Category: OTT/VOD
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[Turf@10 Series, No. 4] The Era of Literal FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) (2020-21)
AT THE DAWN of this decade, the captivating melody of “Into the Unknown” from Disney’s Frozen 2, sung first by Idina Menzel and then given a unique twist by Brendon Urie of Panic at the Disco, echoed in my personal jukebox. This enchanting song perfectly encapsulated my emotions as I…
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[QuoP No. 25/Post No. 450] 🏀 The High-Class Sports Broadcast Entity without a Domestic Basketball League
[AUTHOR’S NOTE: This was supposed to be published on the following day (August 27).] FOUR YEARS AGO (and 150 posts ago), I last shared my insights on the pressing matter of revitalizing our basketball program in the run-up to hosting the FIBA World Cup. (It tipped off just yesterday.) But,…
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Streaming Live Sports Behind the Paywall
[Requested by Miggy Tapuyao] PAYWALLS have become a common feature in online news platforms because they allow content creators to monetize their work. Paywalls were installed in the newspaper industry to help them stay afloat as print revenue declined and to reduce the number of annoying ads that appeared online…
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It’s D+ Day: The Launch of Disney+ in the Philippines
AFTER MORE THAN a year since Disney-Star pay TV channels pulled the plug, Disney+ Philippines is officially launched today (November 17, 2022). It does not bear the Hotstar branding. Like in the ending of Pinocchio, whether 1940 animated classic or the 2022 live-action remake, it is a true blue localized…
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For the 3rd time, PBA trounces the Olympics on TV5
NINETEEN (19) INDIVIDUALS — competing in 11 sports — form as one Team Philippines (PHI), as they aim for the first, elusive Olympic gold medal to cheer the country up in these gloomy times. The delayed Tokyo Olympics will finally open this Friday (July 23) amidst no spectators; albeit, preliminary…
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The Disney+ Effect: Will This “Magic” Happen Here Domestically?
[Requested by MJH] A BIT MORE than three months from now (October 1, 2021), a part of our childhood will be fading away and marching into memory. On this day, Disney Channel Asia and other Walt Disney Company’s cable channels — including Channel V, Fox Networks Asia and National Geographic…
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[LGBT Month Special / Pitch] ‘Drag Race’ in the Philippines: Is This Fetch Going To Happen?
[AUTHOR’S NOTE: In honor of LGBTQIA+ Month, Timow’s Turf will publish a prominent show that you may or may not have heard of. If you’re not interested in pop culture or not comfortable about their community, you may sashay away from this post.] I STUMBLED UPON an article from PhilStar…