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'''SonyLIV''' is an Indian [[Over-the-top media services|over-the-top]]  [[Freemium]] [[Streaming media|streaming platform]] owned by [[Sony Pictures Networks India]] . SonyLIV was introduced in 2013<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sony-launches-digital-entertainment-platform-sony-liv-113012200570_1.html |date=2013|title=Sony Launches Video on Demand|newspaper=Business Standard India|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav}}</ref>  as a first OTT service in India .<ref>{{Cite web|last=Src='https://Www.gravatar.com/Avatar.Php?gravatar_id=c99b63daecabdc2b0949240797f2c09f|first=<img|date=2020-04-22|title=How to Watch SonyLiv Outside India|url=https://anonymania.com/unblock-sonyliv-anywhere-abroad/|access-date=2021-06-19|website=Anonymania|language=en-US}}</ref>  as a streaming service it  is carrying content from its local networks, including films, television series, live [[Sony Pictures Sports Network|Sports Matches]], and [[List Of SonyLIV Original Programming|Original Programming]], and also  featuring content licensed from third-parties in India such as [[Lionsgate]] and [[ITV Studios|ITV]] among others.  Since 2020, SonyLIV has taken more of an active role as producer and distributor for both film and television series, and to that end, offers a variety of original programming content through its online library.
'''SonyLIV''' is an Indian [[Over-the-top media services|over-the-top]]  [[Freemium]] [[Streaming media|streaming platform]] owned by [[Sony Pictures Networks India]] . SonyLIV was introduced in 2013<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sony-launches-digital-entertainment-platform-sony-liv-113012200570_1.html |date=2013|title=Sony Launches Video on Demand|newspaper=Business Standard India|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav}}</ref>  as a first OTT service in India .<ref>{{Cite web|last=Src='https://Www.gravatar.com/Avatar.Php?gravatar_id=c99b63daecabdc2b0949240797f2c09f|first=<img|date=2023-01-07|title=How to Watch SonyLiv Outside India|url=https://www.anonymistic.com/unblock-sonyliv-outside-india/|access-date=2023-01-07|website=Anonymistic|language=en-US}}</ref>  as a streaming service it  is carrying content from its local networks, including films, television series, live [[Sony Pictures Sports Network|Sports Matches]], and [[List Of SonyLIV Original Programming|Original Programming]], and also  featuring content licensed from third-parties in India such as [[Lionsgate]] and [[ITV Studios|ITV]] among others.  Since 2020, SonyLIV has taken more of an active role as producer and distributor for both film and television series, and to that end, offers a variety of original programming content through its online library.


==History==
==History==

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SonyLIV
File:Sony LIV2020.png
Screenshot
Additional Screenshot
Type of businessSubsidiary
Type of site
OTT platform
Available in
Headquarters
Mumbai, India
Country of originIndia
Area servedIndo-Pacific and Middle East
OwnerSony
Industry
Products
Services
  • Film production
  • film distribution
  • television production
ParentSony Pictures Networks India
Websitesonyliv.com
RegistrationRequired[lower-alpha 1]
UsersIncrease 29.6 million (paid)[1]
98 million monthly active users[1] [This info around from all available counties.]
Launched22 January 2013; 12 years ago (2013-01-22)
Current statusActive

SonyLIV is an Indian over-the-top Freemium streaming platform owned by Sony Pictures Networks India . SonyLIV was introduced in 2013[2] as a first OTT service in India .[3] as a streaming service it is carrying content from its local networks, including films, television series, live Sports Matches, and Original Programming, and also featuring content licensed from third-parties in India such as Lionsgate and ITV among others. Since 2020, SonyLIV has taken more of an active role as producer and distributor for both film and television series, and to that end, offers a variety of original programming content through its online library.

History

Sony LIV was launched on 23 January 2013,[4] By the Sony Pictures Networks India .

