JioHotstar launch: What happens to existing DisneyHotstar, Jio Cinema subscribers? Details 50 crore users should know
1 month, 1 week ago

JioHotstar launch: What happens to existing DisneyHotstar, Jio Cinema subscribers? Details 50 crore users should know

Live Mint  

JioHotstar launched today: JioCinema and Disney Hotstar have now been transformed into JioHotstar, touted to be the largest OTT platform in the Indian market with a user base of over 50 crore. Disney+Hotstar, JioCinema merger creates JioHotstar JioHotstar is a new streaming platform created after the merger of JioCinema and Disney+Hotstar. JioHotstar launched: What will happen to JioCinema premium subscribers? JioHotstar to use AI-driven recommendations The new entertainment platform will use AI-driven recommendations and offer streaming in over 19 languages.

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Jio Offers Free Hotstar for IPL With New Plans
1 week, 2 days ago

Jio Offers Free Hotstar for IPL With New Plans

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Ahead of the Indian Premier League, billionaire Mukesh Ambani-owned telecom operator Reliance Jio on Monday announced a new offer, which will enable the existing and new Jio users to make the most of the upcoming cricket tournament. As per the offer, the telecom service provider is offering up to 90 days of free JioHotstar subscription to its Jio …

JioStar begins layoffs after merger, over 1,100 face the axe
2 weeks, 6 days ago

JioStar begins layoffs after merger, over 1,100 face the axe

Live Mint  

Mumbai: JioStar will lay off more than 1,100 employees as the newly formed joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd's Viacom18 and The Walt Disney Co.'s India unit cuts overlapping roles following the merger, said multiple people aware of the development. Why the layoffs With Viacom18 and Disney's Star India merger creating India's largest media company, JioStar is consolidating businesses to …

End of free IPL streaming? JioHotstar launch could spell trouble for Indian cricket fans
1 month, 1 week ago

End of free IPL streaming? JioHotstar launch could spell trouble for Indian cricket fans

Live Mint  

IPL 2025 is just around the corner and fans are looking forward to the big sporting event starting from 22 March. Notably, the two major streaming players in Indian cricket came together to form a joint venture called JioStar in an $8.5 billion deal last year. On 14 January, JioStar announced the launch of a new streaming app called JioHotstar, …

IPL free ride is over for fans, what's JioHotstar planning?
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1 month, 1 week ago

IPL free ride is over for fans, what's JioHotstar planning?

India Today  

The Indian cricket fans are in for a major shock as there will be no free streaming during this year's IPL 2025. The premier competition, which will be livestreamed on JioHotstar, will be adopting a hybrid subscription model, which means that the fans will lose their privilege of watching the IPL for free, according to a report on Reuters. The …

JioHotstar launch: Here's what happens to your existing JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar subscription
1 month, 1 week ago

JioHotstar launch: Here's what happens to your existing JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar subscription

Hindustan Times  

JioHotstar launch: Reliance's JioStar has launched JioHotstar, its new streaming platform which was formed by merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar on Friday, February 14, 2025. Disney+ Hotstar subscribers will experience no disruption while they switch to the new platform, an Economic Times report quoted Kevin Vaz, CEO-entertainment at JioStar as saying. “We want users to experience a full journey, whether …

JioHotstar merger: new subscription plans, features and transition for existing users
1 month, 1 week ago

JioHotstar merger: new subscription plans, features and transition for existing users

The Hindu  

JioStar, the recently formed joint venture with the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, has announced the launch of JioHotstar, bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar – two leading OTT platforms for premium sports, and entertainment. With close to 3 lakh hours of entertainment, live sports coverage, and more than 50 crore users, JioHotstar is expected to redefine entertainment, the …

JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar come together to redefine the entertainment and sports streaming experience for India
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1 month, 1 week ago

JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar come together to redefine the entertainment and sports streaming experience for India

