers-since-launching-in-november/articleshow/73946415.cms">Disney Plus has gained 26.5 million subscribers since launching in November</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/hulu-ceo-randy-freer-is-stepping-down-as-disney-takes-greater-control-of-the-streaming-company/articleshow/73822002.cms">Hulu CEO Randy Freer is stepping down as Disney takes greater control of the streaming company</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/we-compared-what-the-6-major-streaming-tv-services-offer-from-netflix-to-disney-plus-to-hulu/articleshow/73566230.cms">We compared what the 6 major streaming TV services offer, from Netflix to Disney Plus to Hulu</a>

Disney+ to make its Indian debut on March 29 - as a premium offering on Hotstar

<ul><li><keyword id="7087972" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="mobile-premier-league">Mobile Premier League</keyword> had plans of spending 40% of its marketing budget on <keyword id="6354312" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="IPL">IPL</keyword> this year.</li><li>With the suspension of the league, we speak to <keyword id="6176095" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Abhishek-Madhavan">Abhishek Madhavan</keyword>, Senior Vice President, Growth and Marketing, MPL who tells us how the brand plans to communicate with its consumers now, and what its plans to grow the business further is.</li></ul>The <keyword id="6357332" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Gaming">gaming</keyword> and esports sector in India has been witnessing good growth in India, thanks to improved accessibility in technology and cheaper internet. That investors and venture capitalists are putting in monies in the sector is further proof that there is a huge opportunity. A recent report by <keyword id="274082" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Maple-Capital-Advisors">Maple Capital Advisors</keyword> stated that the Indian gaming sector saw investments of around $544 million between the August 2020 and January 2021 period, a number that is expected to double over the next 12-18 months on the back of higher user awareness and accelerated engagement. Over the past few years, we have seen a number of e-gaming players enter the market. Many of these have been spending substantial amounts on advertising too. One such player, Mobile Premier League (MPL), announced in February this year that it had raised $95 million in a Series D round of funding, bringing its value to $945 million after raising. With this fresh round of funding, MPL planned to expand its eSports portfolio and bolster its efforts to organize more eSports tournaments nationally and internationally at scale. It is also looking at accelerating its international expansion this year. Last month, MPL also acquired esports gaming platform <keyword id="6231572" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="GamingMonk">GamingMonk</keyword> that hosts esports tournaments across multiple platforms. MPL had invested on the Indian Premier League last year and reaped impressive results, it saw the number of gamers on its platform go up 7X post IPL so this year too, the platform had launched an aggressive campaign to grab maximum eyeballs during the league. However, with the suspension of the league, how does it impact its marketing plans for the rest of the year? We spoke to Abhishek Madhavan, Senior Vice President, Growth and Marketing, MPL who told us how the year has been so far for the platform and what more we can expect from it through the rest of the year. Excerpts: <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Q) We had thought 2020 was a difficult year but 2021 has been an even difficult one so far. How has the year been so far for MPL from a business standpoint?" text="Q) We had thought 2020 was a difficult year but 2021 has been an even difficult one so far. How has the year been so far for MPL from a business standpoint?">Q) We had thought 2020 was a difficult year but 2021 has been an even difficult one so far. How has the year been so far for MPL from a business standpoint?</cmsannotation> It’s been quite a year in general. What the country is witnessing is unprecedented and right now, our focus is on trying to do our bit in helping out and ensuring that our employees and their families are safe. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Q) In terms of growth, the pandemic had led to a lot of people staying at home, exploring newer ways of keeping themselves entertained and fantasy gaming benefited from that. What kind of growth have you witnessed in the last one year?" text="Q) In terms of growth, the pandemic had led to a lot of people staying at home, exploring newer ways of keeping themselves entertained and fantasy gaming benefited from that. What kind of growth have you witnessed in the last one year?">Q) In terms of growth, the pandemic had led to a lot of people staying at home, exploring newer ways of keeping themselves entertained and fantasy gaming benefited from that. What kind of growth have you witnessed in the last one year?</cmsannotation> Last year’s lockdown due to the pandemic was a black swan event that nobody could have foreseen. Yet, it did help the gaming industry as people explored their skills by taking to gaming platforms from their homes. However, pure fantasy apps were affected due to the lack of live sporting action last year. That being said, we added over 3 crore users on MPL last year. