MX Player, DistroTV partner to form a big TV streaming service

DistroTV, one of the largest independent, free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) app, today announced that it is expanding its distribution in partnership with MX Player, a leading Indian OTT platform via an app-in-app integration.

Zee forms interim panel to run day-to-day operations

Zee Entertainment Enterprises yesterday said it has formed an interim committee to run operations after ex-chairman Subhash Chandra and CEO Punit Goenka failed to overturn the market regulator’s ban on them holding board positions

IT Minister Chandrasekhar bats for online gaming tax review

Amid the criticism over the 28 percent goods and services (GST) tax on online gaming, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said that he would “go back to the GST council and may be request it for consideration on the new regulatory framework”.

DoT supports auction for satcom spectrum allocation

In response to the ongoing dispute regarding the allocation of spectrum for satellite communication services, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has expressed its support for conducting an auction as the preferred method.

Viacom18, Point Cove collaborate for ‘MTV X Point Cove’ kids collection

Viacom18 Consumer products has partnered with California clothing company, Point Cove, to introduce an exclusive collection called ‘MTV X Point Cove’ for children.

BBC Studios India, All3Media partner for scripted dramas

BBC Studios and All3Media have joined forces to bring two scripted dramas to Indian viewers.

Endemol Shine India now entirely under Banijay command

In an undisclosed deal, Banijay, the prominent production company behind shows like ‘Big Brother’ and ‘MasterChef’, has acquired CA Media’s 49 percent stake in Endemol Shine India.

Katrina, Sethupathi’s ‘Merry Christmas’ premieres Dec 15

The film ‘Merry Christmas’, directed by Sriram Raghavan, is set to hit theaters worldwide on December 15, according to an announcement made by the producers yesterday.

Microsoft in talks to extend Activision contract, overcoming hurdles

Microsoft is currently engaged in discussions to extend its acquisition contract with video game company Activision Blizzard.

Deepika Padukone’s initial glimpse from ‘Project K’ revealed

After a lengthy wait, the creators of ‘Project K‘ unveiled the first promotional image featuring Deepika Padukone. The film, directed by Nag Ashwin, is expected to release in early January 2024.