Enter the no-TV-zone that lets you watch what
you want when you want in just two clicks with iflix, country's biggest library
of video on demand content to partner with the country’s biggest multimedia
networks PLDT HOME and Smart.
The Philippine launch of iflix comes at
spot-on timing since it recently secured topline content deals with giant
Hollywood studios The Walt Disney Company, Twentieth Century Fox Television
Distribution (Fox), BBC Worldwide (BBC) and Warner Bros. International
Television Distribution (Warner Bros.).
This means that on top of existing over
11,000 hours of TV serial titles and updated catalogue of Hollywood, European
and Asian releases, shows like “Sherlock”, “Doctor Who”,
“Homeland” and “The Big Bang Theory” are now part of iflix’s growing
library.
For movies, iflix beefs up its Hollywood
selection with action blockbusters like “Star Trek”, “Batman Begins” and “Green
Lantern”, among thousands of other choices.
PLDT HOME and Smart welcome the addition of iflix
as part of its ever-expanding entertainment ensemble. “This is literally
entertainment everywhere. With all of these titles bannered under PLDT HOME and
Smart’s power-packed lineup of reliable Internet services for families and
individuals, your choice of entertainment device deserves its own star at the
Hollywood Walk of Fame,” rationalized PLDT EVP and Consumer Business Group Head
Ariel P. Fermin.
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Three industry
leaders teamed up to bring “Entertainment Everywhere” to millions of digitally
connected Filipinos. PLDT HOME, Smart and iFLIX recently announced their partnership for content
streaming of the Philippines’ largest library of movies and TV shows. In photo
during the grand launch are (front row, from left): iflix Group COO and iflix Malaysia CEO Azran Osman-Rani, Glee star Heather
Morris, PLDT Group Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan and PLDT EVP and Consumer Business Group Head Ariel P. Fermin; and (back row, from
left): iflix Group Chief Content
Officer James Bridges, iflix Philippines Country
Manager Sherwin dela Cruz and iflix Group Chief
Technology Officer Ash Crick.
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“You already have the device that has the
capability to showcase your guilty viewing pleasures—whether it’s a smartphone,
a tablet, laptop, desktop computers and even TV screens. All you need is that
one movie, that particular episode or even an entire season that you’ve had on
your must-watch list. From small escapes like whenever you’re stuck in traffic,
to binge-watching rare moments when time is on your side, subscribers now have
the access to the widest library of entertainment content with iflix. It gets
so much better because you are able to gain access to these titles through PLDT
HOME and Smart’s strongest and largest multimedia platforms wherever you are in
the Philippines,” explained Fermin.
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Binibining Pilipinas beauties led by Miss
Universe Philippines 2015 Pia Wurtzbach (second from right).
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Meanwhile, iflix chairman Patrick Grove raved
over this exclusive big-gun partnership move with PLDT and Smart by saying: “In
PLDT we have found a like-minded partner who is committed to changing the way
entertainment content is consumed in the region. We look forward to building an
extraordinary business in the Philippines together.”
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From left: Red carpet
host Bianca Valerio, socialite siblings Ruffa and Raymond
Gutierrez, iflix Chairman Patrick
Grove and singer and TV personality Karylle Yuzon.
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Grove added, “We are extremely proud to have
come together with the largest telecommunications company in the Philippines
and, indeed, one of the region’s leading companies, to offer iflix to PLDT’s
enormous customer base. With well over 75 million Filipinos communicating and
being entertained using PLDT services, they are the absolute perfect partner
for iflix in the Philippines.
Access granted
Iflix also eliminates streaming setbacks
because it’s available through PLDT and Smart. The service also liberates users
from incompatible streaming due to regional conflicts.
For entertainment everywhere, register an
account via www.iflix.com and instantly enjoy
a complimentary 14-day trial of the service. Once the trial expires, PLDT Home
and Smart users will be able to subscribe to the P99 per month package through
the iflix website.
For PLDT HOME subscribers, iflix is available
via TVolution Trio Plan 1599 inclusive of a TVolution kit, unlimited DSL and
unlimited access to iflix. Existing users of PLDT Home DSL and PLDT Home Ultera
can get iflix as an add-on option on top of their monthly fees for only P99 per
month, while it comes free with PLDT HOME Fibr and PLDT HOME Telpad plans.
On the other hand, Smart subscribers may now
bring entertainment anywhere for P99 a month, charged to their prepaid loads or
on top of their postpaid accounts. No credit card required!
Apart from the Philippines, iflix will soon be
available in other countries including the United States, Hong Kong, Seoul,
Shanghai, Thailand and Tokyo. The iflix app is also downloadable via Google
Play Store or the Apple App Store.
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***LIFESTYLE PRESS RELEASE from PLDT HOME & SMART
What are the reasons to get iflix?
1. Watch a monh's woth of movies and TV shows on your phone for only PHp99. Applicable only to SMART/PLDT subscribers.
2. Access your iflix account up to 5 gadgets. Anytime, Anywhere!
3. Enjoy two (2) simultaneous streams on different devices. SO COOL!
4. Safe and Kids Friendly. Have that security that your kids are ensured with dedicated kid-friendly areas or channels.
5. So easy to share your iflix experience via social media!
The likes of FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST and TWITTER
6. You can choose what movie do you want to see or TV shows you want to watch with designated content categories, suggestions and recommendations.
8. Just browse by genre, niche or from related views.