Firstpost  

With close to 3 lac hours of entertainment, unparalleled live sports coverage, and more than 50 crore users, JioHotstar is set to redefine entertainment and unlock Infinite Possibilities for audiences JioStar, the recently formed JV with the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, announced the launch of JioHotstar, bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar – two of India’s leading platforms …

Now That JioHotStar Is Here, Should You Uninstall JioCinema? Here's What Happens To Your Existing Plans & Shows
1 month, 1 week ago

Now That JioHotStar Is Here, Should You Uninstall JioCinema? Here's What Happens To Your Existing Plans & Shows

ABP News  

JioStar, the recently established joint venture formed through the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, has introduced a new streaming platform, JioHotstar. Once the update is in place, you will be able to browse through the JioHotstar app, which simply combines all the content of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar under a single banner. If you were an existing Disney+ Hotstar …

JioHotstar launched: Check subscription prices of new merged platform
1 month, 1 week ago

JioHotstar launched: Check subscription prices of new merged platform

Hindustan Times  

Reliance's JioStar has launched the JioHotstar streaming platform which merges JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. The platform features original domestic as well as international content from the likes of Disney, NBCUniversal's Peacock, Warner Bros. The next Super costs ₹ 299 for three months or ₹ 899 for a year and allows the subscriber to access content on any two devices at …

JioHotstar launched: JioStar merges JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
1 month, 1 week ago

JioHotstar launched: JioStar merges JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar

The Hindu  

JioStar, the recently formed joint venture with the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, has announced the launch of JioHotstar, bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar – two leading platforms for premium sports, and entertainment. Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar said, “At the core of JioHotstar is a powerful vision—to make premium entertainment truly accessible to all Indians. On …

JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merge to form new platform JioHotstar, announce new subscription plans
1 month, 1 week ago

JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merge to form new platform JioHotstar, announce new subscription plans

Hindustan Times  

There is a new OTT platform in the Indian market and it is already one of the largest, if not the absolute largest, in terms of subscriber base and users. The new OTT platform JioHotstar has launched, combining JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. According to a press note shared by JioStar, the new platform boasts of 'close to 3 lakh hours …

JioHotstar streaming platform launched as JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merges content
1 month, 1 week ago

JioHotstar streaming platform launched as JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar merges content

Live Mint  

JioStar has announced the launch of its new streaming platform, JioHotstar, integrating the company's two current services, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. Meanwhile, cricket streaming is expected to be a major part of the JioHotstar offering with rights to many major ICC events including IPL, WPL and domestic tournaments. The new streaming app offers ultra HD 4K streaming, multi-angle viewing, AI-powered …

JioCinema and Disney+ merge today: Here’s what JioStar offers you
1 month, 1 week ago

JioCinema and Disney+ merge today: Here’s what JioStar offers you

Live Mint  

Mumbai: JioStar, the joint venture owned by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd and the Walt Disney Company, has set ambitious goals for its video streaming business as it sets to merge the two OTT apps — JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar—into a new single OTT platform, JioHotstar today. “The idea is to allow every consumer to sample our content extensively,” said …

JioHotstar launched in India: Full details on new plans and pricing
1 month, 1 week ago

JioHotstar launched in India: Full details on new plans and pricing

India Today  

Jiocinema and Disney+ Hotstar have officially joined hands to bring a new OTT platform -- JioHotstar. But for the ad-free experience, the platform has confirmed that subscription plans will be available for users who want a higher resolution streaming, starting at Rs 149 per quarter. If using on mobile, users can subscribe to the JioHotstar app for Rs 149 per …

JioHotstar is now live in India, merges content from Jiocinema and Disney Hotstar
1 month, 1 week ago

JioHotstar is now live in India, merges content from Jiocinema and Disney Hotstar

India Today  

JioHotstar is a revamped streaming platform that mergers Jiocinema and Disney+ Hotstar in a single app. While the OG Disney+ Hotstar has changed its logo, the Jiocinema app will re-direct users to watch content on the JioHotstar app. In an announcement, JioHotstar said JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar subscribers will be able to easily transition to the new platform. The overwhelming …

