Parliament greenlights liberalised laws on periodicals registrations

On the last day of the parliament session for 2023, the last legislation to be okayed yesterday by the Lok Sabha was the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill (PRPB), 2023, which is aimed at repealing the colonial era law of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 and hailed by the government as more easing of doing business in India.

Sony’s NP Singh among top global media influencers in Variety500

In a resounding testament to leadership and influence, NP Singh, the distinguished Managing Director & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, has been acknowledged among the illustrious ranks of the 500 Most Influential People in Global Media 2023 by Variety500.

RS okays Telecom Bill opening doors for Starlink, OneWeb, others

The Rajya Sabha yesterday passed the Telecommunications Bill 2023 through a voice vote, just a day after it was passed in the Lok Sabha. According to IANS, the new Bill allows spectrum allocation for satellite-based services without the need to participate in auctions

Ofcom: 2023 content complaints nearly twice of ’22 at 69,236

British media regulator Ofcom has revealed that during 2023, audience complaints about standards on TV continued to make the headlines with news coverage of the Israel Gaza conflict, the Coronation of King Charles and celebrity on-screen spats featuring in its Top 10 complaints.

‘The Beekeeper’ set for January 2024 India release

PVR INOX Pictures has announced the eagerly awaited release of Jason Statham’s latest high-octane thriller, ‘The Beekeeper‘, in Indian theatres on January 19, 2024. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, known for hits like ‘Street Kings,’ ‘Suicide Squad,‘ and ‘End of Watch‘, the movie promises an electrifying experience, PTI reported.

News18 TN spearheads flood relief in Thoothukudi, Thirunelveli

In the wake of the devastating floods wreaking havoc in Thoothukudi and Thirunelveli, News18 Tamil Nadu emerged as a beacon of humanitarian journalism, spotlighting the plight of over 500 stranded individuals in Srivaikundam.

JioCinema, Jeevansathi unite for ‘Saath By Chance’ love series

Celebrating love’s enduring tales, Viacom18’s JioCinema has joined forces with Jeevansathi.com to present ‘Saath By Chance.’ This three-part anthology series, now streaming on JioCinema, weaves together real-life success stories of couples who found love through Jeevansathi.com.

WBD, and Paramount Global explore merger possibilities

Discussions have emerged between media giants Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global regarding a potential merger, confirmed by sources at Variety. A recent lunch meeting between Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish in New York fueled talks of a possible merger.

HBO renews ‘The Gilded Age’ for third season

The opulent drama of ‘The Gilded Age’ continues to captivate audiences as HBO announces the renewal of the series for a highly anticipated third season. Francesca Orsi, HBO Programming EVP, expressed pride in the accomplishments of Julian Fellowes and the entire team behind ‘The Gilded Age.’

ZEE5 Global launches new campaign in US

ZEE5 Global, renowned for its rich South Asian content, has unveiled a grand initiative, ‘The Great ZEE5 Giveaway,’ expressing gratitude to its users during this festive season. The campaign, linked to the purchase of 4K or Add-on packs, guarantees exciting gifts—ranging from vouchers to dream vacations.