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| name = SonyLiv |
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| logo = Sony LIV2020.png |
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| logo_caption = SonyLIV logo |
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| screenshot = Sonyliv Android App Screenshot.jpg |
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| company_type = [[Subsidiary]] |
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| parent = [[Culver Max Entertainment]] |
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| url = {{URL|sonyliv.com|Sony Liv}} |
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| launch_date = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2013|01|22}} |
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| industry = {{hlist|[[Entertainment]]|[[mass media]]}} |
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| type = [[Over-the-top media service|OTT platform]] |
| type = [[Over-the-top media service|OTT platform]] |
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| country_of_origin = India |
| country_of_origin = India |
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| area_served = [[Indo-Pacific]], [[Middle East]], [[Europe]], [[Canada]], |
| area_served = [[Indo-Pacific]], [[Middle East]], [[Europe]], [[Canada]], [[South Asia]] and [[United States]] |
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| commercial = Yes |
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| registration = Required{{efn|Optional in India, but monthly subscription is required to access additional content.}} |
| registration = Required{{efn|Optional in India, but monthly subscription is required to access additional content.}} |
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| current_status = Active |
| current_status = Active |
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| num_users = {{increase}} |
| num_users = {{increase}} 33.3 million (paid; May 2023)<ref>{{cite web|date=18 May 2023|title=SonyLIV has 33.3 mn paid subscribers globally, 40,000 hours of content: NP Singh|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/sonyliv-has-33-3-mn-paid-subscribers-globally-40-000-hours-of-content-np-singh-11684394968639.html#:~:text=SonyLIV%2C%20the%20video%20streaming%20platform,at%20the%20Sony%20Corporate%20Strategy}}</ref> |
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'''SonyLIV''' is an [[Over-the-top media |
'''SonyLIV''' is an Indian [[Video on demand#Subscription models|subscription video-on-demand]] [[Over-the-top media service|over-the-top]] [[Streaming media|streaming]] service owned by [[Culver Max Entertainment]]. 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 the first [[Over-the-top media services in India|OTT]] service in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.gravatar.com/Avatar|title=avatar - Gravatar Profile|website=En.gravatar.com|access-date=22 July 2022}}</ref> As a streaming service, it provides [[Sony Pictures Sports Network|live sports]], [[List Of SonyLIV Original Programming|original titles]], other content titles from its own networks and content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as [[Lionsgate]] and [[ITV Studios|ITV]] among others. The Sony Liv content library includes [[film]]s, [[Television show|TV shows and series]], and [[Sony Pictures Sports Network|sports]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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SonyLIV was launched on 23 January 2013,<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|last=Deb|first=Debabrata|date=2018-07-15|title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv|access-date=2020-07-02|website=finder India|language=en-in}}</ref> by [[Culver Max Entertainment]]. |
SonyLIV was launched on 23 January 2013,<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|last=Deb|first=Debabrata|date=2018-07-15|title=The ultimate SonyLIV review: Everything you need to know|url=https://www.finder.com/in/sonyliv|access-date=2020-07-02|website=finder India|language=en-in}}</ref> by [[Culver Max Entertainment]]. |
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=== LIV Sports === |
=== LIV Sports === |
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'''LIV Sports''' was launched on 1 June 2014 by [[Culver Max Entertainment]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/multi-screen-media-launches-liv-sports/article6074608.ece|title=Multiscreen Media Launches Liv Sports|date=2 June 2014|website=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref> (as a new sports streaming service exclusively for sports properties). |
'''LIV Sports''' was launched on 1 June 2014 by [[Culver Max Entertainment]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/multi-screen-media-launches-liv-sports/article6074608.ece|title=Multiscreen Media Launches Liv Sports|date=2 June 2014|website=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref> (as a new sports streaming service exclusively for sports properties). |
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LIV Sports was the official mobile and internet broadcaster for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] starting 12 June 2014. LIV Sports aired both live and video-on-demand match content with statistics and analysis.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.indiantvinfo.com/2018-fifa-world-cup-india-telecast-rights/|title= 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Live Online Streaming Available Through Sony LIV Application|website=Indiantvinfo.com|access-date= 2018-02-14|date= 2018-02-14}}</ref> However, this service was integrated into SonyLIV. Since then, [[LIV Sports]] has been a part of Sony LIV. |
LIV Sports was the official mobile and internet broadcaster for the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] starting 12 June 2014. LIV Sports aired both live and video-on-demand match content with statistics and analysis.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.indiantvinfo.com/2018-fifa-world-cup-india-telecast-rights/|title= 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Live Online Streaming Available Through Sony LIV Application|website=Indiantvinfo.com|access-date= 2018-02-14|date= 2018-02-14}}</ref> However, this service was integrated into SonyLIV. Since then, [[LIV Sports]] has been a part of Sony LIV. |
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===Sony LIV first revamp (2016)=== |
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===Sony LIV first revamp (2018)=== |
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[[File:Sony LIV2017.jpg|200px|thumb|SonyLIV logo from 2016 to 2020]] |
[[File:Sony LIV2017.jpg|200px|thumb|SonyLIV logo from 2016 to 2020]] |
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Sony LIV underwent its first revamp and started to stream live television channels. Since then, Sony LIV has added many shows and movies to its portfolio. On 1 November 2018, Sony LIV and [[Lionsgate]] entered a multi-year content<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/sonyliv-lionsgate-india-partner-to-offer-premium-content/articleshow/66465575.cms?from=mdr|title=Sony LIV, Lionsgate India partner to offer premium content|date=1 November 2018|website=economic times|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav}}</ref> deal. As part of the deal, Sony LIV will offer an embedded Lionsgate Play with over 500 hours of premium-original series on its platform. |
Sony LIV underwent its first revamp and started to stream live television channels. Since then, Sony LIV has added many shows and movies to its portfolio. On 1 November 2018, Sony LIV and [[Lionsgate]] entered a multi-year content<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/sonyliv-lionsgate-india-partner-to-offer-premium-content/articleshow/66465575.cms?from=mdr|title=Sony LIV, Lionsgate India partner to offer premium content|date=1 November 2018|website=economic times|last1=Laghate|first1=Gaurav}}</ref> deal. As part of the deal, Sony LIV will offer an embedded Lionsgate Play with over 500 hours of premium-original series on its platform. |
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In 2019, Sony LIV started to stream live channels of other networks, including news channels. |
In 2019, Sony LIV started to stream live channels of other networks, including news channels. |
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===Sony LIV second revamp (2020)=== |
===Sony LIV second revamp (2020)=== |
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[[File:Sony LIV2020.png|200px|thumb|SonyLIV logo from 2020 to present]] |
[[File:Sony LIV2020.png|200px|thumb|SonyLIV logo from 2020 to present]] |
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Sony LIV revamped its content and interface in May 2020 using [[Amazon Web Services|AWS Cloud]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/sonyliv/|title=Sony LIV Grows Subscriber Base Tenfold and Enhances Streaming Platform Supported by AWS}}</ref> Sony LIV uses Amazon ElastiCache to support real-time, in-memory caching at scale, Amazon CloudFront as a low-latency content delivery network, and Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS) as a highly available message queuing service. |
Sony LIV revamped its content and interface in May 2020 using [[Amazon Web Services|AWS Cloud]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/sonyliv/|title=Sony LIV Grows Subscriber Base Tenfold and Enhances Streaming Platform Supported by AWS}}</ref> Sony LIV uses Amazon ElastiCache to support real-time, in-memory caching at scale, Amazon CloudFront as a low-latency content delivery network, and Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS) as a highly available message queuing service. |
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In June 2020, Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the second time, and this time they started to stream content from [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]], [[Sony Pictures Television|Sony Pictures Television Studios]], [[ITV Studios|ITV]] and [[Reliance Entertainment]]. Also, SonyLIV started to stream its own original movies and series. |
In June 2020, Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the second time, and this time they started to stream content from [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]], [[Sony Pictures Television|Sony Pictures Television Studios]], [[ITV Studios|ITV]] and [[Reliance Entertainment]]. Also, SonyLIV started to stream its own original movies and series. Since 2020, SonyLIV has taken more of an active role as a producer and distributor for both [[film]]s and [[Web series|series]], offering original programming content through its online library. |
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SonyLIV was launched as a streaming service in the United States on [[Sling TV]], streaming all the shows available in India on the app.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch Live Indian TV Channels - Shows and Movies Online {{!}} Sling TV|url=https://www.sling.com/international/pm/sonyliv|access-date=2020-06-04|website=Sling.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Palermo|first=Philip|date=2020-05-31|title=Sling TV Adds Sony Pictures Networks India's SonyLIV VOD Service|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-adds-sony-pictures-networks-indias-sonyliv-vod-service/|access-date=2020-06-04|website=Cord Cutters News|language=en-US}}</ref> |