Sony LIV has access to 18 years of content from channels that are part of the Sony Pictures Networks India and more than 700 movies that mean a total of 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi and English.[5] Since Its launch SonyLIV Streamed Live Sports events

Anime was part of SonyLIV . Varieties of Anime original from Animax Was available on SonyLIV to stream . After shutting down a linear TV channel on 18 April 2017, Animax.[6] was made available exclusively as a digital streaming channel in India from 7 July 2017 to May 2020.[7]

On June 2020, SonyLIV launched as a streaming service in United States on Sling TV, with all the shows available in India available on the app[8][9]

LIV Sports

LIV Sports was launched On 1 June 2014 By Sony Pictures Networks India[10] (a new sports streaming service exclusively for sports properties) Liv Sports was the official mobile and Internet broadcaster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Started On 12 June 2014. Liv Sports aired both live and video-on-demand match content with statistics and analysis.[11] However This service integrated into SonyLIV . as for now, LIV sports is part of SonyLIV.

Sony LIV First revamp (2016)

File:Sony LIV2017.jpg
SonyLIV logo from 2016 to 2020

In June 2016 Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the first time. and started to stream LIVE Television channels sony network. since this revamp SonyLIV added so many shows and movies to the portfolio. on November 1 of 2018 SonyLIV and Lionsgate has entered into a multi-year content[12] deal . As part of the deal, SonyLIV will offer an embedded Lionsgate Play with over 500 hours of premium original series. In 2019 Sony LIV started to stream LIVE channels of other networks which is including news channels.

Sony LIV Second revamp (2020)

In June 2020 Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the third time, and this time they start to Streaming content from Sony Pictures Entertainment (Movies), Sony Television Studios, ItV and Reliance Pictures. Also, SonyLIV Started to stream Its own original Movies and series. On 15 January 2021 WWE Network[13] Launched in india through SonyLIV.

Overview

Sony Liv is the first Indian Over-the-top media service platform to produce music content for a Hollywood feature film - producing music for the Hindi version of the blockbuster titled Passengers, starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. The singers for the original soundtrack titled Aadat included Jubin Nautiyal, Shirley Setia, and Raftaar.

Programming

SonyLiv's Core Library consists of 18 years of content from the Sony Pictures Networks India's channels including Sony TV, Sony SAB Sony Aath and Sony Marathi. After Sony Pictures Networks India's acquisition of Ten Sports Network, all TEN Sports live programs also began broadcasting on SonyLIV . Since then SonyLIV Streaming all WWE RAW, Smackdown and other WWE pay-per-view events And UFC . SonyLIV also streamed matches played by Pakistan,[14] Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe and Grand Prix motorcycle racing . Sony LIV Also streamed NBA until early 2021.

Genres

Sony Liv features programming in the following key genres: comedy, crime, drama, horror, and action.[15]

Live channels

SonyLIV also live streams its own channels in its network on the platform.[16]

Early Originals (before 2020)

Sony Liv Streamed its first-ever Gujarati Original web series titled Kacho Papad Pako Papad[17]

  • Kacho Papad Pako Papad

Sony LIV 3.0 (2020 - Present)

The application underwent a revamp in its appearance in June 2020.[18] SonyLIV Provides their original shows in 5-7 languages. (Without Hindi, SonyLIV releases originals in the other languages after 1–2 weeks from the release date.)

LIV Originals (June 2020 - Present)

Original Movies

Original Series

Upcoming Series

Availability

Sony Liv is available in India, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand

Viewership

Sony Liv has reached about 25 million views on a monthly basis on its website, app and YouTube channel.[31]

Platforms

Hardware supported

List of Sony Liv-ready devices:

Software supported

Supported web browsers by platform:

Windows 8.1 through a web browser.

