The deal is Aksh’s second to bring Hollywood content to icontrol subscribers who now have access to movies from Walt Disney Pictures, Disney/Pixar, Miramax Films and Touchstone Pictures.
The tie-up also gives subscribers the flexibility to watch Disney movies without any advertisement at their convenience and offers bookmarking features for subscribers to view at their own time.
The tie-up also gives subscribers the flexibility to watch Disney movies without any advertisement at their convenience and offers bookmarking features for subscribers to view at their own time.
Dr. Kailash Choudhari, managing director of Aksh Optifibre, said: “Entering into this agreement with Disney helps us ensure that our icontrol IPTV service has a continuous slate of outstanding movies. We're enthusiastic to enter this new agreement with one of the greatest brands in the entertainment industry, especially at a time when we're expanding to reach out to more people.”
“The Indian television and film audience is vast and sophisticated and we see huge growth opportunities in the next five to 10 years for new media initiatives. This new deal means that Indian viewers can enjoy more quality Disney entertainment at the touch of their remote,” added Rob Gilby, senior vice president and managing director for Disney-ABC International Television Asia-Pacific.
Aksh currently provides IPTV services in association with MTNL in Delhi and Mumbai and with BSNL for 20 cities in north India.
