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Disney+ Hotstar to be rebranded STARTING Thursday, Hulu becomes the global general entertainment brand on Disney+, replacing Star. In Malaysia, Disney+ Hotstar will be branded Disney+. With these branding updates, subscribers can continue to enjoy and explore content they know and love on Disney+, from award-winning general entertainment and gold-standard family programming to a growing collection of Apac Originals. Hulu is known for its break-out, award-winning originals and its recognisable green colour. Malaysian fans can look forward to an exciting slate of US, Korean and Japanese originals arriving soon on the Hulu tile. Among the highly-anticipated titles are Ryan Murphy’s stylish and high-stakes legal drama All’s Fair , featuring an ensemble cast led by Glenn Close, Kim Kardashian and Niecy Nash, the lighthearted and warm Korean romantic comedy Would You Marry Me , starring Choi Woo-shik and Jung So-min, the gritty action packed Korean thriller The Manipulated with Ji Changwook and Doh Kyungsoo, and the visually dynamic coming-of-age Japanese anime Wandance . This lineup adds to global hits such as Grey’s Anatomy , Modern Family , Shogun , High Potential , alongside well-loved Korean and Japanese content, including Tempest , Nine Puzzles , The Judge from Hell , A Shop for Killers , Moving and Gannibal . “Disney+ is known to have the most beloved library of content in Malaysia. With Hulu as our new general entertainment brand on Disney+, we will continue to deliver unparalleled storytelling to families, friends and fans,” said The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia vice president and general manager Vineet Puri. With hundreds of films, exclusive original movies and series, and thousands of television episodes from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Hulu, Disney+ is a streaming destination for families, friends and fans to discover new worlds and new stories. M’sia screens Lahad Datu film at festival MALAYSIA has strengthened its cultural diplomacy with Timor-Leste by showcasing the action film Conquer: Lahad Datu ( Takluk: Lahad Datu ) at the 7th Dili International Film Festival (DIFF) in Dili. The Malaysian embassy in Dili said the screening, held at the Platinum Cineplex in Timor Plaza, drew about 170 spectators and lasted 120 minutes. The movie, directed by Zulkarnaen Azhar, is inspired by the real-life 2013 Lahad Datu standoff and highlights the bravery of the Malaysian armed forces and police in defending the nation’s borders. “The embassy’s partnership with DIFF is part of its ongoing cultural diplomacy engagement, showcasing Malaysia’s vibrant film industry while fostering mutual understanding and closer ties between Malaysia and Timor-Leste, and beyond,” the embassy said in a statement. Now in its seventh edition, DIFF runs until Oct 12, featuring more than 70 films under the patronage of Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta. At last year’s edition, Malaysia screened Airforce The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa (As Long As Alive), which was well-received by audiences. – Bernama Hulu will become the global general entertainment brand on Disney+.

Siti Nurhaliza to mark 30 years of music with concert

N ATIONAL songstress and Asian music icon Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin will celebrate three decades of her artistic journey through the mega concert Legacy 30 Siti Nurhaliza at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Jan 10, 2026. Organised by SN Legacy Sdn Bhd, the concert is expected to draw around 60,000 spectators, marking the pinnacle of her 30-year involvement in the music industry. Siti said Legacy 30 is not just a concert but a symbol of her artistic journey, sacrifices and achievements over three decades. “I want the fans who have supported me all this while to be part of this special moment, to relive the works that have become part of the memories and history of my career. “Holding it at this iconic stadium is not aimed at breaking the record attendance of 70,000 from the Fantasia Tour Concert in 2004, but rather a carefully planned effort to provide a comfortable, epic and meaningful concert experience for all fans,” she said in a statement. The singer of Menamakanmu Cinta said the timing of the concert is ideal as it coincides with Visit Malaysia Year 2026. “This momentum is hoped to attract fans from various countries to come to Malaysia, enjoy the beauty of local music, art and culture, while supporting efforts to promote Malaysia as a world-class cultural and entertainment tourism destination,” she said. The Legacy 30 Siti Nurhaliza concert is expected to be a historic performance that reflects her gratitude and appreciation to fans who have been the backbone of her career. The concert is presented by Cuckoo with Affin Bank as the main organiser. Tickets are now available, with prices starting from RM69 to RM1,599 depending on seating category. – Bernama o Songstress says performance symbolises her artistic journey, sacrifices

Siti is set to perform at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Jan 10, 2026. – PIC FROM FACEBOOK @SITINURHALIZAOFFICIAL

Gen Hoshino gig to be broadcast to Kuala Lumpur cinema ON Oct 19, the final performance of Gen Hoshino presents Mad Hope at K-Arena Yokohama (Kanagawa, Japan) will be broadcast live to cinemas nationwide in Japan, as well as to a cinema in Kuala Lumpur. Gen Hoshino’s first nationwide tour in six years drew enormous attention, with every show – including additional dates – selling out immediately upon release. The tour later expanded to Asia with performances in Taipei, Shanghai and Seoul, each city swept into a wave of excitement. The grand finale at K-Arena Yokohama has captured the attention of fans in Japan and abroad. Fans can catch Gen Hoshino’s live performance on the big screen at TGV Sunway Velocity at 3pm.

Gen Hoshino’s performance at K-Arena Yokohama will be broadcast live to a KL cinema. – PIC FROM LIVE VIEWING JAPAN