DEN chief Sharma advocates reinvention & adaptation in evolving industry

DEN Networks CEO SN Sharma, a veteran of the cable TV industry in India, has not only grown with the sector, but has contributed immensely too in its growth. So, when he says that the industry needs to ‘reivent’ and ‘adapt’ to the evolving and changing ecosystem, it carries weight. Delivering the industry keynote at the recently-concluded SatCab Symposium 2024

Tata Play launches 4K platform service with IPL season

Tata Play, a leading direct-to-home platform in India, in association with Disney Star has launched the Tata Play 4K platform service coinciding with the start of the new IPL cricket season yesterday. According to a press release from Tata Play, the service will cater to a large cohort of audiences desiring access to ultra-high definition 4K content via television.

Willow by Cricbuzz launches in USA & Canada

Willow, the cricket broadcaster in the United States and Canada, has forged a transformative alliance with Cricbuzz, the cricket website and app in the world, to form ‘Willow by Cricbuzz.’ This collaboration will create a singular home for cricket in the United States and Canada, allowing consumers to watch live marquee matches alongside best-in-class..

Planetcast Acquires Switch Media, strengthening ott offerings

Planetcast Media Services, a leading media technology provider in India and Southeast Asia, has recently sealed the acquisition deal with Switch Media, a prominent white-label OTT platform provider serving markets across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US. The acquisition marks a significant move for Planetcast, granting it complete control over all assets of Switch Media.

EazyDiner Foodie Awards, News9 Plus announce partnership

In a groundbreaking collaboration set to redefine the landscape of culinary recognition, EazyDiner Foodie Awards and News9 Plus have joined forces to honor excellence in the food and beverage industry. The partnership, slated to be unveiled on March 23 at the illustrious Grand Hyatt, marks a significant milestone for both organizations.

Wavemaker India, Mondelēz India win big at 24th EMVIE awards 2024

The 24th edition of the prestigious EMVIE Awards, held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, concluded on Friday, 22nd March, 2024. Organized by The Advertising Club (TAC), the event celebrated outstanding media campaigns from top agencies, attracting more than 1000 professionals from the media, marketing, advertising, and research sectors.

‘Perfect Days’ to stream on MUBI from Apr 12

Perfect Days’, the Oscar-nominated film by renowned writer-director Wim Wenders, will stream exclusively on MUBI in India from April 12. The film, a meditative drama about finding beauty in everyday life, features Koji Yakusho as Hirayama, a contemplative middle-aged man who lives a life of modesty and serenity, spending his days balancing his job as a dutiful caretaker of Tokyo’s numerous public toilets..

Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ wows Chinese audience

A Netflix adaptation of a Chinese science-fiction classic ‘The Three-Body Problem’ found a large audience in China on the first day of its release earlier this week despite the streaming service not being available there, and prompted immediate debate on social media. The Netflix series ‘3 Body Problem’ is an adaptation of the first novel in a trilogy by Chinese author Liu Cixin

Atrangii TV launches 6-episode anthology ‘Womaniya’

Atrangii TV has announced the release of its anthology series ‘Womaniya’, starring a host of talented women actors, including Rashmi Desai and Shweta Tiwari in pivotal roles. This captivating six-episode series showcases the diverse and complex theme of womanhood, delivering powerful stories loosely adapted from the acclaimed ‘Six X Novel’, a media statement from Atrangii stated.

Zee Cinema to air TV premiere ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’ on March 24

Zee Cinema is set to broadcast the world television premiere of ‘Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway’ on Sunday, March 24 at 12 pm. Directed by Ashima Chibber and featuring Rani Mukerji in the lead role, the film portrays the real-life saga of a mother’s relentless pursuit to reunite with her children, who were separated by Norwegian authorities.