JioHotstar launched: What happens to existing Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema users
1 month, 1 week ago

JioHotstar launched: What happens to existing Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema users

India Today  

JioHotstar has finally launched in India, after the dispute over domain ownership got over. Now, you might have heard about the merger between Viacom18 and Star India, which has resulted in JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar content being available on a single platform — JioHotstar. Naturally, this raises concerns for existing subscribers: What happens to their current JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar …

JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar merge to launch JioHotstar: What it means for you
1 month, 1 week ago

JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar merge to launch JioHotstar: What it means for you

India Today  

JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar have officially merged to create a new streaming platform, JioHotstar. The merger brings together two of India’s most popular streaming platforms, combining their content libraries, sports coverage, and technology to offer a wider range of entertainment. Kiran Mani, CEO - Digital at JioStar, said the platform is designed to allow users to experience its content without …

JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar combine to form new OTT platform JioHotstar
1 month, 1 week ago

JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar combine to form new OTT platform JioHotstar

New Indian Express  

The two OTT platforms, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar have merged together to form a new platform JioHotstar, said a press release shared by the platform. Speaking on the launch of JioHotstar, Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar said, “At the core of JioHotstar is a powerful vision—to make premium entertainment truly accessible to all Indians. By integrating AI-driven recommendations and …

Enjoy free YouTube Premium access for 2 years with JioFiber and AirFiber: Details here
2 months ago

Enjoy free YouTube Premium access for 2 years with JioFiber and AirFiber: Details here

India TV News  

Reliance Jio, one of the popular telecom service providers of India has come up with an exclusive benefit for those who love to watch videos seamlessly. JioFiber and Jio AirFiber postpaid customers will get a chance to get two years of YouTube Premium subscription for free. Eligibility and plans offering free YouTube Premium Jio announced that the free YouTube Premium …

Reliance, Disney finalise $8.5B merger of Indian assets; no clarity if JioCinema, Hotstar will merge into JioHotstar
4 months, 1 week ago

Reliance, Disney finalise $8.5B merger of Indian assets; no clarity if JioCinema, Hotstar will merge into JioHotstar

Hindustan Times  

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have completed the $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration//File Photo The Reliance-Disney merger In a joint release shared by the companies, it was mentioned that the newly formed divisions are entertainment, which houses Reliance's Colors TV channels and Disney's Star; digital, home to online streaming platforms JioCinema and Hotstar; and sports. …

Reliance-Disney merger: JioStar website goes live amid JioHotstar domain saga
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Reliance-Disney merger: JioStar website goes live amid JioHotstar domain saga

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing JioHotstar domain name saga, a new website called Jiostar has gone live. Earlier, the Delhi-based app developer offered the domain name to either Reliance Industries or Viacom18 for a fee to fund his education at Cambridge University. Reliance-Disney merger The Competition Commission of India and National Company Law Tribunal gave a nod to the merger between Disney …

Jio Star website goes live ahead of Jio, Disney+ Hostar merger, ends Jio Hotstar domain discussion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jio Star website goes live ahead of Jio, Disney+ Hostar merger, ends Jio Hotstar domain discussion

India TV News  

The merger between Reliance Jio's Viacom18 and Star India Private Limited is expected to wrap up this week. Ahead of the merger, a new website has appeared, which may be the future home of a new streaming service created from the combination of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar—both popular platforms in India. New domain name after merger The new streaming service …

Jio to launch new subscription plan for JioCinema: Here's what to expect
11 months ago

Jio to launch new subscription plan for JioCinema: Here's what to expect

India TV News  

Jio to launch new subscription plan for JioCinema: Here's what to expect JioCinema currently has only one paid plan, which offers content from HBO and Peacock. Jio is all set to launch a new subscription plan for its JioCinema users. The JioCinema Premium subscription, also known as the "JioCinema Best of Hollywood Plan," provides users with access to premium content …

