FOX+ Launches in Singapore

Now there is another option for you to watch your favorite TV shows or movies. FOX+ is now available in Singapore. The FOX+ app will showcase the latest TV series shown on the same day as the US and the latest movies shortly after theatrical release, both often one full year before becoming available on other subscription services.

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It is available on Singtel’s CAST OTT video app platform from 4th May. It will be available on StarHub in the coming months.  The retail price of FOX+ subscription is S$24.90 per month. At launch, Singtel has a special offer – customers can sign up for a 12-month contract at S$19.90/month and get the first 3 months free.

More details in the Press Release.

Press Release

FOX+, A GAME-CHANGING VIDEO-STREAMING SERVICE, LAUNCHES IN SINGAPORE

FOX+ OFFERS THE BEST AND LATEST CONTENT FIRST, WHENEVER AND WHEREVER YOU WANT IT

FOX+ is designed around viewers’ daily lives, with specially-curated content for an extensive and upgraded viewing experience anytime and anyplace

SINGAPORE, 3 MAY 2017 – FOX Networks Group Asia today launches FOX+ in Singapore, the first and only video-streaming service in Asia promising an unrivalled combination of the latest TV series, first-run Hollywood blockbusters, hit Chinese series and movies, live sports, thrilling documentaries and one of the world’s biggest back catalogues of content all in one place, accessible from any device, at any time and in high definition.

The FOX+ app, which comes with an initial 30-day promotional trial, will showcase the latest TV series shown on the same day as the US and the latest movies shortly after theatrical release, both often one full year before becoming available on other subscription services. Viewers can watch anytime, anywhere, making the daily commute or lunchtime at the office an opportunity to catch up on the latest happenings from your favourite shows or movies.

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Particularly important for sports fans is the live streaming service, a key feature that allows users to watch wherever they may be when the action kicks off.

Singaporeans can now browse more than 11,000 hours of programming across multiple genres, embracing the most popular content from global movie studios and television channels, as well as original FOX programming such as National Geographic original series, Genius and Mars. Viewers can also already enjoy blockbuster movies such as Deadpool, X-Men: Apocalypse, Kung Fu Panda 3 and The Revenant, or binge watch every season of shows such as The Walking Dead, Homeland, The Young Pope or 24 Legacy.

Specially-curated for users in Asia, fans of Chinese and Asian movies are able to watch first-run and popular box office hits or tune in to the latest variety or hit drama series such as 惊心破 (Heartfall Arises), S 风暴 (S Storm), 叶问3 (Ip Man 3), 尸杀列车 (Train To Busan), and 型男大主厨 (Stylish Man The Chef), with access to an extensive back catalogue of past seasons including Classic Chinese drama series like 银狐 (The Silver Tycoon) and 胜者为王 (Who’s the Winner).

Another unparalleled key offering includes the app having one of the most extensive back catalogues of any video-streaming service, enabling users to stream or download the latest episodes while also having the opportunity to go back and watch every episode from the first season onwards.

Zubin Gandevia, President of FOX Networks Group Asia, said, “Storytelling lies at the heart of FOX’s promise to bring the best entertainment to our viewers first. The launch of FOX+ allows us to take that promise to the next level, bringing even more movies, series, sports and documentaries to viewers, who can now stream their favourite content, whenever and wherever they choose. FOX+ is a game-changer, the ultimate upgrade for entertainment lovers who want to be able to enjoy great stories first.”

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FOX+ subscriptions in Singapore will be available on Singtel immediately and available on StarHub in the coming months.

Singtel’s CAST OTT video app platform will be the first in Singapore to offer the FOX+ app from 4 May. The retail price of a FOX+ subscription is S$24.90/month. At launch, Singtel is offering a special introductory offer – customers can sign up for a 12-month contract at S$19.90/month and get the first 3 months free. Customers can subscribe to FOX+ at all Singtel shops and exclusive retailers, or sign up online at www.cast.sg

Mr Goh Seow Eng, Managing Director, Home, Consumer Singapore, Singtel, said, “We are pleased to be the first to add the FOX+ app to our compelling OTT video content lineup on CAST. Our customers enjoy on-the-go viewing immensely and will be delighted that they can now subscribe to FOX+ using CAST, anytime and anywhere. We look forward to adding more premium OTT content for their viewing pleasure.”

Howie Lau, Chief Marketing Officer, StarHub said, “Our partnership with FOX Networks Group is built on the shared mission to entertain Singapore viewers. With the launch of FOX+, we are excited that our customers will have a new way to experience all the content that FOX Networks Group has to offer. It does not stop here; we will continue working together to offer even more innovative ways to delight our customers in the future.”

The FOX+ app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store with an initial 30-day promotional trial, and used across up to 10 devices – mobile, tablet or laptop.

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About Fox Networks Group Asia

FOX Networks Group Asia (FNG) is 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business. FNG develops, produces and distributes more than 300 wholly- and majority-owned entertainment, sports, factual and movie channels in 45 languages across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. FNG’s core channel brands include FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Life, FOX+ and National Geographic. FNG’s movie channels include FOX Movies, FOX Movies Premium and SCM (formerly Star Chinese Movies). Non-linear brands include FOX Play, FOX Play+ and Nat Geo Play. These networks and their related mobile, non-linear and high-definition extensions, reach over 1.8 billion cumulative households worldwide. In addition, FNG owns and operates two production studios and produces thousands of local programming hours for its wholly-owned channels and third parties. In 2017, FNG launched FOX+, the video-streaming service for watching the best in entertainment on-the-go. FNG has been in operation since August 14, 1993.

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About FOX+

FOX+ is the only video-streaming service in Asia that combines TV series, movies and live sports, in one place, accessible from any device, at any time and in HD. With a combination of first-run Hollywood blockbusters and hit Chinese series and movies, FOX+ is the ultimate destination for entertainment. More than 11,000 hours of programming across multiple genres are available, comprising of the most popular content from global movie studios and television channels, as well as original FOX programming and FOX+ exclusive content.

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