Calendar year 2023 was a mixed bag for the media and entertainment (M&E) industry as linear TV reported below par growth (decline of 1-2 percent YoY – ex sports) due to i) lower spends by e-commerce/gaming companies ii) diversion of festive spends towards Cricket World Cup negatively impacting growth for other genres.
Stating that the society is “far stronger” than a few individuals who certify movies, filmmaker Prakash Jha yesterday denounced censorship of movies or web shows but said these should be made “responsibly”. In an interview with PTI, the acclaimed director stressed that the freedom to tell a story is available in both mainstream theatres and OTT
News18 Network gears up to present the much-anticipated latest edition of the prestigious L’Aspiration Summit, a distinctive initiative focused on decoding the contemporary landscape of luxury. The event, set to take place on December 22, 2023, at The Marriott in Chandigarh, promises to unravel the dynamic trends shaping the realm of opulence.
India Today, the acclaimed English news magazine, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the much-anticipated Shah Rukh Khan-starrer, ‘Dunki.’ This strategic partnership marks the convergence of two influential entities, amalgamating vision, thought, and entertainment in a seamless blend
Even as ‘The Crown’ draws to a close with the least season out on Netflix, brand new research from TikTok, Google and Skyscanner reveals the series’ impact, the people and communities involved in each season, and the ways in which it has shaped culture. From #TheCrown driving over 6 billion views on TikTok, to half (50 percent) of Gen Z being inspired to learn more
The much-anticipated romantic drama, ‘Dono,’ featuring fresh faces Rajveer Deol and Paloma Dhillon, is all set to captivate audiences worldwide as it gears up for its digital premiere on ZEE5 on December 29. Directed by Avnish Barjatya in his directorial debut and son of acclaimed director Sooraj Barjatya, ‘Dono’ initially graced theatres
In a bid to enchant young viewers and families during the upcoming holiday season, JioCinema announces the grand ‘Toontastic Winter Carnival,’ a vibrant celebration poised to make 2024’s arrival a memorable extravaganza. Promising an unparalleled entertainment fiesta, the carnival boasts a stellar lineup of 24 new shows
In a significant stride within India’s gaming landscape, CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform, proudly disclosed that its collaboration with mobile gaming giant WinZO has yielded a remarkable 40 percent surge in retention rates. Established in 2018, WinZO stands as a vanguard in India’s mobile gaming revolution, boasting a colossal user base of over 175 million individuals.
Streaming platform Apple TV+ has renewed its period drama ‘The Buccaneers’ for a second season. Inspired by American author Edith Wharton’s unfinished novel of the same name, the series debuted on the streamer on November 8. Set in the late 19th century, ‘The Buccaneers’ revolves around a group of fun-loving young American women
Colors Cineplex is gearing up to showcase the Bollywood film ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ on December 24. Produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta, this romantic dramedy stars Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan a