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Loh123
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@AqFad, @linkinstreet and @MovieGuy, as you all know, HITS Movies is included in all the Plus Packs and Ultimate Pack, which implies that Unifi TV uses it to replace the FOX entertainment channels (FOX, FX and FOX Life). As for movies channels, we still need to wait for quite a while as the negotiation continues. But the outcome may not be what we expected. For example, Unifi TV may launch its first in-house movies channel(s) partnered with its current OTT partners like Lionsgate Play and Amazon Prime or bring in HBO channels (which may require a cross-carriage deal with Astro. When Unifi TV first bundled FOX Movies channels as part of Ultimate Pack priced at RM 60, I knew it was a terrible idea. Why? Most Asian countries (the ones that offer premium channels with almost the exact pricing) offer FOX Movies channels alone more than RM 30. For example, NOW TV HK previously offered FOX Movies channel + Thrill at around RM 45. Probably, Unifi TV didn't expect that a premium movies network like FOX Movies will be ceased "for good", so they didn't prepare for any replacement channels. So, I'm going to say that it's "reasonable" for Unifi TV to take more time finding a way to bring HBO or/and other premium movies channel(s) into their platform. But even if HBO channels have been launched on Unifi TV as part of Ultimate Pack, I don't think they will bundle HBO GO or HBO MAX along with it. It's too expensive.
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It's been 3 weeks since 10 new channels launched on Unifi TV platform. One issue occured since the launch, which is the lack of the multiple subtitles option on these new channels. I messaged the Unifi TV team yesterday night regarding. Fortunately, the technical team started fixing the issue by removing the hard-coded subtitles and replacing them with the multiple subtitles option. As of 3:36 AM, 22 Oct 2021, several new channels (including CCM, HITS Movies, AXN, K+, GEM and Animax) have been replaced with the multiple subtitles option. Fyi, the availability of the multiple subtitles option is to provide the viewers with the convenience of changing the language of the subtiles and even turning them off. Other than that, the previous hard-coded subtitles were technically blurrer compared to the current multiple subtitles option, as the system no longer needs to blend the subtitles into the picture, which will literally degrade its quality.
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10-10-2021
11:02 PM
Yup. They paid approximately RM28.5 million per year for Astro SuperSports 1 and 2 to be carried on their platform. Source: https://tm.listedcompany.com/news.html/id/629302 As expected, it will be way expensive than before if Unifi TV wants to cross-carry their channels again.
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10-10-2021
06:10 PM
1 Kudo
@SergeantGary51, the reason we suggest you take Ultimate Pack is that it's somehow cheaper comparing to taking Ruby Plus Pack and Unifi Plus Box . Also, they will add more channels and content as part of the Ultimate Pack. Who knows, maybe one day they will add TVB Jade, TVB Xing He and TVBS Asia as part of Ultimate Pack instead of Ruby Plus Pack.
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08-10-2021
02:30 PM
1 Kudo
@Lenon1, Honestly, they don't have that many choices at least for now. If HBO is still considered as Astro exclusives, Unifi TV may consider a cross-carriage deal with them. If not, they can consider launching their own in-house movie channel, which showscases sub-run movies that have left HBO GO and moved to Netflix. As always, whether they will do the censorship part or just rely on others to do it or just ignore it is their decision to save their business and the future of Unifi TV.
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08-10-2021
02:26 PM
2 Kudos
@MovieGuy, you may go for Sooka, which only costs you around RM 42 with all Astro sports channels included. But you cannot install the app on UPB though.
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08-10-2021
02:25 PM
2 Kudos
@Lenon1, they are going to release a new box soon (a hybrid one like the combination of the white box and UPB, which allows viewers to watch the linear channels at the highest quality while having the ability to use the OTT apps (it's Netflix-certified btw). That implies they will bring in Netflix soon along with other apps and linear channels.
