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 the platform’s role in sports, Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports, JioStar, said, “Sports in India is more than just a game—it’s passion, pride, and a shared experience that unites millions. JioHotstar is revolutionising how fans experience live sports, combining the best of technology, access, and innovation.” “Whether it’s the high-octane IPL, the drama of the Champions Trophy, or the electric atmosphere of a Premier League showdown, we are committed to delivering an experience that is as immersive as being in the stadium itself.

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JioStar begins layoffs after merger, over 1,100 face the axe
3 weeks 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 – Unveiling Infinite Possibilities
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1 month, 1 week ago

JioHotstar – Unveiling Infinite Possibilities

Deccan Chronicle  

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 for premium sports, entertainment and lots more. With close to 3 lac hours of entertainment, unparalleled live sports coverage, and more than 50 crore users, JioHotstar is set to redefine …

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 …

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? …

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 …

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 …

Former Disney+ Hotstar CEO Sajith Sivanandan moves to Jio Mobile Digital Services as president
2 months ago

Former Disney+ Hotstar CEO Sajith Sivanandan moves to Jio Mobile Digital Services as president

Live Mint  

Sajith Sivanandan, former chief executive officer of Disney+ Hotstar, has moved to Jio Mobile Digital Services as president. Sivanandan confirmed the development on LinkedIn, describing his new role as an opportunity to build a suite of scalable digital services for Jio Mobile, powered by artificial intelligence. Having joined Disney+ Hotstar in October 2022 and stepping down in December 2024, Sivanandan …

JioStar website launched with entertainment plans starting at just Rs 15
4 months, 1 week ago

JioStar website launched with entertainment plans starting at just Rs 15

India TV News  

The merger between Reliance Jio and Walt Disney's Disney Star is now finalized, paving the way for the launch of a new entertainment platform. This joint venture combines India’s two leading OTT streaming services, Jio Cinema and Jio Hotstar, resulting in the new website Jiostar.com, which offers users an exciting array of entertainment options. For Standard Definition content, here’s a …

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 …

Siblings from Dubai Take Center Stage in JioHotstar Saga
5 months ago

Siblings from Dubai Take Center Stage in JioHotstar Saga

Live Mint  

JioHotstar domain saga takes a new turn as the mysterious techie disappears, leaving behind a message from two UAE siblings. The domain is now a platform for Jainam and Jivika, who aim to make a difference through a philanthropic mission. The development has sparked speculation and raised questions about Reliance's response to the saga.

Delhi Techie Offers to Sell JioHotstar Domain to Streaming Giants
5 months ago

Delhi Techie Offers to Sell JioHotstar Domain to Streaming Giants

Live Mint  

Delhi-based app developer offers to sell the JioHotstar domain name to either Reliance Industries (RIL) or Viacom18 for a fee. The techie, who is currently pursuing his goal of studying at Cambridge University, hypothesizes that the company would likely follow the same rebranding process with Hotstar, potentially renaming it to JioHotstar. The app developer, motivated by the exposure to the …

JioCinema Premium Plan to redefine subscription market
11 months ago

JioCinema Premium Plan to redefine subscription market

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With the phenomenal success of the Indian Premier League and an award-winning entertainment offering, JioCinema has established itself as a destination for premium entertainment in every Indian household. Now, solving for key consumer interruptions such as device restrictions, low-quality video and high-cost subscription plans, JioCinema announced its new subscription offering, ‘JioCinema Premium’. Existing JioCinema Premium members will now enjoy …

Reliance, Disney announce merger, Nita Ambani to head merged entity
1 year ago

Reliance, Disney announce merger, Nita Ambani to head merged entity

India Today  

Reliance Industries Limited and Walt Disney Company have officially signed a binding agreement to merge their media businesses in India. Reliance went on to say that as part of the pact, the media undertaking of Viacom18 will be merged into Star India Private Limited through a court-approved scheme of arrangement. Simply put, the joint venture will bring together the operations …

Reliance's Jio Cinema may soon merge with Disney+ Hotstar: Here's what the OTT can offer
1 year, 3 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 …

‘Disney+ Hotstar is here to serve many Indias, not one’
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Disney+ Hotstar is here to serve many Indias, not one’

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Video streaming service Disney+Hotstar is shifting gears to adapt to changing subscriber dynamics in the Indian market, following a drop in its paid subscriber base from over 61.3 million to 40.4 million over the past nine months, after it failed to secure the digital rights of the Indian Premier League. This may be debatable, and I may be …

