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The Walt Disney Co announces Disney+ Day global event on 12 Nov
Mumbai: The Walt Disney Company is set to host Disney+ Day global event on 12 November to celebrate the second anniversary of its streaming service Disney+. The streaming platform will also expand to new Asia-Pacific markets on the day of the event.
Subscribers to Disney+ Hotstar will access exciting content releases including Hotstar Specials’ series “Special Ops 1.5” helmed by Neeraj Pandey, starring Kay Kay Menon. Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings,” “Jungle Cruise,” and “Home Sweet Home Alone” will premiere digitally along with fresh content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star in international markets.
Disney+ will give non-subscribers access to preview 100 hours of content across genres to promote its service, said the statement.
“The inaugural Disney+ Day will be a grand-scale celebration of our subscribers across the entire company,” The Walt Disney company chief executive officer Bob Chapek. “This day of appreciation brings to life our mission to entertain, inform, and inspire fans and families around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, and will become an annual tentpole event to be amplified across our global businesses.”
On the day of the event, viewers can watch the content premieres of titles like Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Olaf Presents,” and “Frozen Fever.” Oscar-winning shorts “Feast” and ”Paperman,” and Oscar-nominated Mickey Mouse short “Get A Horse!”.
The content slate also includes an animated short film “Ciao Alberto” from Pixar, featuring characters from this summer’s animated hit breakout film “Luca.” A new short from “The Simpsons.” The first five episodes from season two of “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” from National Geographic.
Furthermore, a special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars’ legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett. A special celebrating of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+ with an exciting look towards the future. “Dopesick” an original series starring Michael Keaton, will be released in international markets as part of the Star general entertainment content offering.
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Shemaroome acquires complete OHO Gujarati content library
Platform adds over 30 original web series, starting with Pratik Gandhi’s Vitthal Teedi.
MUMBAI: Shemaroome has just hit the jackpot in the Gujarati entertainment space and this time, it’s a full house of regional stories. Shemaroo Entertainment has announced the acquisition of the entire content library of OHO Gujarati for its OTT platform ShemarooMe. This first-of-its-kind consolidation significantly strengthens the platform’s position in Gujarati digital content.
The deal brings more than 30 original Gujarati web series to ShemarooMe, featuring work from over 450 local actors. It builds on the platform’s growing focus on high-quality, culturally rooted regional storytelling.
Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd., chief operating officer for Digital Business Saurabh Srivastava said the acquisition will make compelling Gujarati stories more accessible to viewers across India and the world. “With our strong connection to Gujarati audiences, we believe these stories can travel far and create an exciting entertainment offering,” he noted.
The first title from the acquired library will stream on Shemaroome from 10 April. It is the acclaimed series Vitthal Teedi, starring Pratik Gandhi in his first and only Gujarati web series role to date. Set in 1980s Saurashtra, the character-driven drama follows a small-time gambler navigating personal ideals against harsh realities. The soundtrack features contributions from Aditya Gadhvi, Jigardan Gadhavi and Geeta Rabari.
This strategic acquisition aligns with Shemaroo’s broader digital growth approach focusing on sustainable expansion and deeper engagement with regional languages through a mix of originals and curated content.
For Gujarati entertainment lovers, Shemaroome has just rolled out the red carpet or should we say, the traditional dhabli for a rich new wave of authentic stories. The platform is clearly betting big that when it comes to regional content, more is indeed merrier.