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04-10-2021
12:18 PM
Unless they bring in HBO channels, A+E Network channels and Discovery Network channels, their current replacement channels are no match to Disney/FOX channels. Also, they should bring in TVB Jade and TVB Xing He since they have only 4 Chinese channels. 😅
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30-09-2021
02:00 PM
1 Kudo
@remstr, I hope that Unifi TV can bring HBO channels to replace FOX Movies soon. Currently, no other channel(s) can replace FOX Movies channels due to their movies "quality" and first-run rights, except for HBO channels. Also, I don't get why Unifi TV carries Arirang. Perhaps the channel is meant to replace Sky News, but it's still quite unusual to that. Plus, why the new channels' numbers are so out of place? Specific new channels should be placed at: * K-Plus (CH 212) * GEM (CH 218) * Celestial Movies (CH 228) * CCM (CH 229) * Techstorm (CH 475 or CH 700) * Arirang (CH 603 or CH 613 or CH 644) Unless they move certain channels to a different number, e.g.: * tvN (CH 211 --> CH 461) * Rock Entertainment (CH 473 --> CH 452) * Rock Extreme (CH 474 --> CH 456) * CH 455 will be reserved for Lifetime Asia. * Arirang and Techstorm may consider changing their channel numbers or remain the same. Also, Unifi TV is still missing a bouquet of "learning" channels. I suggest Discovery channels or A+E Network channels, and each of them has its benefit. For example: Discovery Network channels include food and lifestyle channels like TLC, Food Network, Asian Food Network and HGTV, and sports channels like Eurosports and RugbyPassTV. However, A+E Network channels provide an array of TV programs like: * Lifetime (which airs exclusive variety shows, drama series and original movies) * History and H2 provides both made-for-TV entertainment-based documentaries and historical-based documentaries * Crime & Investigation Network showcases real-life crime documentaries, law-related shows and paranormal series
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26-09-2021
05:16 PM
1 Kudo
@wilsonlow, I know how much Malaysians love anime, and my classmates watch them on campus. As for launching Aniplus on Unifi TV, two issues remain the same, and censorship and cost. It's undeniable that Aniplus has become more "expensive" than Animax used to be, which can be a few issues considering that Unifi TV is operated within its budget, low TV subscription fee and no commercial ads. It is possible considering the large subscribers base and the carriage fee along with K-Plus. Another reason is censorship. Anime has a long history of sensitive scenes. When it comes to simulcasting (same-time-as-Japan), the censorship crews need to pay more attention as they need to cut out any inappropriate scenes with 5 min before the timeline reaches that part. Of course, you may argue that Malaysian TV providers are doing it for the show, but some Malaysians are just weird - they complain when they can't watch what they want, but they also complain if something shown on TV has offended them. How absurd. @Lenon1, the possibility of Unifi TV carrying Aniplus HD is high, as I said before. Unifi TV tends to carry the full suite of channels owned by the same content provider. Even if they carry Aniplus, please be noted that it'll be part of Ultimate Pack just like Animax. Also, I think Unifi TV will renumber most of their TV channels soon.
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22-09-2021
04:11 PM
@Lenon1Also, I suggest Unifi TV bundle HBO channels with HBO MAX because HBO GO Asia has an exclusive TV partnership with Astro. Since HBO MAX isn't available in Malaysia or any Asian country, I believe Unifi TV should take its first step of collaborating with WarnerMedia Asia.
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22-09-2021
03:16 AM
1 Kudo
Also, I don't know what we can expect with Arirang. 😅 Kinda reminds me of Phoenix Chinese Channel, but this one is Korean based.
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22-09-2021
03:13 AM
1 Kudo
Speaking of that, I think Unifi TV should have its own HBO pack, which consists of all 5 channels and access to HBO MAX (launch soon in Malaysia).
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@Lenon1, I believe they will create a new pack special for Bein Sports channels since both channels are too expensive to be included in Ultimate Pack. Imagine they bundle both channels (Bein Sports and Bein Sports MAX) along with Bein Sports Connect. As for Chinese channels, the launch of TVBAnywhere+ could be a foreshadowing for upcoming TVB channels on Unifi TV. As for Discovery and A+E channels, we may need to wait for a little before they decide and launch.
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20-09-2021
05:10 PM
@al-walid99, Luxe. TV is meant for Unifi TV Biz. A lot of jewellery and clothing shops in KL tune in to the channel 24/7. I'm not that certain that they will bring Makeful if they bring in Discovery and HBO channels.
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20-09-2021
03:05 AM
@Lenon1, @al-walid99, @CathanKing610, @AqFad Another wave of new channels and OTT apps are coming to Unifi TV platform. (Source: TM Newsroom) "This development is expected to have minimal impact on users as unifi will be rolling out more content variety and streaming app partners in the next few months to ensure subscribers’ viewing needs are met. As a leading content aggregator in Malaysia, unifi continuously strives in meeting the dynamic shift of consumers’ content consumption in line with the digital lifestyle. Stay tuned as unifi will be rolling out more content variety and streaming app partners in the next few months to ensure subscribers’ viewing needs are met." Which channels and OTT apps you want to see soon?
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20-09-2021
01:27 AM
I have a theory why Aniplus never made it to Astro as a linear channel. One word - censorship. A lot of shows aired on Aniplus are rated 18+, and even some 13+ shows are not appropriate for Malaysians. Further observation is needed before the team decides to launch the channel on Unifi TV.
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20-09-2021
01:15 AM
1 Kudo
@Lenon1 If they bring in ONE, it will be included as part of Ultimate Pack. ONE has the most expensive drama series and variety shows. So... 😅
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@Lenon1, GEM and Animax are considered as the premium destination of Japanese drama series and anime. Even Astro offers Animax as part of their Variety Pack. As for HITS Movies, Astro also made it available for all Astro HD subscribers, so it's not that "surprising" to see HITS Movies included in every pack.
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Speaking of Discovery Network channels and A+E Network channels, Unifi TV team is still working on bringing a bouquet of "learning" channels and "movies" channels (probably HBO).
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@Lenon1, not to offend you, but it's absurd for Unifi TV to keep 6 Disney/FOX channels and pay more than what they used to pay before. Fyi, the more channels you license from the same content/channel provider, the cheaper you need to pay. Licensing 17 (Disney/FOX) channels are more "affordable" compared to licensing 6 Disney/FOX channels (SCM, SCC, Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, BabyTV and Sky News). If you want to continue watching content from Disney/FOX, SCM and Nat Geo networks, you can subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar.
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@CathanKing610, Unifi TV will bring in full suite of WarnerMedia Asia channels if they actually plan to launch CN. What I can say is just wait and see. I believe the new Unifi TV manager knows very well what he's doing and what the audience wants to see.
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