Disney is to close its six remaining linear TV channels in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea as the conglomerate puts a greater emphasis on direct-to-consumer streaming. The channels conc…
, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea as the conglomerate puts a greater emphasis on direct-to-consumer streaming.
The channels concerned are National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Star Chinese Movies, Star Chinese Channel, Star Movies and Star World. Linear services will end from September in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Korea, and by December in Taiwan. The group expects to retain a streamlined television portfolio with channels in Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand for the time being.and Disney+ Hotstar streaming platforms, which are now fully rolled out within the Asia-Pacific region, except China. The twin platforms carry movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star, Disney’s general entertainment brand.
While the moves may help reduce costs and push consumption onto its D2C businesses, sources close to the group say that Disney still expects to grow its media and entertainment businesses – D2C, theatrical, consumer products and theme parks – in the region.. Disney closed its sports channels in Taiwan in 2020.
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