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Travelxp 4K partners with tivùsat to expand reach in European countries
MUMBAI: Starting from today the premium shows of Travelxp 4K are available to viewers in Italy on Channel number 225 on tivùsat, Italy’s free-to-air satellite platform. Travelxp 4K, the world’s first 4K HDR Channel made its debut in Ultra HD from January 2017 on SES’s Ultra HD distribution platform in North America, on Eutelsat’s Hotbird 13.0 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa & SES Astra 19.2 in Europe.
Talking about the launch, tivùsat president Beatrice Coletti commented, “Tivùsat is proud to offer its viewers the Travelxp 4K channel. Viewers can now enjoy the feeling of total involvement in the content, thanks to the ultra-high definition details, the colours, clarity and sense of depth that the channel offers.”
“Tivùsat is a great platform for airing the premium HDR content on Travelxp 4K in HLG HDR, 10- bit REC 2100 color space and 50 frames. Apart from the vivid and immersive picture quality our channel offers, we are also excited about showcasing the original and interesting travel content we produce in diverse genres, to the people in Italy.” said Travelxp managing director – Europe Sumant Bahl.
With 1000+ hours of premium travel & lifestyle content, Travelxp is distributed in over 30+ countries, in over 15+ languages, in over 93+ million homes. Travelxp is also the single largest producer of travel content and a global innovation leader in 4K HDR technology. With a diverse programming mix, all Travelxp shows are original in-house productions filmed across 55+ countries with multi-cultural hosts from across the world.
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JioHotstar brings HBO Max to India in exclusive Warner Bros. tie-up
Hit shows and global franchises arrive as platform sharpens streaming edge
MUMBAI: JioHotstar has expanded its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery to bring HBO Max to India, making it the exclusive home for the global streaming platform in the country.
The HBO Max hub, now live on JioHotstar, offers a wide catalogue spanning HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, creating a unified destination for premium international content.
The launch gives Indian audiences access to some of the most anticipated titles of 2026, including new seasons of Euphoria and House of the Dragon, alongside an upcoming Harry Potter series. Popular titles already available include The Last of Us, Succession, Game of Thrones and The White Lotus.
In a first for the platform, subscribers can also stream iconic series such as Friends and The Big Bang Theory, along with other fan favourites like The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural and The Flash.
Commenting on the launch, JioHotstar CEO entertainment Kevin Vaz said, “This marks a defining moment in how premium global content is accessed and experienced in India.” He added that the integration brings together scale, curation and accessibility to deliver a more immersive viewing experience.
Echoing the sentiment, Warner Bros. Discovery president Apac James Gibbons said, “India is one of the most vibrant streaming markets globally, and in JioHotstar, we have a partner with unmatched scale and a deep understanding of local audiences.” He noted that the move strengthens the reach of the company’s global franchises in the country.
The HBO Max hub will sit alongside JioHotstar’s existing content library, with subscription add-on plans starting at Rs 49 per month, offering viewers broader access to international programming.
With streaming competition heating up, this tie-up signals a clear push by JioHotstar to double down on premium global content and cement its position as a one-stop destination for entertainment in India.
