‘IC-814:The Kandahar Hijack’: news agency ANI sues Netflix

Indian news agency ANI has sued Netflix Inc and producers of an Indian series about a plane hijack, asking for four episodes to be taken down as they used ANI content without permission, ANI’s lawyer told Reuters yesterday. The series, called ‘IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack’, a fictionalised version of the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight 814 from Kathmandu...

Are b’casters mulling legal challenges to Prasar Bharati OTT platform?

Even as challenges mount for India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati ahead of the mid-September launch of its proposed OTT platform, a report in the Storyboard18.com yesterday stated that some broadcasters were also exploring a legal challenge to seek regulatory clarifications on the venture.

Mahanaaryaman Scindia joins as brand ambassador for ‘Indian Tigers and Tigresses Talent Hunt’

TV9 Network announces Mahanaaryaman Scindia as the brand ambassador for the ‘Indian Tigers and Tigresses Talent Hunt,’ a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming football in India. This talent hunt, in collaboration with prestigious European football organizations like Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal...

Tata Play presents anime shows in 3 Indian languages

Tata Play has introduced Anime Local, a brand-new destination for anime enthusiasts, offering an exceptional lineup of four popular anime series — ‘Naruto’, ‘Naruto Shippuden’, ‘KochiKame’, and ‘Ninjaboy Rantaro’. These shows are now available in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, allowing fans across India to experience the magic of anime in their preferred language....

Ofcom unveils UK report on boosting media literacy

Ofcom yesterday shared its learnings and recommendations following a 14-month project, which saw organisations across the United Kingdom trial innovative approaches to boost people’s media literacy skills Media literacy is having the skills, knowledge and understanding to flourish in the online world. It empowers people to become....

Frodoh partners with Jeep for CTV campaign

Fast-growing AdTech firm Frodoh has collaborated with Jeep for its first-ever Connected TV (CTV) campaign, achieving impressive results with a 97 percent video completion rate and 11,700 QR code scans. Conceptualized by Starcom India, a part of Publicis Groupe India, this innovative campaign featured a video starring Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan...

ZEE5 extends partnership with Mumbaicha Raja

ZEE5 has announced its continued partnership with the iconic Mumbaicha Raja for the third year. From September 7 to 17, 2024, the OTT platform will live stream the darshan and aarti of Lord Ganesha, also known as Bappa, directly from the Mumbaicha Raja pandal, offering millions of viewers across India the opportunity to partake in the divine festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi at no cost....

Korea continues to lead shaping the future of Asian streaming

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), in collaboration with the Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), successfully hosted the Korea in View @BCWW in Seoul on August 29.  The event, part of the three-day global broadcasting content convention, drew over 300 delegates and showcased Korea’s

Vivek Srivastava joins JioCinema as Hindi content EVP

Vivek Srivastava has taken on a new role as the Executive Vice President and Business Head for Jio Cinema‘s Hindi entertainment segment. Announcing his appointment on LinkedIn, Srivastava expressed his excitement about returning to the company that had significantly shaped his professional journey a decade ago....

Gaurav Singh promoted to director of agencies & VC partnerships at Meta

Gaurav Jeet Singh has been promoted to the position of Director of Agencies & VC Partnerships, India at Meta. Singh announced his new role on LinkedIn, stating, “Starting a new position as the Director of Agencies & VC Partnerships, India at Meta.” Prior to this promotion, Singh was the Head of Agency Business at Meta...