SonyLIV was launched as a streaming service in the United States on [[Sling TV]], streaming all the shows available in India on the app.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch Live Indian TV Channels - Shows and Movies Online {{!}} Sling TV|url=https://www.sling.com/international/pm/sonyliv|access-date=2020-06-04|website=Sling.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Palermo|first=Philip|date=2020-05-31|title=Sling TV Adds Sony Pictures Networks India's SonyLIV VOD Service|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-adds-sony-pictures-networks-indias-sonyliv-vod-service/|access-date=2020-06-04|website=Cord Cutters News|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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On 15 January 2021, [[WWE Network]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dua|first=Priyanka|date=2021-01-16|title=SonyLIV Launches WWE Pack At Rs. 299; Offering Five Profiles And Offline Content Download|url=https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/sonyliv-launches-wwe-pack-at-rs-299-offering-five-profiles-and-offline-content-download-072124.html|access-date=2021-01-16|website=Gizbot.com|language=en}}</ref> was launched in India through Sony LIV. |
On 15 January 2021, [[WWE Network]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dua|first=Priyanka|date=2021-01-16|title=SonyLIV Launches WWE Pack At Rs. 299; Offering Five Profiles And Offline Content Download|url=https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/sonyliv-launches-wwe-pack-at-rs-299-offering-five-profiles-and-offline-content-download-072124.html|access-date=2021-01-16|website=Gizbot.com|language=en}}</ref> was launched in India through Sony LIV. |
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Sony LIV was launched in [[Canada]] on 14 October 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title=Indian Streamer SonyLIV Launches in Canada with Family Saga 'Tabbar' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sonyliv-canada-launch-tabbar-1235088876/ |access-date=18 February 2023 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=14 October 2021}}</ref> It was launched in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore on 25 February 2021. On 12 June 2021, as part of Europe Phase-1, Sony LIV was launched in Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, France, and the UK (9 April 2021). On 1 October 2021, as part of Europe Phase-2, Sony LIV was launched in Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, and Poland.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title=Indian Streamer SonyLIV Sets Global Expansion Plans With 40-Strong Slate (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sonyliv-india-global-expansion-scam-1992-huma-qureshi-1235000217/ |access-date=14 April 2023 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=18 June 2021}}</ref> |
Sony LIV was launched in [[Canada]] on 14 October 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title=Indian Streamer SonyLIV Launches in Canada with Family Saga 'Tabbar' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sonyliv-canada-launch-tabbar-1235088876/ |access-date=18 February 2023 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=14 October 2021}}</ref> It was launched in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore on 25 February 2021. On 12 June 2021, as part of Europe Phase-1, Sony LIV was launched in Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, France, and the UK (9 April 2021). On 1 October 2021, as part of Europe Phase-2, Sony LIV was launched in Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, and Poland.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |title=Indian Streamer SonyLIV Sets Global Expansion Plans With 40-Strong Slate (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/sonyliv-india-global-expansion-scam-1992-huma-qureshi-1235000217/ |access-date=14 April 2023 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=18 June 2021}}</ref> On 26 April 2024, SonyLIV was launched in the United States. |
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== Content == |
== Content == |
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===Current broadcasting rights=== |
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* [[2022 Asian Games]] (2023)<ref>https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-hangzhou-preview-schedule--how-to-watch-live</ref> |
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* [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]] (2022-24)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2022-08-25/sony_pictures_networks_india_to_air_us_open_in_india_through_2024.html}}</ref> |
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* [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]] (2022–24)<ref name="usopen.org">{{cite web|url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2022-08-25/sony_pictures_networks_india_to_air_us_open_in_india_through_2024.html |title=Sony Pictures Networks India to air US Open in India through 2024}}</ref> |
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===Past broadcasting rights=== |
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* [[2018 Asian Games]] |
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* [[2014 FIFA World Cup]] |
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===Current content partners=== |
===Current content partners=== |
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* [[ITV (TV network)]] |
* [[ITV (TV network)]] |
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* [[Lionsgate]] |
* [[Lionsgate]] |
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* [[Sky Studios]] |
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* [[WWE Network]] |
* [[WWE Network]] |
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===''History''=== |
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===Overview=== |
