FEEL-GOOD SHOWS TO CATCH ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR THIS RAMADHAN

FEEL-GOOD SHOWS TO CATCH ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR THIS RAMADHAN

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Embarking on the journey of Ramadhan means taking the time to focus on self-reflection, spirituality and most importantly healing. Be it before or after “buka puasa”, why not get into shows that will make you feel more connected with your inner self?

This Ramadhan, we’ve rounded up some feel-good shows on Disney+ Hotstar that highlight the act of self-love and healing. From local shows to documentaries and even Korean dramas, there’s always something for everybody to enjoy. 

CINTA SUBUH 

Angga, a college student who rarely wakes up in time to pray the morning prayer, falls in love with Ratih, a clever and religious young man. Ratih wants a partner who can help him get closer to his religion and so he wants to help guide Angga. As the pressure increases, Angga soon realizes that they are not compatible with one another and she decides to part ways. The story is a great example that while we should always strive to improve and be better, we should also let go of things that do not serve us.

LIMITLESS WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH 

Chris Hemsworth is on a mission to live better for longer. With the help of top scientists, he takes on six epic challenges to push his mind and body to the limit.  Why not spend this Ramadhan fasting with Chris Hemsworth while discovering how abstaining from food cleanses your body and more importantly repairs your cells. In one of the episodes, we learn how fasting strengthens the mind and literally heals the body. 

AYAHANDA 

A village Imam and Jurunikah who teaches at an old surau, is faced with a conflict when the villagers seek for him to be replaced by a younger Imam. Ayahanda is about family conflict, as the children find it difficult to reason with their father. However, at the end, they manage to overcome their differences as the children vow to be more understanding towards their father. True to the meaning of Ramadhan, this story teaches us how liberating forgiveness can be and how a whole family unit can start to heal when everyone puts aside their differences and strive to understand each other better. 

MS MARVEL 

Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager and a Super Hero mega fan, feels like she doesn’t fit in. That is until she gets her superpowers. Kamala is now on a journey to discover her full potential and goes through it with the help of her best friends, Bruno and Nakia. In this series, Kamala and Nakia are of Muslim heritage and trying to balance that with the American lifestyle has not always been easy. However, Nakia shows us that when you embrace your culture, traditions and live life the way you want to rather than trying to please others, you can find your voice and heal. The series also showcases their Eid Mubarak celebration so why not countdown the days to Hari Raya with Kamala and Nakia.

ONE DOLLAR LAWYER 

Jihun is one of the best lawyers while routinely only charging only one dollar per case and is committed to social justice and defending fundamental human rights. He may be an eccentric lawyer with an unusual style but he wasn’t always like that. In fact he used to be the complete opposite. So what’s changed? Is he truly happier or has he just found a different perspective in life? Go through this journey of self-discovery and healing with Jihun in One Dollar Lawyer.

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ABOUT DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Disney+ Hotstar is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. The flagship direct-to- consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ Hotstar is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content.

With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ Hotstar is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit hotstar.com, or find the Disney+ Hotstar app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

MARCH TOGETHER WITH THESE POWERFUL AND DIVERSE FEMALE LEADS ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

MARCH TOGETHER WITH THESE POWERFUL AND DIVERSE FEMALE LEADS ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Friday, 3 March 2023

This International Women’s Day, gather all your best gal pals and catch some of the most empowering and captivating shows featuring powerful female leads on Disney+ Hotstar. Be inspired by stories of triumph, independence, change, hardship and support. From ‘Turning Red’ to ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, these shows feature formidable women who are fearless, strong, uplifting and transformative.  

Here are five must-watch shows with strong female leads you won’t want to miss on Disney+ Hotstar.

PANDORA: BENEATH THE PARADISE

Hong Taera, a woman who is incapable of remembering her past, seems to be the envy of many – living a seemingly perfect life with her successful husband and loving daughter by her side. However, when memories from her past resurfaces, Taera’s picture-perfect life is shattered as she realizes she is nothing more than a puppet in an elaborate game. Taera will do anything to take back control, protect her family, and get revenge on those responsible for making her perfect life a nightmare. Catch this revenge story of a woman who will protect her family no matter what on Disney+ Hotstar from March 11.

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER

In the wake of King T’Challa’s death, it’s now up to his mother, Queen Ramonda and sister, Shuri, along with War Dog Nakia, Okoye and the Dora Milaje warriors to protect their nation from intervening world powers that wants to conquer the surface world with Wakanda’s help. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, these strong women must band together and figure out how to forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda, all while attempting to ordain a new Black Panther.

