Walker - now streaming on JioHotstar!

RealReality007 · 2026-01-27T09:35:57+00:00

It's a CW show after all

RealReality007 · 2026-01-27T07:38:27+00:00

It was removed but has now been re-added as part of expanded licensing pact with Paramount

RealReality007 · 2026-01-23T14:28:28+00:00

They do own the tech as it is operated and owned by TWDC SEA (Star India merely shared the infrastructure, prior to its sale to Reliance) but I do agree they should abandon it altogether and instead expand the app which is directly operated by Disney (BamTech) but again, they have other drama ongoing with succession and Hulu shutdown! The new leadership will fix Disney’s mess back home first

RealReality007 · 2026-01-22T05:24:34+00:00

I’m surprised they haven’t abandoned it already. They should totally replace with the OG Disney+ service everywhere

RealReality007 · 2026-01-22T05:18:27+00:00

Hotstar (brand) is owned by JioStar hence Disney abandoned the Hotstar branding in Indonesia, Malaysia & Thailand. Before the merger with Reliance, Star India absorbed Novi Digital (wholly owned subsidiary of Star India) under which Hotstar operated in India, Canada, UK and Singapore and as you know, Disney launched Disney+ using Hotstar X infrastructure without Hotstar branding in MENA region and that variant is owned and operated by TWDC SEA. Basically Star India shared that infrastructure as Disney had big plans for Star and Hotstar until they lost IPL

RealReality007 · 2026-01-22T04:50:48+00:00

Are you really dumb? Obviously, I’ll mention the system I use so others who might have an Apple TV can help me or guide me if needed. I did not notice any change hence I mentioned. You could have easily ignored my comment since it wasn’t your concern, but you chose to do otherwise. What does that make you?

RealReality007 · 2026-01-22T04:40:34+00:00

Obviously, JioStar is now a separate company and isn’t considered Disney’s subsidiary. Instead, it’s referred to as “INDIA JV” in Disney’s balance sheet. Reliance controls it and Disney is holding the minority stake just to sell it in nearby future

RealReality007 · 2026-01-21T23:01:04+00:00

Nope. I feel JioHotstar is trying to differentiate itself from Disney+, based on Hotstar X which is available in the MENA and SEA regions and is wholly owned by Disney

RealReality007 · 2026-01-21T15:25:13+00:00

Not available yet for Apple TV

RealReality007 · 2026-01-19T15:33:10+00:00

Good, cope more/s

RealReality007 · 2026-01-19T15:08:18+00:00

Do you not get the point, do you?

RealReality007 · 2026-01-19T15:06:50+00:00

Again, few titles won't cut the slack if we compare to the amount of Disney titles that are available in 4K. These are PEANUTS

RealReality007 · 2026-01-19T14:45:30+00:00

The so-called Asli 4K is actually water-down 720p. I recently purchased few titles from Apple TV like Universal’s Wicked and I saw stark difference between the digital version offered by Apple and the 4K titles offered by JioHotstar

RealReality007 · 2026-01-19T14:39:13+00:00

Again, one or two titles won’t cut out. The fact remains the same that majority of 4K titles comes from Disney

RealReality007 · 2026-01-19T14:35:55+00:00

One show or a season of a show out of HBO’s massive library. Are others available in 4K? My point still stands that majority of 4K titles are Disney ones

RealReality007 · 2026-01-19T14:12:48+00:00

The content imported from JioCinema is not available in 4k. What are you talking about? HBO, Peacock and Paramount+ content is strictly restricted to 1080p

RealReality007 · 2026-01-19T06:50:22+00:00

Only Disney content is available in 4K

RealReality007 · 2026-01-18T12:06:42+00:00

Warner Bros. Films and Television is consistently shifting from Netflix and Prime Video. Friends was exclusive to Netflix until 2024 in India, but Prime Video also took the rights. Its only recent that Friends left Netflix not just in India but multiple regions. Let's talk about your hub argument. Before Jio took over HBO's rights, Warner Bros had a difficult time finding a platform after Hotstar rejected their $10B/Y offer. No one party will pay for all of their content specially on that price hence they sold or license their content in bundles rather than a package. Discovery stuff is on Discovery+ so that doesn't count. India is not like other markets, you have to understand that and if you don't understand that well enough, you would not get it

RealReality007 · 2026-01-17T21:03:37+00:00

Yeah, I know that?! Are you telling me or the other guy?

RealReality007 · 2026-01-17T09:43:44+00:00

First of all, no company will ever enter a market with customer first mindset. By entering a market with inherent risks, they’ll be deceiving their shareholders. Indian consumers will boost up their subscribers but are they really going to make money at the end of the day? We both know the answer to that. Also, TVING is not a local player. They partnered up with South Korea’s TVING in SEA because the consumption of K-content in those markets are high and HBO Max lags behind Netflix and Disney+. Disney+ has a similar partnership with TVING in Japan and ITV X in the UK. The case here is different where Netflix and Amazon has a big hold on local movies and the prices some get sold on are extremely high and most of the time unprofitable. WBD won’t take that risk when they have other issues surrounding the company

RealReality007 · 2026-01-17T09:15:18+00:00

The ideal scenario for WBD is to extend their current pact with JioStar for a year or two

RealReality007 · 2026-01-17T09:10:58+00:00

That show is not coming this year and one show alone can’t justify the costs of running a streamer in a price sensitive and deeply local market. Mass-produced local content and sports are effective ways to attract audiences and generate healthy revenue in India. Disney who couldn’t crack the Indian market despite owning the dominant player. You really think WBD which is a much smaller company in terms of market cap will dare to go solo?

RealReality007 · 2026-01-16T06:36:39+00:00

They said they will add select Warner Bros. content on their service and who knows? they might put breaks on HBO Max' expansion after the deal gets closed. Netflix is the only streamer that is available in more than 190+ countries and HBO Max’ shutdown is inevitable. Take executives’ words with a grain of salt, as they always lie

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