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SonyLIV's core library consists of 18+ years of content from [[Culver Max Entertainment]]'s channels including [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]], [[Sony SAB]], [[Sony Aath]] and [[Sony Marathi]]; and more than 700+ movies, which means a total of 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi and English.<ref name="auto"/> |
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SonyLIV's core library consists of 18+ years of content from [[Culver Max Entertainment]]'s channels including [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]], [[Sony SAB]], [[Sony Aath]] and [[Sony Marathi]]; and more than 700+ movies, which means a total of 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi and English.<ref name="auto"/> |
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Since its launch, SonyLIV has streamed live sports events. |
Since its launch, SonyLIV has streamed live sports events. |
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It also features content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as [[Lionsgate]] and [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] among others. |
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Varieties of anime originals from [[Animax (Asian TV channel)|Animax]] were available on SonyLIV to stream. After shutting down a linear TV channel on 18 April 2017, [[Animax (Indian TV channel)|Animax]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/sony-to-shift-animax-channel-to-sonyliv-170413|title=Sony to shift Animax channel to SonyLiv|date=2017-04-13|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2019-12-05}}</ref> was made available exclusively as a digital streaming channel in India from 7 July 2017 to 7 May 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/animax-asia-channel-removed-from-sony-liv-streaming-app/.159617|title=Animax Asia Channel Removed from 'Sony LIV' Streaming App|date=17 May 2020|website=Animenewsnetwork.com}}</ref> |
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It also features content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as [[Lionsgate]] and [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] among others. |
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After [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]'s acquisition of [[TEN Sports|Ten Sports Network]], all TEN Sports live programs became part of its broadcast. Since then, SonyLIV has been streaming [[WWE Raw]], [[WWE SmackDown]] and other [[WWE]] [[WWE Pay-Per-Views|pay-per-view events]], and [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]. |
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SonyLIV is the first Indian OTT media service platform to produce music content for a Hollywood feature film – producing music for the Hindi version of the blockbuster titled [[Passengers (2016 film)|Passengers]], starring [[Chris Pratt]] and [[Jennifer Lawrence]]. The singers for the original soundtrack titled Aadat included [[Jubin Nautiyal]], [[Shirley Setia]] and [[Raftaar]]. Since then SonyLIV has produced more than 100 songs which are now available on the app, [[YouTube]], [[JioSaavn]] and many other online music service platforms worldwide. |
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After [[Sony Pictures Networks India]]'s acquisition of [[TEN Sports|Ten Sports Network]], all TEN Sports live programs became part of its broadcast. Since then, SonyLIV has been streaming [[WWE Raw]], [[WWE SmackDown]] and other [[WWE]] [[WWE Pay-Per-Views|pay-per-view events]], and [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]. SonyLIV also streamed cricket matches played by [[Pakistan Cricket Board|Pakistan]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-01-31|title=Cricket Archives PSL 2021 Live Streaming & TV Channels, Pakistan Super League 2021|url= http://www.cricketzine.com/psl-2021-live-streaming-tv-channels-pakistan-super-league-2021/ |website=Cricketzine.com|language=en}}</ref> [[Cricket Australia|Australia]], [[Sri Lanka Cricket|Sri Lanka]], [[Cricket South Africa|South Africa]], [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[Zimbabwe Cricket|Zimbabwe]], and [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing]]. |
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Varieties of anime originals from [[Animax (Asian TV channel)|Animax]] were available on SonyLIV to stream. After shutting down a linear TV channel on 18 April 2017, [[Animax (Indian TV channel)|Animax]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/kids/sony-to-shift-animax-channel-to-sonyliv-170413|title=Sony to shift Animax channel to SonyLiv|date=2017-04-13|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2019-12-05}}</ref> was made available exclusively as a digital streaming channel in India from 7 July 2017 to 7 May 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-17/animax-asia-channel-removed-from-sony-liv-streaming-app/.159617|title=Animax Asia Channel Removed from 'Sony LIV' Streaming App|date=17 May 2020|website=Animenewsnetwork.com}}</ref> |
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SonyLIV also streamed cricket matches played by [[Pakistan Cricket Board|Pakistan]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-01-31|title=Cricket Archives PSL 2021 Live Streaming & TV Channels, Pakistan Super League 2021|url= http://www.cricketzine.com/psl-2021-live-streaming-tv-channels-pakistan-super-league-2021/ |website=Cricketzine.com|language=en}}</ref> [[Cricket Australia|Australia]], [[Sri Lanka Cricket|Sri Lanka]], [[Cricket South Africa|South Africa]], [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] and [[Zimbabwe Cricket|Zimbabwe]], and [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing]]. |
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Until early 2021, it also streamed the [[National Basketball Association]]. |
Until early 2021, it also streamed the [[National Basketball Association]]. |