SPECIAL FORCE: ANARCHY

Iman, a young and courageous police woman is recruited to join an elite anti-corruption special forces team led by her father, Commander Qabil. Specially created to solve only the most dangerous criminal cases, Iman’s entry into the team sees her investigating a planned bank heist and unexpectedly coming face to face with a dangerous underground group. As events unfold, she uncovers a secret that will leave her faced with an impossible choice. Catch this action-packed police drama that centers around the empowering and motivating lead woman, Iman along with her partner Sara.

TURNING RED

This remarkable intimate coming-of-age tale follows Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old girl who struggles to remain her mother’s dutiful daughter while managing the chaos of adolescence. One day, she awakens after a particularly spooky nightmare to find that she has transformed into a giant red panda and only an ancient ritual can turn back the effects of the curse. Watch how this comical huge red panda bumbles her way through her world of duty to her family while trying to spread her wings with her friends.

SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW

This Marvel Studios’ comedy series follows Jennifer Walters, an ambitious, hard-working lawyer who specialises in superhuman-oriented legal cases. Presumably content with her life as a single, 30- something attorney, an unexpected event will see her transform into a green, 6-foot-7 inch superpowered hulk when she feels anger or fear. Watch how this powerful woman navigates her complicated life – whether she's fighting bad guys, defending a client, or managing her messy social life.

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ABOUT DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Disney+ Hotstar is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. The flagship direct-to-

consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ Hotstar is part of the Disney Media, Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content.

With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ Hotstar is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit hotstar.com, or find the Disney+ Hotstar app on most mobile and connected TV

devices.

6 Shows On Disney+ Hotstar To Match Your Valentine’s Day Mood

6 Shows On Disney+ Hotstar To Match Your Valentine’s Day Mood

Friday, 10 February 2023

Experience love, tragedy and solidarity this Valentine’s Day with Disney+ Hotstar. Whether you are looking for an epic romance, a sisterly love, or a heart-wrenching tearjerker, here is a list of shows to celebrate this special day with your loved ones on Disney+ Hotstar.

1. CALL IT LOVE

Sent into a downward spiral after discovering her father’s infidelity, Woojoo’s situation goes from bad to worse when her father unexpectedly dies and his mistress kicks her out of the house. While she plans her revenge, Woojoo has no clue that she will fall in love with Dongjin, the son of the woman who ruined her life. Catch Call It Love on Disney+ Hotstar from February 22.

2. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances by Josh Groban as the Beast and H.E.R. as Belle, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.

3. SPECIAL FORCE: ANARCHY

An exceptional police officer in every sense, Iman is recruited to join an elite anti-corruption special forces team led by her father, Commander Qabil. Specially created to solve only the most dangerous criminal cases, Iman’s entry into the team sees her uncover a planned heist on Bank Tenggara by a violent criminal gang known as Azazel, seemingly led by a man called Umar. 

As Iman closes in on the gang, her team is caught in a standoff, leading to shocking revelations that will leave her faced with an impossible choice. Get ready to feel inspired by Iman and her partner Sara, as they navigate a world that is often unfair to women. Catch this dynamic duo with your gal-pals on Disney+ Hotstar.

4. EJEN ALI SEASON 3 PART 2

Part Two of Season 3 picks up in the aftermath of Rizwan’s surprise appearance during the chaos at the Cyberjaya Science Centre. As the Arena competition continues to evolve, Ali struggles to adapt yet again while the remaining competitors eye the top four spots in the final challenge. Meanwhile, the shadowy figure, Cero quietly sets his play into motion and unleashes the Numoros’ explosive attack on M.A.T.A. Celebrate platonic love as you watch how Ali and his friends grow and motivate each other to be their best selves.

5. MENDUA

Mendua, the Indonesian adaptation of “Doctor Foster”, starring Adinia Wirasti, Chicco Jerikho and Tatjana Saphira, tells the story of a happily married woman of 15 years who suddenly begins to suspect that her husband may be having an affair. But what starts off as a fleeting thought becomes an obsession. Watch what happens on Disney+ Hotstar.

