Viu adds Asian movies; AirPlay & Chromecast support
July 21, 2017
Viu, pan-regional OTT video service by PCCW Media Group, has added a library of Asian movies through collaborations with tvN Movies and Now Baogu Movies on Demand. The deal adds to Viu’s existing line-up of premium Asian content that includes the latest Korean, Bollywood, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Thai dramas and variety shows and more in its various markets. Viu also has its own Viu Original series comprising Chinese content produced by ViuTV in Hong Kong as well as Korean, Indian and Indonesian productions.
Viu is the first regional OTT platform to collaborate with tvN Movies and Now Baogu Movies On Demand. In addition, Viu users will also be able to enjoy the flexibility and convenience of streaming the movies from mobile to big-screens in full HD as the Viu app now supports AirPlay and Chromecast.
Janice Lee, Managing Director, PCCW Media Group, said, “As one of Asia’s preeminent OTT service providers, Viu continues to lead the pack. Coupled with our existing lineup of premium Asian dramas and variety shows, we now broaden our appeal further by adding a wide selection of Korean and Chinese movies from tvN Movies and Now Baogu Movies On Demand respectively. Viu users can also stream the full HD quality movies from their mobile devices to TV, satisfying even the most discerning of movie buffs. This is part of Viu’s commitment to continuously enhancing the viewing experience for our users, with new features and a richer selection of content.”