The Sony Group continued to hold talks with Zee Entertainment Enterprises to merge their businesses in India, the Japan’s Nikkei reported yesterday, citing people involved in the negotiations, after media reports earlier said the Japanese company was planning to scrap the $10 billion deal. The talks will continue until a January 20 deadline to close the deal, a Reuters dispatch from Bengaluru stated quoting the Nikkei report.
Excitel, India’s prominent home internet startup, has unveiled the ‘Southern OTT Pack,’ catering to entertainment enthusiasts in key southern cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Guntur, Vijayawada, etc. Priced at just INR 599/month for a 12-month subscription, the plan offers speeds up to 400 Mbps, access to 17 premium OTT platforms...
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise and studio Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced a new partnership that will see them develop and produce theatrical films. Cruise, known for delivering blockbusters like ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise, ‘Top Gun’ series and many more, will also star in the feature film projects, a press release said, according to an IANS report.
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which recently kicked off in Las Vegas giving companies a chance to showcase their newest products and innovations, saw Amazon unveiling some initiatives. The Amazon initiatives include matter casting on Fire TV and Echo Show 15 devises, a newly-announced global partnership with Panasonic
Reliance Jio has introduced new International Roaming (IR) packs for UAE, priced at Rs 898, Rs 1598, and Rs 2998, offering 1 GB to 7 GB of data with 7/14/21 days validity. These plans include 100 text messages, unlimited incoming SMS, and various incoming/outgoing voice minutes, The Economic Times reported.
HBO‘s ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 continues to expand its star-studded cast, welcoming Carrie Coon from ‘The Gilded Age’ and ‘The Leftovers’. Coon joins a roster that recently added Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Michelle Monaghan, and Tayme Thapthimthong. Set against the backdrop of Thailand, this new season will venture into Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok..
Paramount is developing a new ’Star Trek’ movie and has roped in ‘Andor’ director Toby Haynes to tackle the project. The new feature film, which is being written by Seth Grahame-Smith, will take place decades before the events of JJ Abram’s 2009 reboot ‘Star Trek’ and its two follow-ups, PTI reported.
The 31st Convergence India and 9th Smart Cities India Expo is set to illuminate India’s technological prowess and urban evolution over three days. Backed by the Smart Cities Mission and key ministries, this event unveils the nation’s strides in modernization. Under the theme ‘Innovation Driving Sustainability: Realise the Power of Tomorrow – Today...
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), a sports broadcaster in the Indian subcontinent, has announced the extension of the exclusive broadcast rights for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for five years. The terms of the agreement include exclusive television and digital media rights for a wide range of UFC events through 2028..
QYOU Media India’s Hindi General Entertainment Channel, Q TV, is set to captivate audiences with its latest show, ‘Mridul Ki Duniya,’ featuring the comedic genius of internet sensation Mridul. Promising laughter and family-friendly entertainment, the show is scheduled to air from January 15, 2024, every Monday to Friday at 8:30 PM, exclusively on Q TV.