6. REVENGE OF OTHERS

Following the suspicious death of her twin brother, Ok Chanmi, a shooting athlete, takes the extraordinary step of transferring to her brother’s school in an attempt to uncover the truth and find out why the police and school authorities seem to have covered up his death. Driven by her love for her brother and a need to understand what happened, Chanmi will partner with another student, Ji Suheon, to exact revenge by proxy on those who bully others. Catch them both on Disney+ Hotstar to see what triggers their feelings to develop.

HOP INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THIS CHINESE NEW YEAR

HOP INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THIS CHINESE NEW YEAR

Friday, 20 January 2023

Nothing beats good food, family gossip and dazzling fireworks during a celebration, but sometimes it’s nice to gather your loved ones to watch a couple shows amidst all the festivities. Here are five shows from Disney+ Hotstar to stream with your friends and family to kick off the Year of the Rabbit.

SUPER JUNIOR: THE LAST MAN STANDING

There’s more than one reason to celebrate the New Year with SUPER JUNIOR: THE LAST MAN STANDING. Follow along with your favourite idols as you watch their journey to stardom. Get a peek into a one-of-a-kind exploration of SUPER JUNIOR and its members and what it takes to navigate the modern K-Pop industry.

THE FIRST RESPONDERS

If you’re looking for a stirring and heart-warming show, The First Responders is the show for you. The series follows Jin Hogae, a talented detective, Bong Dojin, an enthusiastic firefighter, and Song Seol, a paramedic with a warm heart. Watch as fate and tragedy brings them all together to save lives.

THE MENU

This highly anticipated and critically acclaimed film is finally available to stream and you don’t want to miss it! Starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, this dark comedy film is not for the faint of heart. Get ready to feast your eyes as a young couple travels to a destination restaurant only to be met with unwelcomed surprises.

SPECIAL FORCE: ANARCHY

A local film with strong female leads? Yes, please! Special Force: Anarchy is directed by Malaysia’s own Syafiq Yusof. Starring M.Nasir, Puteri Aishah, Elizabeth Tan and other homegrown talent, the action packed series follows Iman, a courageous young police officer whose investigation into a planned robbery leads her to a dangerous underground group. There she stumbles upon a secret that could change everything.

BIG BET

Nothing gets the family going like a game of cards and Big Bet is sure to inspire the competitive spirit in everyone. Being a legend in the casino world doesn’t come easy. Murder, crime and mayhem follow Cha Moo-Sik as he gets involved in a situation that leads to his life teetering on the brink of collapse. With only one card left to play, Cha Moo-Sik makes the bet of his life.

Need more shows to get you through the long holiday period? Check out these latest releases and more this Chinese New Year here on Disney+ Hotstar. 

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ABOUT DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Disney+ Hotstar is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ Hotstar is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ Hotstar is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit hotstar.com, or find the Disney+ Hotstar app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

“SPECIAL FORCE: ANARCHY” BAKAL DISTRIM SECARA EKSKLUSIF DI DISNEY+ HOTSTAR MULAI 14 JANUARI

“SPECIAL FORCE: ANARCHY” BAKAL DISTRIM SECARA EKSKLUSIF DI DISNEY+ HOTSTAR MULAI 14 JANUARI

Friday, 13 January 2023

“SPECIAL FORCE: ANARCHY” BAKAL DISTRIM SECARA EKSKLUSIF DI DISNEY+ HOTSTAR MULAI 14 JANUARI | Dibintangi oleh Dato’ M. Nasir dan Puteri Aishah, siri Original ini diarahkan oleh pengarah muda prolifik, Syafiq Yusof.

Mulakan keterujaan tahun baru dengan Special Force: Anarchy - siri Original Malaysia yang bakal ditayangkan secara eksklusif di Disney+ Hotstar mulai 14 Januari.

Siri Original tujuh episod ini mengikuti perjalanan Iman (Puteri Aishah), seorang pegawai polis muda yang berani dari sebuah negara fiksyen, Tenggara dalam menyiasat sebuah kes rompakan bank terancang. Siasatan yang dilakukan telah mempertemukannya dengan satu kumpulan jenayah berbahaya dan membuka satu lembaran rahsia besar yang mampu mengubah segalanya.

Special Force: Anarchy turut dibintangi oleh penyanyi, komposer dan artis legenda Dato’ M. Nasir sebagai Umar, yang merupakan dalang di sebalik rompakan Bank Tenggara serta ketua kumpulan Anarki.

