{"id":9562,"date":"2015-07-16T13:38:49","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T05:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=9562"},"modified":"2015-07-16T13:38:49","modified_gmt":"2015-07-16T05:38:49","slug":"asian-startup-hooq-says-it-is-now-phs-biggest-paid-video-provider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2015\/07\/16\/asian-startup-hooq-says-it-is-now-phs-biggest-paid-video-provider\/","title":{"rendered":"Asian startup, HOOQ, says it is now PH\u2019s biggest paid video provider"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOOQ, an Asian startup providing a large selection of entertainment videos online, has announced new additions to its fast-growing content library, solidiying its position as the Philippines\u2019 number one online entertainment service for movies and TV shows.<\/p>\n

In March, HOOQ opened its doors commercially through its telecom partner Globe, with an already extensive collection of movies and TV shows from Warner Bros. Television and\u00a0 Sony Pictures Entertainment, as well as local studios ABS-CBN, Regal Entertainment, Viva Communications and GMA.<\/p>\n

Just recently, HOOQ inked deals with Disney, DreamWorks Classic Media, and Miramax, providing HOOQ subscribers first access to additional premium movie content such as \u201cThor,\u201d \u201cCaptain America: The First Avenger,\u201d \u201cThe English Patient,\u201d and \u201cChocolat.\u201d This July, TV series fans will enjoy streaming or downloading highly-acclaimed Hollywood TV series including \u201cMad Men,\u201d \u201cScandal,\u201d\u00a0 \u201cNashville,\u201d \u201cManhattan,\u201d and \u201cRosemary\u2019s Baby.\u201d Furthermore, indie film followers will be able to watch award-winning films such as \u201cMetro Manila\u201d from another new content parter, Captive Media.<\/p>\n

On the local front, HOOQ subscribers will also enjoy new Pinoy content from recently signed-on content partner, Quantum Films Inc., including \u201cEnglish Only, Please,\u201d an independent film that garnered a multitude of awards in the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival. Moreover, popular local titles such as \u201cTrophy Wife,\u201d \u201cOne More Chance,\u201d \u201cIt Might Be You,\u201d and \u201cMoron 5.2\u201d will also be made available in July to thousands of HOOQ subscribers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to give our subscribers the best entertainment experience possible, so we are continuously expanding our media library to cater to the different tastes and interests of Filipinos.\u00a0 At 30,000 hours of content, we are 2.5x bigger than our nearest competitor,\u201d said Jane Cruz-Walker, HOOQ Country Manager for the Philippines.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made at a special viewing party hosted by HOOQ for the 21st anniversary celebration of Dennis Valdes and wife Tessa Prieto-Valdes. Tagged as #DandTLoveHOOQ, the event captures the couple\u2019s 21 years of love through 21 movies that have been a part of their story.\u00a0 All these movies and more are on HOOQ.<\/p>\n

HOOQ\u2019ing Up Every Filipino<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every Filipino can get HOOQ\u2019d on a trial-basis for 30 days or more! HOOQ is currently available to Globe subscribers through various plans and promos.\u00a0 GoSurf subscribers with a minimum Plan 299, for example, will get a 3-month bundled HOOQ subscription. Tattoo broadband customers, on the other hand, will likewise enjoy access to HOOQ\u2019s extensive content library\u00a0 through a bundled promotion with their plans.<\/p>\n

Now, HOOQ is also reaching out and giving trial access to more Filipinos who simply have to sign-up at www.HOOQ.tv.\u00a0 New HOOQ subscribers can easily enjoy a 30-day pass upon registration.\u00a0 This makes HOOQ the only paid video service provider in the country with the widest and longest period of trial access to the largest library of movies and TV shows!<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to share more stories with more Filipinos. By offering more options for them to get HOOQ and by expanding our payment terms, every Filipino has the chance to HOOQ up and access an unlimited world of entertainment,\u201d Peter Bithos, HOOQ CEO said. \u201cAll you need is internet connection on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or personal computer and you can easily enjoy streaming videos on HOOQ.\u00a0 And just in case you are offline, HOOQ\u00a0 is the only local service that allows you to download up to five videos at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n

More Reasons to get HOOQ\u2019d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The huge bank of titles solidifies HOOQ\u2019s position in the market as having the country\u2019s largest library of Hollywood movies and TV shows, and the only service that aggregates the best local studios and filmmakers.\u00a0 Since it was first launched in the Philippines in March this year, HOOQ has registered over four million minutes of video streaming (over 60,000 hours of movies and television shows)* and 50,000 app downloads.<\/p>\n

HOOQ is available to all iOS and Android users, through apps on the iTunes and Google Play stores.\u00a0 Desktop and laptop users can also access the service on their browsers.<\/p>\n

\"HOOQ<\/a><\/p>\n

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