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Beginning with the 2022 [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]], Sony Pictures Networks India will have the exclusive live television and digital rights to the US Open in India through 2024. As of August 2023, US Open would livestream on SonyLIV.<ref name="usopen.org"/> |
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SonyLIV is the first Indian OTT media service platform to produce music content for a Hollywood feature film – producing music for the Hindi version of the blockbuster titled [[Passengers (2016 film)|Passengers]], starring [[Chris Pratt]] and [[Jennifer Lawrence]]. The singers for the original soundtrack titled Aadat included [[Jubin Nautiyal]], [[Shirley Setia]] and [[Raftaar]]. Since then SonyLIV has produced more than 100 songs which are now available on the app, [[YouTube]], [[JioSaavn]] and many other online music service platforms worldwide. |
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Beginning with the 2022 [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]], Sony Pictures Networks India will have the exclusive live television and digital rights to the US Open in India through 2024. As of August 2023, US Open would livestream on SonyLIV. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2022-08-25/sony_pictures_networks_india_to_air_us_open_in_india_through_2024.html}}</ref> |
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=== Sony LIV Originals === |
=== Sony LIV Originals === |
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{{Main|List of SonyLIV original programming}}Sony LIV has streamed a number of original [[streaming television]] series. The first-ever original was a Gujarati web series titled ''[[Kacho Papad Pako Papad]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/specials/year-enders/2017-the-year-otts-went-regional-in-india-180104|title=2017: The year OTTs went regional in India|date=4 January 2018|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> and it is streaming since 2017. |
{{Main|List of SonyLIV original programming}}Sony LIV has streamed a number of original [[streaming television]] series. The first-ever original was a Gujarati web series titled ''[[Kacho Papad Pako Papad]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/specials/year-enders/2017-the-year-otts-went-regional-in-india-180104|title=2017: The year OTTs went regional in India|date=4 January 2018|website=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> and it is streaming since 2017. |
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''[[Rocket Boys (web series)|Rocket Boys]]'', ''[[Scam 1992]]'', ''[[Maharani (web series)|Maharani]]'', ''[[Avrodh: The Siege Within]]'', ''[[Chutzpah (web series)|Chutzpah]]'', ''[[Undekhi]]'', and ''[[Tanaav]]'' are some of the popular Sony LIV original shows. |
''[[Rocket Boys (web series)|Rocket Boys]]'', ''[[Scam 1992]]'', ''[[Maharani (web series)|Maharani]]'', ''[[Avrodh: The Siege Within]]'', ''[[Chutzpah (web series)|Chutzpah]]'', ''[[Undekhi]]'', and ''[[Tanaav]]'' are some of the popular Sony LIV original shows. |
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=== Genres === |
=== Genres === |
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Sony LIV features content in the following key genres: comedy, crime, drama, horror and action.<ref name="faq">{{cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://www.sonyliv.com/faqs#accordion9 |website=sonyliv.com |access-date=28 October 2020}}</ref> |
Sony LIV features content in the following key genres: comedy, crime, drama, horror and action.<ref name="faq">{{cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://www.sonyliv.com/faqs#accordion9 |website=sonyliv.com |access-date=28 October 2020}}</ref> |
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== Interface and features == |
== Interface and features == |
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=== Livestreaming=== |
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Select ongoing sports and related events to which the network or its partners have acquired rights, are also made available for livestreaming. |
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Sony LIV also live streams its own channels, on the platform. As of August 2023, Sony LIV communicated to the subscribers that their Live TV Channels will be discontinued from Sony LIV from August 30th 2023. |
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Sony LIV also livestreamed its own and partnered TV channels on the platform. As of August 2023, Sony LIV communicated to the subscribers that their Live TV Channels will be discontinued from Sony LIV from August 30, 2023. |
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===Play Along=== |
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Option to register for and then play certain games is available in the app. This includes games such as ''QOTY'' (QUIZZER OF THE YEAR) and ''KBC'' Play Along. |
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===Profiles=== |
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Up to 5 user profiles are available each with its own watchlist, play progress and watch history. Optional common PIN protection can be set for 'Adults' profiles. 'Kids' profile can be set without an option of setting any PIN. |
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== Availability and Access == |
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== Availability and access == |
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Sony LIV is available based on location, subscription, and device hardware & software. |
Sony LIV is available based on location, subscription, and device hardware & software. |
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===Locations supported === |
===Locations supported === |