Drama bersiri ini turut membariskan bintang-bintang tersohor seperti Hasnul Rahmat, Alvin Wong, Johan As'ari serta Fify Azmi (pemenang anugerah ‘Pelakon Harapan Wanita Terbaik’ pada Festival Filem Malaysia ke-31), Chacha Maembong, Yusuf Bahrain, Anas Ridzuan, Elizabeth Tan, Dynas Mokhtar, dan Steve Yap.

Special Force: Anarchy diarahkan oleh Syafiq Yusof, pemenang anugerah ‘Pengarah Harapan Terbaik’ pada Festival Filem Malaysia 2012 serta anugerah ‘Pengarah Filem Terbaik’ pada 2017 oleh PROFIMA (Pekerja Filem Profesional Malaysia), di bawah terbitan Skop Productions.

Strim Special Force: Anarchy secara eksklusif di Disney+ Hotstar mulai 14 Januari.

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Tentang Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia

Disney+ Hotstar merupakan platform penstriman khusus untuk filem dan rancangan daripada Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars dan National Geographic, The Simpsons, dan sebagainya. Perkhidmatan penstriman ‘langsung kepada pengguna’ yang terulung daripada The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ Hotstar adalah sebahagian daripada segmen Pengedaran Media & Hiburan Disney. Perkhidmatan ini menawarkan koleksi asal eksklusif yang semakin berkembang, termasuk filem panjang lebar, dokumentari, siri aksi langsung dan animasi serta kandungan bentuk pendek. Menawarkan akses yang pertama seumpamanya kepada warisan sejarah filem dan televisyen yang lama dan luar biasa, Disney+ Hotstar turut menjadi platform penstriman eksklusif untuk keluaran terbaru daripada The Walt Disney Studios. Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari hotstar.com atau muat turun aplikasi Disney+ Hotstar pada kebanyakan peranti mudah alih dan TV yang disambungkan.

“CALL IT LOVE” ARRIVES EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR FEBRUARY 22, 2023

“CALL IT LOVE” ARRIVES EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

NEW KOREAN ROMANCE SERIES “CALL IT LOVE” ARRIVES EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR FEBRUARY 22 | Starring Kim Youngkwang, Lee Sungkyoung, Sung Jun, Ahn Heeyeon, and Kim Yewon, this upcoming Original series is directed by Lee Kwangyoung

When Woojoo’s life gets turned on its head by her father’s mistress she will go to unbelievable lengths to get her own back in Call It Love, a new Korean romance series coming exclusively to Disney+ Hotstar February 22.

Sent into a downward spiral after discovering her father’s infidelity, Woojoo’s situation goes from bad to worse when her father unexpectedly dies and his mistress kicks her out of the house. While she plans her revenge, Woojoo has no clue that she will fall in love with Dongjin, the son of the woman who ruined her life.

Starring Kim Youngkwang (Somebody, On Your Wedding Day) as lonely CEO Han Dongjin; Lee Sungkyoung (Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo, The Doctors) as the mistreated Sim Woojoo, Sung Jun (Island, Discovery of Love) as Woojoo’s friend; Ahn Heeyeon (Hit The Spot) as Dongin’s ex-girlfriend; and Kim Yewon (You Are My Spring) as Woojoo’s sister, Call It Love is directed by Lee Kwangyoung (No, Thank You).

First announced as part of the Disney Content Showcase 2022, Call It Love joins a host of Hallyu hits currently available on Disney+ Hotstar including Big Mouth about an inept lawyer who is forced to become a notorious conman after being falsely imprisoned, and Snowdrop about a university student who goes against her family and her country to help the man she loves; as well as an endlessly entertaining array of global titles and more.

Enjoy Call It Love exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar from February 22.

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“TOKYO REVENGERS: CHRISTMAS SHOWDOWN ARC” TO DEBUT ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR THIS WEEK

“TOKYO REVENGERS: CHRISTMAS SHOWDOWN ARC” TO DEBUT ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR THIS WEEK

Tuesday, 3 January 2023

UNMISSABLE ANIME “TOKYO REVENGERS: CHRISTMAS SHOWDOWN ARC” TO DEBUT ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR THIS WEEK | The long-awaited sequel debuts January 8 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar

On January 8, Disney+ Hotstar kickstarts a year of upcoming unforgettable releases with the long-awaited debut of Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc.

An eagerly anticipated sequel, this exciting series invites viewers to follow former bad boy Takemichi as he uses his accidentally acquired powers to go back in time and save his high school girlfriend from being murdered by the Tokyo Manji gang – unwittingly changing the destinies of those around him.

