Hybrid TV signs Disney Media Distribution - Seven West Media

“Providing consumer’s choice and convenience to access the content they love is core to Disney’s
philosophy of leveraging new technology to enhance our distribution reach internationally. This
agreement is symbolic of the giant strides that national broadcasters such as the Seven Network
and TVNZ are making towards adopting digital media solutions that enable their audiences to watch
movies and TV series on-demand, in their own time,” he added.
“It is all about the living room for us. That unique relationship every home has with enjoying their
favourite TV programs and watching films in the comfort of their home. This relationship with Disney
Media Distribution not only allows both the Seven Network and TVNZ’s program offering to resonate
within our CASPA On-Demand service – it means that when you love a program you are now able to
get more and more and more without having to leave the living room.
“As we look to the future where CASPA can be accessed and viewed on other internet-enabled
devices in the home, our TV program suite is a significant competitive advantage for us and a
wonderful complement to our existing movie (350+ movies), TV (2000 hours) and music range
currently available with CASPA On-Demand on TiVo devices.
“We look forward to working with Disney Media Distribution in the future to build further value for
our customers across any platform that carries CASPA.” said Robbee Minicola, Chief Executive of
Hybrid TV.
Disney Media Distribution is the third major studio to provide its entertainment content to the
CASPA On-Demand in Australia joining other major studios, Paramount Pictures and Sony
Entertainment, Universal and NBC. Over the Easter school holiday break, CASPA customers will have
access to additional new release and library movies and over 300 hours of TV content from Disney
Media Distribution.
Since December, 2009, CASPA On-Demand has offered TiVo customers access to movies, TV shows,
music videos and artist interviews to watch on-demand, either free or on a pay-per-view basis. At
launch, Hybrid TV promised to continue to grow its entertainment content offering, with the view to
deliver the ultimate in on-demand entertainment via the TV. The growing range of content partners
will ensure Hybrid TV can continue to deliver on its promise.
From April 1, content available to CASPA users will include:
• Full-length episodes and full seasons of primetime programs like Lost, Grey’s Anatomy,
Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty
• New release movies like The Proposal, Up!, G-Force and Morning Light
• Family favourite movies like 101 Dalmations, Cinderella Man, Flubber, 10 Things I Hate
About You and Chicago
About Hybrid Television Services (ANZ) Pty Limited
Hybrid Television Services (ANZ) Pty Limited is the exclusive licensee of TiVo products in Australia and New
Zealand. The TiVo media device is HD Digital Ready in accordance with the Australian Government’s Digital
Ready Scheme, Freeview compliant in Australia and Freeview|HD compatible in New Zealand. In late 2009,
Hybrid TV launched its proprietary content and service platform CASPA On-Demand in both the Australian and
New Zealand market, premiering in the TiVo device.
The TiVo product was originally pioneered in 1997 in the USA by TiVo Inc. In 2008, TiVo technology was
brought to Australia by Hybrid Television Services (ANZ) Pty Limited in August 2008 and was launched in New
Zealand 1 November 2009. Hybrid TV is owned by the Seven Media Group (Australia) and TVNZ (New Zealand).