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Sony LIV is available in [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[UAE]], [[Qatar]], [[Kuwait]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Oman]], [[Bahrain]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Nepal]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Maldives]], [[Bhutan]], [[Afghanistan]], [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]], [[China]], [[Taiwan]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], [[Philippines]], [[Indonesia]], [[Thailand]], [[Germany]], [[Switzerland]], [[Norway]], [[Netherlands]], [[Spain]], [[France]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Italy]], [[Portugal]], [[Ireland]], [[Austria]], [[Sweden]], [[Belgium]], [[Denmark]], [[Finland]], [[Greece]], [[Poland]] and [[Canada]]. It's also available in the [[United States]] via [[Sling TV]]. |
Sony LIV is available in [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[UAE]], [[Qatar]], [[Kuwait]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Oman]], [[Bahrain]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Nepal]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Maldives]], [[Bhutan]], [[Afghanistan]], [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]], [[China]], [[Taiwan]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], [[Philippines]], [[Indonesia]], [[Thailand]], [[Germany]], [[Switzerland]], [[Norway]], [[Netherlands]], [[Spain]], [[France]], [[United Kingdom]], [[Italy]], [[Portugal]], [[Ireland]], [[Austria]], [[Sweden]], [[Belgium]], [[Denmark]], [[Finland]], [[Greece]], [[Poland]] and [[Canada]]. It's also available in the [[United States]] via [[Sling TV]] and as a standalone app. |
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===Subscriptions=== |
===Subscriptions=== |
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As of August 2023, multiple subscription options are available based on screen size, devices, stream quality and duration. |
As of August 2023, multiple subscription options are available based on screen size, devices, stream quality and duration. |
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Apart from full featured 'LIV Premium'; a 'mobile only' subscription option is available. |
Apart from full featured 'LIV Premium'; a 'mobile only' subscription option is available. |
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=== Hardware supported === |
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=== Devices and platforms supported === |
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List of Sony LIV-ready devices: |
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* [[Sony]] [[Bravia (brand)|Bravia]] smart TVs and [[Sony Xperia]] smartphones |
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** [[Amazon Fire TV]] (Android 5.0 and above) |
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* [[Samsung Electronics|Samsung]] smart TVs |
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** [[Android TV]] (Android 5.1 and above) |
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* [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] [[Amazon Fire TV|Fire TV]] and [[Fire HD]] devices |
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** Foxxum smart TV (2019 and above) |
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* [[Roku]] devices |
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** [[LG Electronics|LG]] smart TV ([[webOS]] 4.x and above) |
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* [[Apple TV]] |
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** Netrange smart TV (2019 and above) |
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* [[Chromecast]] devices |
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** [[Samsung Electronics|Samsung]] smart TV (2018 and above) |
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=== Software supported === |
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** [[Bravia (brand)|Sony Bravia]] smart TV (2017 and above) |
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Supported web browsers by platform: |
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* [[Digital media player|Media players]] |
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* KaiOS: Available in JioPhone, installable through JioStore. |
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** [[Amazon Fire TV]] (Android 5.0 and above) |
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* [[OS X]]: An Intel-based or Apple Silicone Mac with OS 10.4.8 or later. Browsers supported are [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] 4 (or higher), [[Firefox]] 5 (or higher) and [[Google Chrome]]. |
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** [[Apple TV]] ([[tvOS]] 12.0 and above) |
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* [[Microsoft Windows]]: [[Windows XP]] Service Pack 2, [[Windows Vista]], [[Windows 7]] running [[Internet Explorer]] 8 (or higher), Firefox 2 (or higher) or [[Google Chrome]] 6 (or higher), and [[Windows 8.1]] through a web browser. |
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** [[Chromecast]] (Generation 2 and above) |
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===Other software options=== |
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** [[Roku]] |
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* [[Android (operating system)|Android]] version 2.2 and above |
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* Desktop website [[Web browser|browsers]] |
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* [[iOS (Apple)|iOS]], [[iPad]], [[iPhone]] and [[iPod Touch]] |
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** [[Google Chrome|Chrome]] (72.0.3626.161 and above) |
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* [[Windows Phone]] |
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** [[Microsoft Edge|Edge]] (86.0 and above) |