An anime adaptation of Ken Wakui’s bestselling Tokyo Revengers manga series, Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc is directed by Koichi Hatsumi, produced by LIDENFILMS, and features the exciting addition of veteran voice actor Tomokazu Sugita, and popular singer and voice actor Mikako Komatsu as characters Taiju Shiba and Tuzuha Shiba.

Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc was first revealed as part of an expansion to the long-standing collaboration with leading publishing house Kodansha announced at the Disney Content Showcase in November 2022. It is the latest anime title to join the extensive library of content available on Disney+ Hotstar, including other Japanese series such as the live action Psychothriller Gannibal and Lost Man Found, as well as a whole host of thrilling APAC and global tentpole titles.

Enjoy Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar from January 8.

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ABOUT DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Disney+ Hotstar is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ Hotstar is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ Hotstar is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit hotstar.com, or find the Disney+ Hotstar app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

JAPANESE PSYCHOTHRILLER “GANNIBAL” AVAILABLE TODAY EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

JAPANESE PSYCHOTHRILLER “GANNIBAL” AVAILABLE TODAY EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Wednesday, 28 December 2022

JAPANESE PSYCHOTHRILLER “GANNIBAL” AVAILABLE TODAY EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ HOTSTAR | Starring Yuya Yagira, Show Kasamatsu, Riho Yoshioka, and featuring a skin-crawlingly tense storyline, enjoy the first two episodes of “Gannibal” from today

Disney+ Hotstar audiences across the world today awoke to the spine-chilling arrival of Gannibal, a heart-pounding new Japanese psychothriller that starts streaming on Disney+ Hotstar today.

Set in Kuge, a fictional Japanese village, Gannibal sees newly moved police officer Daigo Agawa arrive a broken man. While things start off promisingly for the new arrival, a series of alarming events, including the unexpected death of an elderly villager, begin to unfold, leading Daigo to the horrifying realization that something is deeply wrong with the village and those who live there. Thrown into a hostile environment with suspense around every corner, will the latest police officer to patrol the streets of Kuge village be able to bring those responsible to justice before it’s too late?

Based on the hit manga series of the same name by Masaaki Ninomiya, Gannibal features a unique storyline. Yuya Yagira (HOKUSAI, Asakusa Kid), known for winning Best Actor at the 57 th Cannes Film Festival, plays the role of police officer Daigo Agawa who is faced with unexpected events after moving to a new village, and Riho Yoshioka (Quartet, Here Comes Asa!) plays Yuki Agawa, Daigo’s wife who moved to the new village in hope to find peace after going through a traumatic incident. Show Kasamatsu (Tokyo Vice, Love You as the World Ends) take on the role of Keisuke Goto, a member of the Goto family that dominates the mysterious Kuge village.

The series is brought to life exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar by some of the biggest names in the Japanese creative industry. Produced by Teruhisa Yamamoto, producer of this year’s Academy Award-winning Drive My Car and Tatsuya Iwakura, Gannibal is directed by Shinzo Katayama (Siblings on the Cape) and adapted for the screen by Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award-nominee Takamasa Oe, who most recently wrote the screenplay for the Academy Award-winning Drive My Car.

Enjoy the first two episodes of the nail-biting series Gannibal, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar from today.

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ABOUT DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Disney+ Hotstar is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ Hotstar is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ Hotstar is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit hotstar.com, or find the Disney+ Hotstar app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

TURN YOUR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS INTO AN EPIC ADVENTURE THIS DECEMBER

TURN YOUR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS INTO AN EPIC ADVENTURE THIS DECEMBER

Thursday, 8 December 2022

School holidays are finally approaching and it’s time to start planning the best ways to fully take advantage of your break. Not sure where to start? There’s no need to look too far as Disney+ Hotstar has all the shows you to turn your home into your next best adventure.

From the latest Marvel Studio’s Special to the return of Malaysia’s favourite animated hero - choose your adventure from the list below.

1. Ejen Ali S3 Part 2

Ejen Ali made a whirlwind comeback earlier this year as fans from all around the country tuned in for the third season. After much anticipation, Malaysia’s national animated hero will return to the small screen for Part Two of Season 3 where we return to the chaos at the Cyberaya Science Centre. As the Arena competition continues to evolve, Ali struggles to adapt yet again while the remaining competitors eye the top four spots in the final challenge.

