MIB establishes CBFC facilitation office in Chandigarh

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday announced the setting up of a regional facilitation office of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Chandigarh. At the closing ceremony of the Chitra Bharati Film Festival in Chandigarh, Thakur said filmmakers of the region would get the facility of screening their films and submission of cuts/modifications

Disney, Reliance have signed binding merger pact for India ops: Bloomberg

Walt Disney Co. and Reliance Industries Ltd. have signed a binding pact to merge their media operations in India, according to people familiar with the matter, as the US entertainment giant recasts its strategy amid intense competition in the world’s most populous country, a Bloomberg report stated yesterday.

PM Modi to deliver keynote at TV9 Network summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote today at media group TV9 Network-hosted three-day global summit, ‘What India Thinks’, which started yesterday and would be attended by a host of leaders from the world of business, sports, entertainment and politics. Modi will deliver his keynote address on Monday evening at the summit

With SAG awards, ‘Oppenheimer’ marches on towards Oscars

Historical epic ‘Oppenheimer’ picked up more prizes on Saturday at Hollywood’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, bolstering the movie’s chances to score the best picture trophy at next month’s Oscars. The film about the race to build the first atomic bomb took the top honour — best movie cast — handed out by members of the SAG-AFTRA actors...

Star Sports showcases cricketing legends in Legends Cricket Trophy 2024

In a major announcement, the Legends Cricket Trophy, a highly anticipated cricket extravaganza featuring iconic players, has revealed Star Sports as its official broadcast partner for the upcoming tournament. Scheduled to unfold from March 8 to 19, 2024, at the Pallakele Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Varshada Kannadiga 2024 celebrates Karnataka’s excellence

News18 Kannada is gearing up to host the 21st edition of its prestigious event, ‘Varshada Kannadiga 2024’, a celebration that recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements made by Kannadigas from various fields. The event, synonymous with unparalleled credibility, is set to take place on February 27, 2024.

Prime Video Partners with 30+ brands to tackle ivory poaching crisis

In a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of Kerala’s lush forests and Delhi’s urban sprawl, the Amazon Original series ‘Poacher’ by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta is making waves on Prime Video. Based on true events, the eco-thriller delves into the investigation of India’s largest ivory-poaching syndicate in 2015, shedding light...

TimesPro spotlighted in ‘The Indian EdTech Story’ documentary on Disney+ Hotstar

EdTech platform TimesPro takes center stage in the documentary series, ‘The Indian EdTech Story,’ now available on Disney+ Hotstar and produced by Edstead. The series delves into the transformative journey of TimesPro, spotlighting its pivotal role in reshaping education and creating

Zee Cinemalu presents ‘Aha Naa Pellanta’ Feb 29

In celebration of the rare leap year occurrence on February 29 this year, Zee Cinemalu is set to surprise and captivate its audience with a special broadcast. The channel will air the entire season of the immensely popular Zee5 original series, ‘Aha Naa Pellanta’, as a movie on this unique day at 12 pm.

Lionsgate taps Destin Daniel Cretton for ‘Naruto’ film

A live-action film based on the classic Japanese manga series ‘Naruto’ is being developed by Hollywood studio Lionsgate. According to PTI, the studio has hired ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ maker Destin Daniel Cretton to direct the project. The film adaptation will be produced by Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu for Arad Productions