Netflix, Amazon, Disney, JioCinema mull legal challenge to anti-tobacco rules

Streaming giants Netflix, Amazon and Disney yesterday privately discussed a possible legal challenge and other ways to stall India’s new tobacco warning rules, amid fears they will need to edit millions of hours of existing web content, sources said.

Sunil Sharma joins Network18 as Chief Product & Tech Officer

Sunil Sharma has been named Chief Product & Technology Officer at Network18, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Sony SAB to premiere family drama ‘Vanshaj’ in June

Sony SAB has collaborated with Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Swastik Productions to bring the family drama ‘Vanshaj’ to the screen.

Rajitta Hemwaani joins IN10 Media as COO, Music

Rajitta Hemwaani has joined IN10 Media as Chief Operating Officer – Music, according to an update in her LinkedIn profile. For more than 25 years, she has led leading media companies in India and around the world.

Tamannaah, Aashim’s ‘Jee Karda’ to premiere on Prime Video

Friendship and love are central themes in the upcoming series ‘Jee Karda’. The Amazon Original starring Tamannaah Bhatia will be available on Prime Video beginning June 15.

Tata Play elevates Abhishek Pathak to SVP & Head Content

Tata Play, a subscription-based satellite television company, has promoted Abhishek Pathak to SVP & Head (Content), in charge of strategy, business development, and partnerships.

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, set to release on Disney+ Hotstar

Filmmaker James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ will be available for streaming in India on Disney+ Hotstar on June 7. A sequel to Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster ‘Avatar’, which is the all-time highest-grossing movie in the world.

YouTube stops removing fake US presidential election fraud claims

Google-owned YouTube has announced that it will no longer remove content that promotes false claims of widespread fraud, errors, or glitches in the 2020 and previous US presidential elections.

Discovery+ announces content slate for Environment Day

Environmental issues have become an increasingly contentious topic. Pollution, global warming, untimely rains, and deforestation are all examples of frequent changes. This is a group effort, and there are people who are dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment.

Twitter’s head of trust and safety Ella Irwin quits

Twitter’s head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, said she has resigned from the social media company, which has faced criticism for lax protections against harmful content since billionaire Elon Musk acquired it in October.