2. The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special

The school holidays aren’t complete without a superhero film and this year, we get to celebrate with some of the most relatable heroes in the galaxy. On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present. With a mix of holiday hijinks and heartwarming family bonds – this show is a must watch for family and friends this holiday season.

3. National Treasure: Edge of History

The holidays are all about spending time with your friends and family. So, when a mysterious stranger reveals a puzzling secret about her father, Jess Valenzuela sets off on an adventure to find history’s greatest lost treasure and uncover the truth about her family’s past.

4. Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again

A family favourite gets reanimated as eight years after Larry Daley says goodbye to the Museum of Natural History, his son returns to take up his father’s mantle. His journey as the museum’s night guard seems to go well as he reunites with old friends but things start to take a turn when Kahmunrah rises again. Now fate rests on Nick’s shoulders to save the museum once and for all.

Managed to watch all these shows before the school break ends? Worry not as there are more films and series spinning tales of adventure and discoveries awaiting you on Disney+ Hotstar.

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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ASIA PACIFIC TO SHOWCASE THEATRICAL AND STREAMING CONTENT SLATE FOR 2023

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ASIA PACIFIC TO SHOWCASE THEATRICAL AND STREAMING CONTENT SLATE FOR 2023

Friday, 2 December 2022

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ASIA PACIFIC TO SHOWCASE THEATRICAL AND STREAMING CONTENT SLATE FOR 2023 | Disney and leading Japanese publishing house Kodansha expand strategic collaboration to include anime, starting with ‘Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc’ which will launch exclusively on Disney’s streaming service worldwide 

Over 50 shows will be presented at Disney’s Content Showcase to international press and partners including upcoming slate of movies and series from Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm as well as expanding collection of APAC Originals for Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar

At a star-studded press and partner event at Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands today, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific will showcase its upcoming slate of movies from its major studios and unveil an expanding collection of APAC Originals for its streaming service, told by some of the world’s best storytellers. 

Over 50 shows from Disney’s 2023 theatrical and streaming content slate will be presented to over 400 international press and partners. Some of the celebrities in attendance include the cast and creative minds behind Disney’s APAC Originals -- Japanese director Miike Takashi, Korean stars Jung Haein, Ko Kyungpyo and Kim Hyejun from the crime fantasy thriller Connect; Lee Donghwi, Heo Sungtae and acclaimed director Kang Yunsung from Big Bet; Yuya Yagira, Riho Yoshioka and director Shinzo Katayama from Japanese drama series Gannibal; and Chelsea Islan from the upcoming Indonesian super hero series Tira. Pixar’s director/animator/storyboard artist/voice actor Peter Sohn, director of the all-new, original feature film, Elemental, will also be at the event. 

“Last October, at our first APAC Content Showcase, we made our first step into local content production with an ambitious, long-term plan to uncover the world’s best stories from this region, and to showcase creative excellence that can shine on the world stage,” said Luke Kang, President, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific in his opening remarks. “This year, it was important for us to showcase the breadth of our global branded content from our award-winning studios and iconic franchises, as well as our APAC content slate for 2023.”

Over the last year, over 45 new APAC titles have sunrised on Disney’s streaming service, with several shows gaining commercial and critical success. Big Mouth, Soundtrack #1 and IN THE SOOP: Friendcation were among the top three most watched titles in the majority of APAC markets in their premiere week. The total hours of locally-produced Asian content streamed on Disney+ is eight times more than it was a year ago.

“We are focusing our content development on what we refer to as our content whitespace,” said Mr. Kang. “Investing in areas that require more local specificity – either due to high popularity in select markets, like Japanese Anime, K-Dramas or Indonesia rom-coms and horror, or the need for local storytelling with talent that are familiar to our local audiences. We want to serve our viewers in every market with globally branded content like Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar, as well as locally produced stories that resonate with them – while also taking the best of those stories global.”

The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific also announced today an expansion of its long-standing collaboration with leading publishing house Kodansha to include Japanese anime. For 70 years, Disney and Kodansha have worked together in the publishing space, and will now venture into the world of anime. This expanded collaboration will include licensing exclusive SVOD anime titles based on manga produced by Kodansha, starting with Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc that will launch exclusively on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar in January 2023. Disney’s streaming services now reach over 235 million subscribers across 154 markets worldwide.

