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Stars attend exclusive Hubbl launch event in Sydney

A sea of stars attended the launch party for Australia’s newest transformative TV technology, Hubbl.

Wednesday, February 21 | Top stories | From the Newsroom

A sea of stars attended the launch party for Australia’s newest transformative TV technology, Hubbl.

Hosted by the Foxtel Group, the likes of Hamish Blake and Andy Lee walked the blue carpet at the event held at the iconic Fleet Steps on Mrs Macquaries Point at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney.

The duo were among the many to celebrate the launch of Hubbl, the innovative TV technology designed to make streaming easier, with both local and global apps such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and BINGE all available on one easy-to-use interface.

Andy Lee and Hamish Blake attend the Hubbl launch in Sydney.
Andy Lee and Hamish Blake attend the Hubbl launch in Sydney.
The duo walked the blue carpet at the event.
The duo walked the blue carpet at the event.
Foxtel Group hosted the launch at the iconic Fleet Steps on Mrs Macquaries Point.
Foxtel Group hosted the launch at the iconic Fleet Steps on Mrs Macquaries Point.

Among the other guests were TV personalities such as Bay of Fires actress Marta Dusseldorp, Heartbreak High star Chika Ikogwe, and Tasma Walton, who is currently filming the highly anticipated Season 2 of the Foxtel drama The Twelve.

Bay of Fires star Martha Dusseldorp.
Bay of Fires star Martha Dusseldorp.
Heartbreak High actress Chika Ikogwe.
Heartbreak High actress Chika Ikogwe.
The Twelve actress Tasma Walton.
The Twelve actress Tasma Walton.

Media heavyweights Richard Wilkins and Belinda Russell from Nine were also on hand to celebrate, along with former news presenter Jessica Rowe, who went with her daughter Allegra.

Andy Lee, Belinda Russell, Richard Wilkins and Hamish Blake take to the stage.
Andy Lee, Belinda Russell, Richard Wilkins and Hamish Blake take to the stage.
Richard Wilkins from the Today show.
Richard Wilkins from the Today show.
Belinda Russell almost matched the blue carpet in her ensemble.
Belinda Russell almost matched the blue carpet in her ensemble.
Jessica Rowe brought daughter Allegra as her date.
Jessica Rowe brought daughter Allegra as her date.

There were reality TV and lifestyle personalities in the mix too, including Real Housewives of Sydney stars Sally Obermeder and Caroline Gaultier, Selling Houses expert Andrew Winter, and The Block’s Mitch and Mark.

Real Housewives of Sydney star Sally Obermeder.
Real Housewives of Sydney star Sally Obermeder.
RHOS star Caroline Gaultier also attended.
RHOS star Caroline Gaultier also attended.
Andrew Winter from Selling Houses.
Andrew Winter from Selling Houses.
Mitch and Mark of The Block fame.
Mitch and Mark of The Block fame.

Adding some spice to the event was social media personality Sabrina Treffiletti and comedian Joel Creasey, as well as sporting stars Braith Anasta and Brett Lee.

Sabrina Treffiletti added colour to the blue carpet.
Sabrina Treffiletti added colour to the blue carpet.
Joel Creasey was all smiles at the event.
Joel Creasey was all smiles at the event.
Sporting legends such as Braith Anasta was also there.
Sporting legends such as Braith Anasta was also there.
As was cricket great Brett Lee.
As was cricket great Brett Lee.

The Foxtel Group and Hubbl are no doubt thrilled with the turn out and equally delighted to launch the product that promises to change the TV and streaming experience.

“Hubbl will effortlessly fuse free and paid entertainment and sport from Australia’s favourite apps, channels, live TV and the internet into one seamless user experience,” Patrick Delany, CEO of Hubbl, said in a statement.

The innovative Hubbl Glass TV promises to change the TV and streaming experience.
The innovative Hubbl Glass TV promises to change the TV and streaming experience.
CEO Patrick Delany officially launched Hubbl at the event.
CEO Patrick Delany officially launched Hubbl at the event.

“Hubbl is only as good as the breadth and depth of apps integrated onto the platform to ensure a truly converged streaming experience and in removing frustration when it comes to the choice of what to watch. It’s a huge testament to the transformative Hubbl technology that these world-class and much loved local partners have chosen to reshape the streaming experience with us. The future of TV and streaming is here.”

Hubbl will be available at Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi stores nationwide. Hubbl Glass will be available exclusively at Harvey Norman. On-sale date for Hubbl will be announced soon.

*News Corp, publisher of this website, is majority owner of Foxtel

Originally published as Stars attend exclusive Hubbl launch event in Sydney

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