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Q) You were supposed to spend 40% of our ad budget on IPL. As the league stands postponed indefinitely, how are you modifying your marketing plans for the rest of the year?" text="Q) You were supposed to spend 40% of our ad budget on IPL. As the league stands postponed indefinitely, how are you modifying your marketing plans for the rest of the year?">Q) You were supposed to spend 40% of our ad budget on IPL. As the league stands postponed indefinitely, how are you modifying your marketing plans for the rest of the year?</cmsannotation> We will be back on IPL media properties whenever the league returns. However, since our business is not IPL dependent, we are looking at other conventional media channels to run our brand campaigns on, at the moment. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Q) You had an aim of increasing your user base to 10 crore by the end of the league. How do you aim to achieve this target now?" text="Q) You had an aim of increasing your user base to 10 crore by the end of the league. How do you aim to achieve this target now?">Q) You had an aim of increasing your user base to 10 crore by the end of the league. How do you aim to achieve this target now?</cmsannotation> We are a gaming platform. And while the IPL definitely helps us, what we offer our users goes beyond just fantasy sports. There are over 50 games on MPL across categories like esports, casual, fantasy, etc, and once things get better for the country, you will hear from us on our campaigns. Right now, our focus is on helping the situation get better in whatever way we can. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Q) What kind of growth had you seen from associating with IPL last year?" text="Q) What kind of growth had you seen from associating with IPL last year?">Q) What kind of growth had you seen from associating with IPL last year?</cmsannotation> Last year’s IPL broke viewership records and we too benefited from our partnerships and associations with teams such as KKR and RCB. We engaged our gamers with activities such as player meet-and-greets, special contests, and giveaways. During IPL 2020, the number of fantasy gamers on MPL increased by 7 times compared to pre-IPL, and the number of daily installs of the MPL app increased by 100% compared to pre-IPL 2020. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Q) In the last few years, there has been a boom of fantasy gaming platforms in India. How are you differentiating yourself?" text="Q) In the last few years, there has been a boom of fantasy gaming platforms in India. How are you differentiating yourself?">Q) In the last few years, there has been a boom of fantasy gaming platforms in India. How are you differentiating yourself?</cmsannotation> We are a full-fledged gaming platform with a 365-day value proposition and we aren’t a fantasy app that is dependent on sport seasons or leagues. With our wide variety of games and features, we attract a wide range of users above the age of 18, going all the way to ages 60 and above. Gamers can find all kinds of games on our platform, along with social features to connect with the gaming community. We are also organising fortnightly esports tournaments in games such as Chess, World Cricket Championship, etc, and entry to these tournaments is absolutely free, with lakhs in prize money up for grabs. We are also live-streaming these tournaments to millions of viewers through our social media handles. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Q) Where do you think MPL's next phase of growth will come from?" text="Q) Where do you think MPL's next phase of growth will come from?">Q) Where do you think MPL's next phase of growth will come from?</cmsannotation> Esports is currently on the upswing in India and across the world. We think India has an abundance of talent in esports and mobile esports is the best way forward in recognising and honing this vast talent pool. Esports being recognised by traditional sports competitions like the Asian Games is a big boost for this sector. We aim to take esports to the masses via our mobile application and are geared for the growth coming in from this sector. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Q) Will you continue with your Hain Akal Khelo MPL campaign despite IPL's suspension considering it had been gaining traction?" text="Q) Will you continue with your Hain Akal Khelo MPL campaign despite IPL's suspension considering it had been gaining traction?">Q) Will you continue with your Hain Akal Khelo MPL campaign despite IPL's suspension considering it had been gaining traction?</cmsannotation> The core message behind the ‘Hain Akal Khelo MPL’ campaign is that fantasy sports require skill and knowledge of the game. While we launched it along with the IPL, the campaign continues to run as the core message applies to all fantasy sports. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Q) What is your vision for MPL? Where do you want to see it in the next few years?" text="Q) What is your vision for MPL? Where do you want to see it in the next few years?">Q) What is your vision for MPL? Where do you want to see it in the next few years?</cmsannotation> We want to be the world’s biggest esports and skill gaming platform. That is the vision we have right from the start and we feel India is poised to become a global leader in esports. We have a great number of skilled game developers who can make games for the world and we have so many gamers who are waiting for an opportunity to excel in esports. By bringing them together on our platform, we can exhibit India’s prowess to the world. Our Indonesia business is doing really well and this has encouraged us to plan to expand to other geographies as we march towards realizing our vision.

We will be back on IPL media properties whenever the league returns: Abhishek Madhavan, Mobile Premier League

<ul><li><keyword id="4078236" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="jiocinema" source="Orion">JioCinema</keyword> subscription costs ₹999 per year.</li><li><keyword id="17401884" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="jiocinema-premium" source="Orion">JioCinema Premium</keyword> subscribers can stream content on up to 4 devices simultaneously.</li><li>The app is available for download on both Android and iOS devices.</li></ul>JioCinema, the renowned OTT platform, has unveiled its highly anticipated <keyword id="47469" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="premium" source="Orion">premium</keyword> edition, capturing millions of users with its streaming experience during IPL 2023. While the platform continues to offer free streaming of IPL 2023 matches, subscribers can now enjoy exclusive HBO and WB shows by opting for JioCinema's paid plans. Previously, HBO content was accessible through Disney+Hotstar, however, on March 31, noteworthy series like The Last of Us, House of Dragons, Succession, and others were withdrawn from the platform. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioCinema Premium Plan details" comment="subhead" text="JioCinema Premium Plan details"><keyword id="17402458" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="jiocinema-premium-plan" source="Orion">JioCinema Premium Plan</keyword> details</cmsannotation> Jio has launched a new subscription plan at a price of ₹999, providing users with a year-long validity and unrestricted access to the entire content library on its OTT platform. Moreover, Jio offers the convenience of cancelling the subscription at any point. To further enhance user experience, JioCinema extends a 7-day free trial, allowing users to explore the premium features before committing to the annual plan. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="JioCinema premium plan features" comment="subhead" text="JioCinema premium plan features">JioCinema premium plan features</cmsannotation> <ol><li>Unrestricted access to a vast collection of Hollywood movies and TV shows</li><li>Seamless streaming with high-quality video and audio</li><li>Simultaneous streaming on up to four devices</li><li>Enjoying content without any interruptions from ads.</li></ol>JioCinema Premium vs <keyword id="128682" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="netflix" source="Orion">Netflix</keyword> vs Amazon Prime Video vs Disney+ Hotstar <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">OTT Platforms </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Price </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">JioCinema Premium </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> ₹999 for a 12-month duration. </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Netflix </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Monthly- Mobile plan is ₹149, the Basic plan at ₹199, the Standard plan at ₹499, and the Premium plan at ₹649. </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Disney+ Hotstar </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Premium plan is ₹1,499 per year, Super Plan (ad-supported) is ₹899 for 12 months. </td></tr></tbody></table> SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/is-whatsapp-secretly-listening-to-your-private-conversations-heres-how-to-check/articleshow/100155980.cms">Is WhatsApp secretly listening to your private conversations? 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<ul><li>The <keyword id="149163" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="walt-disney-company" source="Orion">Walt Disney Company</keyword>'s flagship streaming service Disney+ lost four million subscribers in its second quarter that ended April 1.</li><li>In its Q2 2023, the company reported 157.8 million subscribers, compared to 161.8 million in the previous quarter.</li></ul>New Delhi, Entertainment giant The Walt Disney Company's flagship streaming service Disney+ lost four million subscribers in its second quarter that ended April 1, as the company approached its third round of layoffs. In its Q2 2023, the company reported 157.8 million subscribers, compared to 161.8 million in the previous quarter. The key reason behind the decline was Disney+Hotstar, which lost 8 per cent of its subscriber base -- from 57.5 million in Q1 2023 to 52.9 million in Q2. "Disney+Hotstar average monthly revenue per paid subscriber decreased from $0.74 to $0.59 due to lower per-subscriber advertising revenue," the company said in a statement. The drop in the Indian subscribers is mainly because the platform did not retain streaming rights for the Indian Premier Cricket (IPL) League. Overall for the company, the revenues for the quarter and six months grew 13 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively. "We're pleased with our accomplishments this quarter, including the improved financial performance of our streaming business, which reflect the strategic changes we've been making throughout the company to realign Disney for sustained growth and success," said <keyword id="249798" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="robert-iger" source="Orion">Robert Iger</keyword>, CEO, The Walt Disney Company. Disney plans to reduce its workforce by 7,000 jobs as part of a larger reorganisation that will see the company cut $5.5 billion in costs. The fresh round of job cuts is likely to affect <keyword id="2774035" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="disney-entertainment" source="Orion">Disney Entertainment</keyword> and ESPN, as well as <keyword id="745727" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="disney-parks" source="Orion">Disney Parks</keyword>, Experiences and Products. "I do not make this decision lightly. I have enormous respect and appreciation for the talent and dedication of our employees worldwide and I am mindful of the personal impact of these changes," Iger had said. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-launches-passkeys-for-hassle-free-login-to-gmail-and-youtube-without-a-password-heres-how-to-set-them-up/articleshow/99977103.cms">Google launches Passkeys for hassle-free login to Gmail and YouTube without a password - here's how to set them up</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/apples-safari-is-the-worlds-second-most-used-and-least-vulnerable-desktop-web-browser/articleshow/99926825.cms">Apple’s Safari is the world’s second-most-used and least vulnerable desktop web browser, yet only 1% of Indians use it</a>

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