“The special relationship between Kodansha and Disney stretches back over 70 years, and has seen us bring to life many Disney licensed publications,” said Yoshinobu Noma, Kodansha Representative Director and President. “With today’s announcement, we are thrilled to be able to further diversify and elevate the relationship between our two companies and share even more of our beloved anime titles with the world on Disney+ and its streaming platforms."

“We are thrilled to deepen our strategic collaboration with our long standing partner Kodansha on such an exciting genre,” said Carol Choi, Executive Vice President of Original Content Strategy, The Walt Disney Company APAC. “Japanese anime fills the white space in our content development plans and we believe this expanded collaboration will be a game changer in Disney’s future animation strategy in Japan. We look forward to bringing the anime titles and prized IP by Kodansha to the world stage.”

As part of Disney’s International Content & Operations, the new APAC projects that will be unveiled today will include original productions by leading content creators. The slate will feature star-studded scripted live action tent-pole series including drama, comedy, fantasy, romance, science-fiction, crime, horror; to variety shows, documentaries and anime from several markets including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Australia. The new projects unveiled today are part of Disney's ambition to greenlight over 50 APAC Originals by 2023.

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About Disney International Content & Operations:

The Walt Disney Company’s International Content & Operations (IC&O) group is responsible for developing and producing local and regional entertainment and sports programming outside the U.S. for The Walt Disney Company’s streaming services. IC&O was established in January 2022 as the Company’s fourth content creation unit, joining the Studios, General Entertainment, and Sports. In addition to local content development and production, IC&O oversees such regional operations as international linear channels, regional streaming, local ad sales, and local content sales and distribution in Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), India, and Latin America (LATAM).

About Disney+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the new general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers commercial-free streaming alongside an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. And through Star, it offers the latest from 20th Century Studios, Disney Television Studios, FX, Searchlight Pictures, and more. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices. 

KOREAN STARS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT DISNEY CONTENT SHOWCASE IN SINGAPORE

KOREAN STARS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT DISNEY CONTENT SHOWCASE IN SINGAPORE

KOREAN STARS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT DISNEY CONTENT SHOWCASE IN SINGAPORE | This year’s showcase featured announcements for over a dozen Korean series, including the highly anticipated “Connect” and “Big Bet,” as well as the newly revealed “Call It Love” as part of the Company’s growing slate of APAC Originals

Several of Korea’s biggest entertainment stars and creatives touched down in Singapore today to attend the Disney Content Showcase. Featuring announcements for over 50 titles, including an upcoming slate of movies and series from Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm and an expanding collection of APAC Originals for Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar, day one of the showcase delighted Korean drama and K-pop fans with exciting updates for over a dozen shows set to launch on Disney’s streaming service in the next year and beyond.

Hosted at Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands, some of the top talent from Big Bet, Connect, and the newly announced series Call It Love were on stage at the showcase to share details of what audiences can expect from the upcoming series.

With all episodes to launch on Disney+, Disney+ Hotstar and Hulu on December 7, Connect stars Jung Haein as Ha Dongsoo - a new type of immortal human known as a “connect”, who is kidnapped by a gang of organ harvesters determined to take his eyes. During the showcase, Korean stars Jung Haein, Ko Kyungpyo, Kim Hyejun and legendary Japanese director Miike Takashi made appearances on stage, sharing their excitement about the upcoming series with over 400 international press and partners in attendance.

Big Bet stars Lee Donghwi and Heo Sungtae, and director Kang Yunsung speak at a press conference at the Disney Content Showcase in Singapore (Courtesy of The Walt Disney Company)

Big Bet stars Lee Donghwi and Heo Sungtae, and director Kang Yunsung also made an appearance to promote this upcoming tale of a man who struggles to become a casino mogul but soon after hits rock bottom due to a chain of unfortunate events. Set to debut on Disney+, 

Disney+ Hotstar and Hulu on December 21, Big Bet also stars legendary Old Boy actor Choi Minsik in his first return to TV in 25 years.

Director Lee Kwangyoung and stars Kim Youngkwang and Lee Sungkyoung rounded out the Korean segment’s surprise appearances to officially announce their Korean drama Call It Love, which is set to launch on Disney+ next year. Centered around the main protagonist, Woojoo, Call It Love follows her on a downward spiral after she discovers her father’s infidelity. Woojoo’s situation goes from bad to worse when her father unexpectedly dies and his mistress kicks her out of the family home, but while she plans her revenge, Woojoo begins to fall in love with a man who turns out to be the son of the woman who ruined her life. 