Other software options

SonyLiv security flaw

On 20 December 2019, Bengaluru-based security researcher Ehraz Ahmed discovered a security flaw in the SonyLiv App that allowed to fetch sensitive user information such as profile picture, email address, date of birth, name, and phone number of its registered users.[32]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Optional in India, but monthly subscription is required to access additional content.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Disney+ Hotstar Has Around 8 Million Paid Subscribers, Disney Claims". NDTV. 9 April 2020.
  2. ↑ Laghate, Gaurav (2013). "Sony Launches Video on Demand". Business Standard India.
  3. ↑ Src='https://Www.gravatar.com/Avatar.Php?gravatar_id=c99b63daecabdc2b0949240797f2c09f, <img (7 January 2023). "How to Watch SonyLiv Outside India". Anonymistic. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  4. ↑ Deb, Debabrata (15 July 2018). "The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know". finder India. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  5. ↑ Deb, Debabrata (15 July 2018). "The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know". finder India. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  6. ↑ "Sony to shift Animax channel to SonyLiv". Indian Television Dot Com. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  7. ↑ "Animax Asia Channel Removed from 'Sony LIV' Streaming App". .anime news network. 17 May 2020.
  8. ↑ "Watch Live Indian TV Channels - Shows and Movies Online | Sling TV". www.sling.com. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  9. ↑ Palermo, Philip (31 May 2020). "Sling TV Adds Sony Pictures Networks India's SonyLIV VOD Service". Cord Cutters News. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  10. ↑ "Multiscreen Media Launches Liv Sports". The Hindu Business Line. 2 June 2014.
  11. ↑ "2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Live Online Streaming Available Through Sony LIV Application". 14 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  12. ↑ Laghate, Gaurav (1 November 2018). "SonyLIV, Lionsgate India partner to offer premium content". economic times.
  13. ↑ Dua, Priyanka (16 January 2021). "SonyLIV Launches WWE Pack At Rs. 299; Offering Five Profiles And Offline Content Download". www.gizbot.com/. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  14. ↑ "Cricket Archives PSL 2021 Live Streaming & TV Channels, Pakistan Super League 2021". www.cricketzine.com/. 31 January 2021.
  15. ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". sonyliv.com. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  16. ↑ Deb, Debabrata (15 July 2018). "The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know". finder India. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  17. ↑ "2017: The year OTTs went regional in India". Indian Television Dot Com. 4 January 2018.
  18. ↑ https://www.sonyliv.com/
  19. ↑ "Vaazhl to release on SonyLIV". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  20. ↑ Avrodh The Siege Within Season 1 Review: This series makes for a gripping watch, retrieved 13 November 2020
  21. ↑ Joshi, Namrata (17 April 2020). "Small town swag: Why shows like 'Panchayat', 'Gullak' and 'Hasmukh' are striking a connect with audiences today". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  22. ↑ Suthar, Author: Manisha (16 October 2020). "SonyLIV's Gullak to return with season 2". IWMBuzz. Retrieved 13 November 2020. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  23. ↑ Service, Tribune News. "'Undekhi' is an unending cat-and-mouse game with some thrills and chills". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Ghosh, Sayan (20 October 2020). "'Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story' review: A gripping saga, shot artfully". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  25. ↑ "Maharani teaser: Huma Qureshi is queen in the making in Subhash Kapoor's political drama". 9 April 2021.
  26. ↑ Keshri, Shweta (28 May 2020). "Amit Sadh's Avrodh on Uri surgical strike, Jimmy Sheirgill's Your Honor on OTT soon". India Today. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  27. ↑ Laghushanka Review: An over-simplistic approach towards a complex problem, retrieved 13 November 2020
  28. ↑ "Daan Sthapana teaser: Devdutt Pattanaik makes digital debut with motivational talk show". The Indian Express. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  29. ↑ "'Mahabharat - Ant Ya Aarambh': What time does the show release on SonyLIV?". Republic World. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  30. ↑ "Chutzpah looks at internet culture". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  31. ↑ "Sony to move its video streaming service SonyLIV to a fee-based model". 11 September 2015. Archived from the original on 3 September 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
  32. ↑ "SonyLIV Fixes Flaw That Could Allow Attackers to Fetch User Information". NDTV Gadgets 360. Retrieved 23 December 2019.

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