Prime Video to roll out ad-supported tier; India not in first list

Amazon Prime Video will next year join streaming rivals in rolling out ads and introducing a higher-priced ad-free tier, as the industry grapples with a slowdown in subscriber growth since the pandemic.

TRAI opens consultation on telecom, b’cast, IT sectors R&D

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday released a consultation paper on ‘Encouraging R&D in Telecom, Broadcasting and IT Sectors’.

TV9 news channels now available on Samsung’s FAST service

TV9 Network, one of India’s largest television news networks, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Samsung TV Plus India to extend its reach into the thriving world of connected TV (CTV).

X top most exec in India, Samiran Gupta, resigns

Social media platform X’s head of policy for India and South Asia, Samiran Gupta, has resigned, two sources said, a top departure that comes ahead of India elections and as the company fights a court battle with New Delhi over content removal.

‘Duologue with Barun Das’ S1 now available on Connected TVs

Season one of ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ is now available on Connected TVs for the first time. This gathering of legends or legends-in-the-making is expected to captivate audiences with intellectual exchanges of ideas, thoughts, and experiences that will challenge conventional knowledge.

JioCinema digital film festival starts Sept. 29

JioCinema, a leading streaming service, is all set to launch India’s biggest digital film festival starting September 29, the company said yesterday.

Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha discusess ‘Fukrey’ success, challenges

In a recent interview, Bollywood actors Pankaj Tripathi and Richa Chadha opened up about the success and challenges of the ‘Fukrey’ film series, known for its quirky characters and absurd storyline.

Viacom18 set to move to a swanky 8-floor HQ in Mumbai

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s broadcasting unit Viacom18 is set to sign a lease deal with Blackstone-owned Nucleus Office Parks for its new headquarters in Mumbai, spread over 400,000 square feet, six sources familiar with the matter said.

ICC Men’s WC prize money pot balloons to US$ 10 mn.

The 13th edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will see the winners of the 10-team tournament earn US$4 million.

Sony LIV unveils ‘Shantit Kranti’ S2 trailer

Following the success of Season 1, Sony LIV is preparing to release the second season of its critically acclaimed Marathi original, ‘Shantit Kranti’.