Sony India chief NPS writes morale-boosting letter to colleagues

The head of Sony Group Corp’s India unit has sent a letter to its employees assuring them the company will thrive despite its aborted merger with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. The Japanese entertainment giant will turn its focus to content that can boost subscriber growth and revenue in the South Asian..

Zee moves tribunal on merger; contests Sony’s $90mn claim

Two days after the termination of the merger agreement by Sony Group, Zee Entertainment yesterday hit back by filing a petition before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), seeking a direction to implement the merger scheme. The Indian media company has also initiated appropriate legal..

PVR INOX, Aaj Tak join forces for R-Day broadcast

PVR INOX Ltd, India’s premier multiplex chain, has unveiled plans to broadcast the live screening of the iconic Republic Day parade as India celebrates its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024. Partnering with AAJ TAK, the live broadcast will be featured in 30 cinemas across 16 cities. According to the press release, the grand event will be accessible to audiences in UP, Delhi

Netflix adds 13mn subs Q4 busting estimates, boosting revenues

Netflix on Tuesday blew past Wall Street subscriber estimates in the fourth quarter, driven by a strong slate of shows that included the final season of the long-running royal drama ‘The Crown’ and David Fincher’s original film, ‘The Killer’. The company reported it added 13.1 million...

Tata Play spotlights Tamil Classics

In a bid to enhance its diverse content portfolio, Tata Play has unveiled ‘Tamil Classics,’ a premium destination for fans of Tamil cinema spanning the golden era from the 1950s to the 1990s. This addition aims to bolster Tata Play’s Classic lineup, already catering to Hindi, Telugu, and English entertainment viewers.

JioCinema to premiere today Amish docu on Ram Temple

JioCinema will premiere a documentary, ‘Ram Janmabhoomi Temple: The Return of a Splendid Sun’, on Januray 25. Presented by Dilip Piramal and Amish Tripathi, its written by Anirban Bhattacharya and Pranav Chaturvedi The documentary will take the viewers through the history of the sacred land of Ayodhya

CNN-News18 launches morning show ‘The Breakfast Club’

CNN-News18 is set to revolutionize morning television in India with the debut of ‘The Breakfast Club,’ the country’s first-of-its-kind morning show starting January 29. Anchored by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, the show aims to redefine mornings by offering a unique blend of news, lifestyle, and entertainment

WION to present special Budget programming

As the nation eagerly anticipates the Union Budget 2024, WION (World Is One News), India’s sole international news channel, presents its India Budget: Election Edition: The Most Comprehensive Coverage. The extended programming, running from January 5 to February 4, 2024, offers exclusive insights, expert interviews, and in-depth analysis.

Filamchi Bhojpuri unveils inaugural ‘Music Awards’

Filamchi Bhojpuri, a regional movie channel under IN10 Media Network, proudly unveils the first-ever Filamchi Music Awards, presented by Shyam Steel and co-powered by Adani Wilmar’s Fortune Soyabean Oil. Scheduled for January 28, 2024, at Bapu Sabhagar in Patna, the groundbreaking event marks the 60th anniversary..

‘Squid Game’ S2 confirmed for Netflix in 2024

Squid Game’, one of the most watched titles from Netflix, will return with its second season in 2024. In 2024, Netflix has also set for release the second seasons of ‘The Diplomat’ and German show ‘Empress’, as well as the third chapter of ‘Bridgerton’, PTI reported from Los Angeles.”Looking ahead, despite last year’s strikes ..

Sony AATH premieres ‘Goyenda Gopal – Antim Pratishod’ on January 28

Bengali entertainment channel Sony AATH is set to surprise Gopal Bhar fans with the premiere of ‘Goyenda Gopal – Antim Pratishod.’ The movie, filled with twists, turns, intense drama, and suspense, promises a rollercoaster of emotions for viewers.

‘Rainbow Rishta’ nominated for LGBTQ awards

Prime Video has secured a prestigious nomination at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards for its unscripted Original series, ‘Rainbow Rishta’. The nomination marks the first time an Indian unscripted series on queer love is being acknowledged at the renowned LGBTQ awards.

Kopiko Candy launches campaign with MSD

Kopiko, a leading coffee candy, has unveiled a new TV commercial as part of the ‘Kopiko Chaba’ campaign featuring Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni. The move follows a month after the official announcement of MS Dhoni as the brand ambassador of Kopiko, the candy brand said in a press release.

Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ to release on June 14

Actor Kangana Ranaut‘s latest movie Emergency will release in theatres on June 14, the makers announced on Tuesday. The movie, also written and directed by Ranaut, features the actor in the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, PTI reported from Mumbai. “‘Emergency’ is my most ambitious project and second directorial post-‘Manikarnika’

Apple Music boosts artist earnings by 10% for spatial audio songs

Apple will pay music artists a bonus pay out of up to 10 percent in royalties for creating songs in spatial audio. Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking brings cinema-like sound from the film or video you’re watching, so that sound feels like it’s coming ..