Reliance's Jio Cinema may soon merge with Disney+ Hotstar: Here's what the OTT can offer
1 year, 2 months ago

Reliance's Jio Cinema may soon merge with Disney+ Hotstar: Here's what the OTT can offer

Hindustan Times  

In a major move that can change entertainment and OTT viewing in India, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance has signed a non-binding agreement with Walt Disney Co, taking the companies one step closer to the mega-merger between RIL and Disney Star. Jio Cinema and Hotstar are direct rivals, but their potential merger could be a game-changer in India's OTT industry. Jio Cinema …

Disney+ Hotstar rivals JioCinema, announces free streaming of ICC World Cup 2023 and Asia Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Disney+ Hotstar rivals JioCinema, announces free streaming of ICC World Cup 2023 and Asia Cup

India Today  

JioCinema is currently giving other streaming platforms a run for their money. The streaming service garnered attention by live streaming major sports tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup 2022 and IPL 2023. To counter JioCinema's increasing popularity, Disney+ Hotstar has announced that it will provide free live streaming of the Asia Cup and ICC Men's Cricket World Cup tournaments …

JioCinema paid plans with new content to be introduced soon: Here is everything we know
1 year, 10 months ago

JioCinema paid plans with new content to be introduced soon: Here is everything we know

India Today  

Over time, JioCinema has emerged as a popular OTT platform offering many web-series and movies at absolutely no extra cost. However, JioCinema will not remain free for long as the platform plans to charge users for its content and will introduce paid plans soon. Jio's plan to introduce paid plans is an attempt to compete against other major OTT players …

JioCinema new home to HBO and Warner Bros content in India
1 year, 10 months ago

JioCinema new home to HBO and Warner Bros content in India

The Hindu  

Starting next month, content from HBO, Max Original and Warner Bros will be available on the streaming platform JioCinema after Warner Bros Discovery and Viacom18 on Thursday announced a new multi-year agreement to bring titles from the premium American studio to Indian audiences. As per the deal, HBO Original, Max Original and Warner Bros. Television series will premiere on JioCinema …

Reliance Jio drops these recharge plans offering Disney+Hotstar subscription
2 years, 5 months ago

Reliance Jio drops these recharge plans offering Disney+Hotstar subscription

Hindustan Times  

Reliance Jio has withdrawn many of its prepaid plans which offered Disney + Hotstar Premium subscription. Only two Reliance Jio recharge options still offer bundled services after nine plans with Disney + Hotstar subscriptions were suddenly dropped. Along with a complimentary subscription to Disney + Hotstar, the company is also providing free access to Jio apps for this plan. This …

Reliance Jio launches 4 new prepaid plans with free Disney+ Hotstar subscription
2 years, 10 months ago

Reliance Jio launches 4 new prepaid plans with free Disney+ Hotstar subscription

India Today  

Reliance Jio has launched new prepaid recharge plans that offer at least three months of Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription. With the new prepaid packs, one won’t be required to separately buy Disney+ Hotstar subscription to watch all the cricket matches. Jio launches 4 prepaid recharge plans Reliance Jio has announced four prepaid plans that offer almost same benefits and the …

Jio prepaid plans with free Disney+ Hotstar subscription: Here's the full list
3 years ago

Jio prepaid plans with free Disney+ Hotstar subscription: Here's the full list

India Today  

Major telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone-idea offer free access to several OTT platforms with some of its prepaid as well as postpaid plans. List of Jio plans with free Disney+ Hotstar -Rs 3119 prepaid plan offers free Disney+ Hotstar subscription plan for a year, unlimited calling benefits, total of 740GB data with 2GB daily data limit, …

Reliance Jio launches 2 new prepaid plans with free Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription
3 years, 1 month ago

Reliance Jio launches 2 new prepaid plans with free Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription

