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Netflix secures global streaming rights for NFL Christmas Day games until 2026

In a groundbreaking deal, Netflix has announced it will be the global home for the NFL’s Christmas Day games, starting from December 25, 2024, through to 2026. The agreement marks the first time the streaming giant will broadcast live NFL games, further cementing its foray into live sports broadcasting. As part of this three-season deal,

Netflix renews ‘3 Body Problem’ for additional episodes

Netflix has given the green light for additional episodes of the sci-fi series ‘3 Body Problem’ to wrap up the story, announced creators David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo.

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Netflix ventures into Ad-Tech

Netflix is set to revolutionize the advertising landscape with its in-house ad technology platform, scheduled for launch by the end of 2025. This move aims to provide advertisers with innovative ways to purchase ad space, measure campaign effectiveness, and understand viewer behavior on the streaming platform. The decision comes amidst the e...

Netflix reaches 40mn users for ad-supported plan

Netflix said on Wednesday its ad-supported tier has reached 40 million global monthly active users, from 5 million a year earlier, a sign that its push to attract new users with the cheaper plan is paying off. The jump comes at a time when streaming companies are facing stiff competition and introducing bundles with their rivals to retain sub...

‘Heeramandi’ emerges as most-watched Indian series on Netflix

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has emerged as the most-watched Indian series on Netflix in the first week of launch, the streamer announced on Wednesday. “Heeramandi ki chamak hai sabse alag! Heeramandi: The Diamo...

Tilda Swinton joins Colin Farrell in Netflix’s ‘The Ballad of a Small Player’

Tilda Swinton has officially joined Colin Farrell in Edward Berger's upcoming Netflix film, ‘The Ballad of a Small Player.’ Swinton will portray Cynthia Blithe, alongside Farrell, who was previously announced as the lead. Directed by Edward Berger, known for ‘All...

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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!