Sony+Disney might make better sense than Sony+Zee
1 year, 5 months ago

Sony+Disney might make better sense than Sony+Zee

Live Mint  

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s reported bid for Disney’s India business may turn out to be a gamechanger in India’s rapidly changing media and entertainment market. It would also help SPE, the global entertainment arm of Sony Group, kill two birds with one stone – by cobbling together a strong and viable entity in India to take on the challenge from Mukesh …

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, 11 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 …

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 …

Jio 5G, JioTV Plus, '2G Mukt' India: Major Announcements By Mukesh Ambani At Reliance AGM 2020 | 5 Points
4 years, 8 months ago

Jio 5G, JioTV Plus, '2G Mukt' India: Major Announcements By Mukesh Ambani At Reliance AGM 2020 | 5 Points

ABP News  

RIL completed India’s largest-ever ₹53,124cr Rights Issue. It was over-subscribed 1.59 times, setting another record in Indian capital markets: Mukesh Ambani at #RILAGM #NayeIndiaKaNayaJosh #Jio — Reliance Jio July 15, 2020 In a major event, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday announced that Google is going to invest Rs 33,737 crore in Jio Platforms for an equity stake of …

7 Bollywood titles to hit Disney+ Hotstar 7 new titles to hit Disney+ Hotstar
4 years, 8 months ago

7 Bollywood titles to hit Disney+ Hotstar 7 new titles to hit Disney+ Hotstar

Live Mint  

Disney+ Hotstar, the video streaming service owned by Walt Disney, has announced the acquisition and release of seven Bollywood titles featuring stars such as Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt, directly on the streaming platform, in what is estimated to be a ₹400-crore deal. At least three of the titles that the service has notched up are big-ticket films, …

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 Partners With ZEE5 to Bring You The Best of Entertainment
4 years, 9 months ago

Jio Partners With ZEE5 to Bring You The Best of Entertainment

The Quint  

What You Get If you’re a JioFiber subscriber, you’re in for an entertainment treat. You can binge-watch your way through ZEE5’s exhaustive content library that includes 4500+ movies, 120+ originals and more. To be able to enjoy free ZEE5’s premium content, you should subscribe to plans starting at Rs 849 / month and above. The Perfect Match Partnering with JioFiber …

Disney+ to launch in India on April 3 combined with Hotstar
4 years, 11 months ago

Disney+ to launch in India on April 3 combined with Hotstar

India TV News  

Star India on Tuesday announced the launch of Disney+ in India by upgrading their streaming app Hotstar on April 3. Disney+ launch gives consumers an access to over 250 superhero and animated films, over 100 series including Disney+ Originals like "The Mandalorian besides the Hotstar specials and Bollywood releases, the company said in a release. Today, as we unveil Disney+ …

Disney+ Hotstar Launch Delayed Because of IPL, What we Had Was a Glimpse of What is To Come
5 years ago

Disney+ Hotstar Launch Delayed Because of IPL, What we Had Was a Glimpse of What is To Come

News 18  

The much-awaited launch of the Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform in India has been delayed. The Hotstar Premium subscription costs Rs 299 per month or Rs 999 per year and includes all content on the platform. At Rs 365 for an entire year, the Hotstar VIP subscription plan is among the most inexpensive annual subscription plan among all streaming services in …

Hotstar set to stream Disney+ content in India with no extra cost
5 years, 11 months ago

Hotstar set to stream Disney+ content in India with no extra cost

India TV News  

Hotstar, the digital and entertainment platform in India will start offering Disney+ content to Indian customers. Being one of the best video streaming deals in the world, a yearly Rs 999 plan of Hotstar allows users to access HBO's original shows that include Game of Thrones, movies and live sports content. Also, read: Samsung Galaxy Fold, the first foldable display …

Now watch Cinderella, Mickey Mouse, Iron Man, other Disney movies on JioCinema app, here's how to access
6 years, 3 months ago

Now watch Cinderella, Mickey Mouse, Iron Man, other Disney movies on JioCinema app, here's how to access

ABP News  

Mumbai: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio has joined forces with media conglomerate Disney India to feature dedicated section with content including movies, animations, series, shorts and more. As per Jio’s official media release, JioCinema, Jio’s digital app and Disney India have come together to offer timeless stories and beloved characters from the biggest brands in story-telling: Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucas …

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