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Ultra Play OTT revives nostalgia of yesteryear Hindi cinema

Ultra Media and Entertainment Group has launched its latest OTT platform, Ultra Play, a service dedicated exclusively to streaming classic Hindi films. With the tagline ‘Har Pal Filmy,’ Ultra Play aims to provide a nostalgic journey that brings the charm of classi...

Netflix updates opening disclaimers on terrorists in ‘Hijack’ drama

Netflix India yesterday said it has updated the opening disclaimer of its latest series ‘IC814: The Kandahar Hijack’, which has courted controversy over its depiction of hijackers’ code names.

"For the benefit of audiences unfamiliar with the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airline...

‘The Buckingham Murders’ trailer out

The much-anticipated trailer for ‘The Buckingham Murders’, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, has been released, stirring excitement among fans. The mystery thriller, set to premiere in theatres on September 13, also features Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar and...

JioCinema Premium unveils September content lineup

This September, JioCinema Premium is set to deliver a stellar line-up of international, national, and regional content to keep viewers entertained as the festive season approaches. The diverse array of programming includes thrilling new shows, popular movies, ...

Natalie Morales joins ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for S21

Natalie Morales is set to join the cast of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for its upcoming 21st season. The acclaimed actress, known for her roles in ‘Parks and Recreation’ and ‘Dead to Me’, will bring her talents to the long-running medical drama. Morales will be a series regular in the new season, though details about her chara...

MIB seeks Netflix explanation on ‘Kandahar Hijack’ drama; meeting today

The Indian government has summoned the content head of OTT platform Netflix over the series 'IC-814 -- The Kandahar Hijack', which has triggered a row over depiction of hijackers.

Official sources said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!