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** [[Firefox]] (69.0 and above) |
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** [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] (12.0 and above) |
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* [[Smartphone]]s |
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** [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 4.4 and above |
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** [[iOS]] 11.0 and above |
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* [[Tablet computer|Tablets]] |
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** [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 4.4 and above |
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** [[iOS]] 11.0 and above |
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* Mobile website [[Web browser|browsers]] |
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** [[Google Chrome|Chrome]] (72.0.3626.161 and above) |
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** [[Microsoft Edge|Edge]] (45.0 and above) |
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** [[Firefox]] (69.0 and above) |
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** [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] (12.0 and above) |
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== Viewership == |
== Viewership == |
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As of August 2015, SonyLIV had reached about 25 million views on a monthly basis.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/sony-to-move-its-video-streaming-service-sony-liv-to-a-fee-based-model/48739192 |title=Sony to move its video streaming service SonyLIV to a fee-based model|access-date= 2015-08-31 |date=2015-09-11 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150903031309/http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internet/sony-to-move-its-video-streaming-service-sony-liv-to-a-fee-based-model/48739192 |archive-date=3 September 2015}}</ref> |
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== Sony LIV security flaw == |
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== SonyLIV security flaw == |
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On 20 December 2019, [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]]-based security researcher Ehraz Ahmed discovered a [[Security vulnerability|security flaw]] in the Sony LIV 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/sonyliv-api-flaw-fix-user-information-attack-app-update-2151958|title=SonyLIV Fixes Flaw That Could Allow Attackers to Fetch User Information|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|date=20 December 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-12-23}}</ref> |
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On 20 December 2019, [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]]-based security researcher Ehraz Ahmed discovered a [[Vulnerability (computing)|security flaw]] in the Sony LIV 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/sonyliv-api-flaw-fix-user-information-attack-app-update-2151958|title=SonyLIV Fixes Flaw That Could Allow Attackers to Fetch User Information|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|date=20 December 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-12-23}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Culver Max Entertainment]] |
* [[Sony Pictures Networks|Culver Max Entertainment]] |
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* [[List of SonyLIV original programming]] |
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* [[ZEE5]] |
* [[ZEE5]] |
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* [[Crunchyroll]] |
* [[Crunchyroll]] |
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| Type of business | Subsidiary |
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Type of site | OTT platform |
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| Headquarters | |
| Country of origin | India |
| Area served | Indo-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, Canada, South Asia and United States |
| Owner | Sony |
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| Parent | Culver Max Entertainment |
| URL | Sony Liv |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Required[a] |
| Users |  33.3 million (paid; May 2023)[1] |
| Launched | 22 January 2013; 11 years ago (2013-01-22) |
| Current status | Active |
SonyLIV is an Indian subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Culver Max Entertainment. SonyLIV was introduced in 2013[2] as the first OTT service in India.[3] As a streaming service, it provides live sports, original titles, other content titles from its own networks and content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as Lionsgate and ITV among others. The Sony Liv content library includes films, TV shows and series, and sports.
SonyLIV was launched on 23 January 2013,[4]byCulver Max Entertainment.
LIV Sports was launched on 1 June 2014 by Culver Max Entertainment[5] (as a new sports streaming service exclusively for sports properties). LIV Sports was the official mobile and internet broadcaster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup starting 12 June 2014. LIV Sports aired both live and video-on-demand match content with statistics and analysis.[6] However, this service was integrated into SonyLIV. Since then, LIV Sports has been a part of Sony LIV.
Sony LIV underwent its first revamp and started to stream live television channels. Since then, Sony LIV has added many shows and movies to its portfolio. On 1 November 2018, Sony LIV and Lionsgate entered a multi-year content[7] deal. As part of the deal, Sony LIV will offer an embedded Lionsgate Play with over 500 hours of premium-original series on its platform.
In 2019, Sony LIV started to stream live channels of other networks, including news channels.
Sony LIV revamped its content and interface in May 2020 using AWS Cloud.[8] Sony LIV uses Amazon ElastiCache to support real-time, in-memory caching at scale, Amazon CloudFront as a low-latency content delivery network, and Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS) as a highly available message queuing service.
In June 2020, Sony LIV underwent a revamp for the second time, and this time they started to stream content from Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television Studios, ITV and Reliance Entertainment. Also, SonyLIV started to stream its own original movies and series. Since 2020, SonyLIV has taken more of an active role as a producer and distributor for both films and series, offering original programming content through its online library.
SonyLIV was launched as a streaming service in the United States on Sling TV, streaming all the shows available in India on the app.[9][10]
On 15 January 2021, WWE Network[11] was launched in India through Sony LIV.
Sony LIV was launched in Canada on 14 October 2021.[12] It was launched in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore on 25 February 2021. On 12 June 2021, as part of Europe Phase-1, Sony LIV was launched in Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, France, and the UK (9 April 2021). On 1 October 2021, as part of Europe Phase-2, Sony LIV was launched in Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, and Poland.[13] On 26 April 2024, SonyLIV was launched in the United States.
SonyLIV's core library consists of 18+ years of content from Culver Max Entertainment's channels including Sony TV, Sony SAB, Sony Aath and Sony Marathi; and more than 700+ movies, which means a total of 40,000+ hours of television show coverage in Hindi and English.[4]
Since its launch, SonyLIV has streamed live sports events.
It also features content titles in India licensed from third-parties such as Lionsgate and ITV among others.
After Sony Pictures Networks India's acquisition of Ten Sports Network, all TEN Sports live programs became part of its broadcast. Since then, SonyLIV has been streaming WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown and other WWE pay-per-view events, and UFC.
SonyLIV is the first Indian OTT 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. Since then SonyLIV has produced more than 100 songs which are now available on the app, YouTube, JioSaavn and many other online music service platforms worldwide.
Varieties of anime originals from Animax were available on SonyLIV to stream. After shutting down a linear TV channel on 18 April 2017, Animax[16] was made available exclusively as a digital streaming channel in India from 7 July 2017 to 7 May 2020.[17]
SonyLIV also streamed cricket matches played by Pakistan,[18] Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe, and Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
Until early 2021, it also streamed the National Basketball Association.
Beginning with the 2022 US Open, Sony Pictures Networks India will have the exclusive live television and digital rights to the US Open in India through 2024. As of August 2023, US Open would livestream on SonyLIV.[15]
Sony LIV has streamed a number of original streaming television series. The first-ever original was a Gujarati web series titled Kacho Papad Pako Papad[19] and it is streaming since 2017.
Sony LIV underwent a revamp in its appearance in June 2020.[20] Since then, Sony LIV provides their original shows in 5–7 languages. Other than Hindi, Sony LIV releases originals in the other languages after 1–2 weeks from the release date.
Rocket Boys, Scam 1992, Maharani, Avrodh: The Siege Within, Chutzpah, Undekhi, and Tanaav are some of the popular Sony LIV original shows.
Sony LIV features content in the following key genres: comedy, crime, drama, horror and action.[21]
Select ongoing sports and related events to which the network or its partners have acquired rights, are also made available for livestreaming.
Sony LIV also livestreamed its own and partnered TV channels on the platform. As of August 2023, Sony LIV communicated to the subscribers that their Live TV Channels will be discontinued from Sony LIV from August 30, 2023.
Option to register for and then play certain games is available in the app. This includes games such as QOTY (QUIZZER OF THE YEAR) and KBC Play Along.
Up to 5 user profiles are available each with its own watchlist, play progress and watch history. Optional common PIN protection can be set for 'Adults' profiles. 'Kids' profile can be set without an option of setting any PIN.
Sony LIV is available based on location, subscription, and device hardware & software.
Sony LIV is available in India, Pakistan, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, China, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Poland and Canada. It's also available in the United States via Sling TV and as a standalone app.
As of August 2023, multiple subscription options are available based on screen size, devices, stream quality and duration. Apart from full featured 'LIV Premium'; a 'mobile only' subscription option is available.
List of Sony LIV supported devices and platforms includes the following:
As of August 2015, SonyLIV had reached about 25 million views on a monthly basis.[22]
On 20 December 2019, Bengaluru-based security researcher Ehraz Ahmed discovered a security flaw in the Sony LIV 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.[23]
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