T-Series owner Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited is among four companies which have bidden to develop Uttar Pradesh government’s ambitious Film City near Noida. The other three bidders are Supersonic Technobuild Private Limited (Maddock Films, Cape of Good Films LLP & others), Bayview Projects LLP (backed by filmmaker Boney Kapoor), and 4 Lions Films Private Limited (backed by filmmaker KC Bokadia), PTI reported from Noida.
Actor Sidharth Malhotraon Friday said he was eager to be a part of Rohit Shetty’s cop universe and his wish came true with the OTT series ‘Indian Police Force’. The seven-part action series, which will debut on January 19 on streamer Prime Video, marks Shetty and Malhotra’s foray into long-format storytelling.
Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly planning to generate revenue from its gaming business by adding in-app purchases and advertisements. The company has had discussions in recent months about how to generate revenue from its games, IANS reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. For two years, Netflix subscribers have been able to download tons of mobile games, all free with their subscription.
Broadcasters Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Sony Pictures Networks India, and Viacom18 have raised TV channel bouquet prices to offset rising content expenses that will affect monthly TV bills for consumers. Network18 and Viacom18’s distribution arm IndiaCast has raised the price of their bouquets by 20-25 percent after adding big-ticket sports properties to their portfolio, Economic Times reported.
Jeremy Helfand, a seasoned executive with a background at Disney and Hulu, has been appointed as the Vice President and Head of Advertising for Amazon’s Prime Video platform. Helfand, known for his innovative work in developing streaming-specific ad formats, disclosed his new role via a LinkedIn post.
Arijit Lahiri’s debut feature ‘Out Of Time’ has emerged as the leading Hindi film on JioCinema, captivating audiences with its unique storyline and captivating narrative around time travel. The independent film, devoid of major stars, has achieved significant popularity purely on the strength of its compelling content, PTI reported.
Viacom18 is set to broadcast the three-match T20I series between Afghanistan and India live and exclusively on JioCinema, Sports18-1 SD + HD, and Colors Cineplex from January 11-17. This series marks Team India’s inaugural T20I series of 2024 and serves as a prelude to the forthcoming T20 World Cup later in the year.
HBO‘s hit dark comedy series, ‘White Lotus,’ is gearing up for its third season with an impressive lineup of talent. Actors Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, and Michelle Monaghan are set to join the cast of the Mike White-created show. Alongside them, Dom Hetrakul, Parker Posey, and Tayme Thapthimthong will also feature in this upcoming installment.
Harinder Sikka, whose ‘Calling Sehmat’ was adapted into the film ‘Raazi’, has acquired the movie rights of lawyer-entrepreneur Tarun Mehrishi’s debut novel ‘The Portrait of a Secret’. Sikka and Mehrishi will now work together to finalize the script for the screen adaptation. Published by Penguin India, ‘The Portrait of a Secret’ is the story of a patriot, who is faced ...
History TV18 has launched a captivating docuseries, ‘India: Marvels & Mysteries with William Dalrymple‘, on January 4, airing every Thursday and Friday. The series, led by author and Indophile William Dalrymple, delves deep into India’s historical tapestry, unearthing forgotten stories and exploring enigmatic sites across the country.