Call It Love stars Kim Youngkwang and Lee Sungkyoung and director, Lee Kwangyoung, speak at a press conference at the Disney Content Showcase in Singapore. (Courtesy of The Walt Disney Company)

Big Bet, Connect and Call it Love were just a few of the newly announced Korean series updates from today’s content showcase, including:

🎬Moving: Starring Ryu Seungryong, Han Hyojoo and Zo Insung, Moving is based on a popular webtoon by Kang Full and tells the story of three teenagers who discover they’ve inherited unusual powers from their secret agent parents.

🎬The Worst of Evil: Set in 1990s Korea, The Worst of Evil follows an investigative taskforce as their undercover officer, Park Joonmo, infiltrates a new criminal organization responsible for fuelling a drug trafficking triangle. Starring Ji Changwook, Wi Hajun and Lim Semi, production is currently underway on this exciting new crime drama.

🎬The Zone 2: Survival Mission: Following a breakout first season, veteran entertainers Yu Jaesuk, Lee Kwangsoo and Kwon Yuri return to The Zone for a second season of this beloved variety show that will challenge them to survive several everyday disaster scenarios. 

🎬Soundtrack # 2: Music enthusiasts Hyunseo and Suho met as a vocalist and keyboardist in a college band and fell in love, spending almost every day together for six years. However, once they graduated, the pressures of life began to build and the two eventually split. Four years after their breakup, fate brings them back together again, but will they be able to rekindle what they once had?

🎬Shadow Detective Season 2: Directed by Han Donghwa, Lee Sungmin, Gyeong Sujin, and Lee Hakjoo return for another series of Shadow Detective. With the stakes now higher than ever, will Detective Taekrok be able to solve his final case before it’s too late?

🎬RACE: Written by acclaimed screenwriter Kim Roori and starring Lee Yeonhee, Moon Sori, Hong Jonghyun and Chung Yunho, RACE is about a mediocre employee who unleashes her potential after discovering she was hired at her top-tier publicity company for diversity reasons.

🎬SUPER JUNIOR: THE LAST MAN STANDING: On November 6, 2005, a k-pop group, SUPER JUNIOR 05, made their debut. First leaving their mark on Asia, they rapidly grew, becoming SUPER JUNIOR, and amazed audiences across the world. In SUPER JUNIOR: THE LAST MAN STANDING, viewers are taken behind-the-scenes in a one-of-a-kind exploration of SUPER JUNIOR and its members, offering new insights into the modern K-pop industry.

🎬NCT 127 The Lost Boys (Working Title): Documenting this popular Korean boyband on their 2022-2023 World Tour across North America, Korea, Japan and South East Asia, NCT 127 The Lost Boys will follow Mark, Johnny and Yuta in a series that will track the band's growth and success over the years.

🎬j-hope Solo Documentary (Working Title): Following pop star j-hope in the lead-up to his recently released solo album, this upcoming documentary features never-before-seen interviews with j-hope, a behind the scenes look at his solo album preparation process, his 2022 Lollapalooza performance and a unique look at the album’s listening party. 

🎬BTS MONUMENTS: BEYOND THE STAR: An exclusive Disney+ original, this music docu-series will chart the incredible journey of 21st century pop icons BTS. With unprecedented access to a vast library of music and footage over the past nine years, the series will feature the daily lives, thoughts and plans of BTS members, as they prepare for their second chapter.

Announced as part of the Disney Content Showcase, these Korean Originals were also revealed alongside a host of Japanese live action and anime titles and Indonesian dramas as part of the Company’s ambitious plans to greenlight over 50 APAC Originals by 2023. 

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About Disney International Content & Operations:

The Walt Disney Company’s International Content & Operations (IC&O) group is responsible for developing and producing local and regional entertainment and sports programming outside the U.S. for The Walt Disney Company’s streaming services. IC&O was established in January 2022 as the Company’s fourth content creation unit, joining the Studios, General Entertainment, and Sports. In addition to local content development and production, IC&O oversees such regional operations as international linear channels, regional streaming, local ad sales, and local content sales and distribution in Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), India, and Latin America (LATAM).

About Disney+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the new general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers commercial-free streaming alongside an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. And through Star, it offers the latest from 20th Century Studios, Disney Television Studios, FX, Searchlight Pictures, and more. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.