India Today  

Reliance Jio has launched two new prepaid plans that offer a free Premium Disney+ Hotstar subscription, which is worth Rs 1,499. The new Rs 1,499 prepaid plan from Reliance Jio comes with 2GB of data per day, unlimited voice call benefits and 100 SMS per day. It includes 3GB of data per day, unlimited voice calls benefits and 100 SMS …

Want Disney+ Hotstar Free With Reliance Jio Prepaid? Here Is A List Of All Packs
3 years, 6 months ago

Want Disney+ Hotstar Free With Reliance Jio Prepaid? Here Is A List Of All Packs

News 18  

The bundling of OTT subscriptions along with prepaid and postpaid mobile plans is now very much the norm. One such bundling is done by Reliance Jio, which is offering the Disney+ Hotstar subscription worth Rs 499 with prepaid mobile recharge packs for Reliance Jio users. This is the complete list of Reliance Jio prepaid packs that include the Disney+ Hotstar …

Disney+Hotstar VIP partners with Jio, Airtel ahead of IPL
4 years, 6 months ago

Disney+Hotstar VIP partners with Jio, Airtel ahead of IPL

India TV News  

Disney+Hotstar VIP partners with Jio, Airtel ahead of IPL Both Jio and Airtel will offer "exciting" prepaid recharge plans bundled with a 12-months subscription to Disney+ Hotstar VIP. As cricket fans around the world prepare to watch the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League, streaming service Disney+ Hotstar VIP on Saturday said it has partnered with India's leading telecom …

Reliance Jio to reportedly provide free IPL 2020 live streaming with some prepaid plans: Know which ones
4 years, 7 months ago

Reliance Jio to reportedly provide free IPL 2020 live streaming with some prepaid plans: Know which ones

India TV News  

Reliance Jio could provide cricket fans in India with free live-streaming of the upcoming IPL 2020. The popular telecom operator could provide free live-streaming through some of its prepaid plans for access to the matches via Disney+ Hotstar. Jio plans to get free IPL 2020 live-streaming According to a report by 91Mobiles, Jio is expected to provide free live-streaming of …

Jio joins hands with Zee5 to offer the best of entertainment to its JioFiber customers
4 years, 9 months ago

Jio joins hands with Zee5 to offer the best of entertainment to its JioFiber customers

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing pandemic and the ensuing work-from-home situation have led to a major surge in demand for OTT entertainment. With this partnership, JioFiber will provide complimentary access to ZEE5’s library of 4500+ movies and 120+ originals to its customers. With continuous addition to our extensive and diverse content library across 12 different languages amidst the lockdown, we have ensured that …

Jio to offer free Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for a year: What to expect
4 years, 9 months ago

Jio to offer free Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for a year: What to expect

India TV News  

Reliance Jio is partnering up with Disney+ Hotstar in order to offer benefits to its subscribers. According to the teasers by the telecom operator, Jio subscribers will get access to Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for one year with select plans. This will allow users to access a wide range of content including Disney+ shows, movies, Kids content, live sports including …

Jio to soon offer Disney+ Hotstar VIP annual susbcription, worth Rs 399, for free
4 years, 9 months ago

Jio to soon offer Disney+ Hotstar VIP annual susbcription, worth Rs 399, for free

India Today  

Disney+ Hotstar will soon be available to access as a complimentary service to Jio customers. The teaser says Jio customers will be able to "enjoy Disney+ Hotstar" VIP subscription for one year, which normally costs Rs 399 annually. Reliance Jio will not offer the Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription to its customers as a complimentary service, at least initially. The Disney+ …

Jio GigaFiber, GigaTV could launch on August 12: Here's what we can expect about pricing and other features
5 years, 8 months ago

Jio GigaFiber, GigaTV could launch on August 12: Here's what we can expect about pricing and other features

India Today  

Almost a year ago, Reliance announced its foray into the broadband and DTH TV sectors in India with Jio GigaFiber and since then, the service has been in a kind of free public beta in various cities under the Preview offer. Along with Jio GigaFiber, Reliance could also announce its foray into the TV sector with its GigaTV or Jio …

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