Going wild for animation
One of the leading video on demand providers, iflix offers subscribers unlimited access to thousands of TV shows and movies and is now all set to delight younger viewers and animation fans with its Channels feature, which will provide access to some of Walt Disney Company’s popular content.
The agreement between iflix and Disney covers content distribution, early window movie availability and will also include a project with Disney production arm and subsidiary, Maker Studios. The content will be released as an iflix original, exclusive to iflix.
“Disney has a story for every age. iflix is committed to providing the best in entertainment from around the world and this SVOD partnership in the region will bring Disney brands and premium titles to our members across the region. At iflix, we have committed to offering the best content available to our subscribers, this new partnership with Disney is key to delivering on that promise,” says iflix Group chief content officer, Sean Carey
iflix users will be able to access many of Disney’s biggest films, featured on the app and at iflix.com, in their own branded channels including Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”, Disney-Pixar Animation’s “Monsters Inc” and “Monsters University” or Disney’s own “Frozen”, and “Cars”.
Users will be offered an exceptional viewing experience with all new titles available to stream in HD format with upgraded audio on the user’s personalised iflix homepage.
Additional titles coming to the service from January include “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, Disney’s “The Jungle Book” and “Zootopia” and also from Disney-Pixar animation favourites “Finding Dory” and “Inside Out”.
Disney will also make many of its most iconic and beloved children’s content available for young viewers and families to enjoy, including Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First”, Disney Channel’s “Star Wars Rebels” and Disney XD’s “Guardians of the Galaxy”.
The two companies will also extend their existing distribution deal for ABC Studios’ most highly acclaimed and popular shows, including “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Criminal Minds” and more.
“We are pleased to partner with iflix to bring Disney content even closer to fans in Southeast Asia,” says Amit Malhotra, General Manager, Media Networks, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.
“Through the extensive library of content available on the new Channels feature, fans of all ages will have a unique access to their favourite stories and characters anytime they want.”
For new subscribers, iflix offers a complimentary one-month trial with full access to its service, features and content. Go to www.iflix.com to register.
