AIDCF commissions E&Y for survey; findings to be shared with govt.

The MSO’s industry organisation, AIDCF, has roped in Ernst & Young (EY) to prepare a report on the impact of the decline of pay TV homes on the distribution industry.For this purpose, EY has created a short survey, to gather feedback to include in the report. The survey questions could be accessed here:

Ofcom consulting on proposed revisions to b’cast licence breach

Ofcom yesterday said it’s consulting on proposed revisions to general procedures for investigating breaches of broadcast licences. Ofcom has a duty to secure the wide availability of TV and radio services throughout the UK and to help it carry this out, it grants broadcasting licences with specific licence....

Bangladesh court petition seeks ban on Indian TV channels

A writ petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court seeking a ban on the broadcast of all Indian TV channels in the country citing provocative news aired on them, according to a media report, a PTI report from Dhaka stated. Lawyer Ekhlas Uddin Bhuiyan filed the petition and confirmed the matter on Monday, the Dhaka Tribune reported.

WBD unveils Animal Planet’s Telugu feed for AP, Telangana

In a major step towards regional content expansion, Warner Bros. Discovery has launched a Telugu feed for Animal Planet, catering specifically to audiences in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This initiative aligns with the channel’s mission to bring engaging wildlife and nature stories to a broader spectrum of Indian viewers...

News18 Studios strengthens leadership with key revenue appointments

News18 Studios, the branded content division of Network18, has announced strategic appointments to drive its monetisation efforts and enhance audience engagement. Sanjukta N Kapoor and Neha Nagpal Chatterjee have joined as Vice Presidents – Revenue, overseeing the network’s flagship editorial Intellectual Properties (IPs)....

NDTV Indian of the Year 2024 returns to celebrate trailblazers

NDTV’s iconic Indian of the Year awards are back, ready to honor exceptional Indians who have redefined excellence and inspired the nation through their remarkable contributions. As the pioneer of this prestigious platform, NDTV continues its legacy of spotlighting achievers across...

Prime Video announces streaming premiere of Award-Winning Film ‘Girls Will Be Girls’

Prime Video has revealed that the critically acclaimed film Girls Will Be Girls will premiere exclusively in India on December 18. This coming-of-age drama is an Indo-French joint production by Pushing Buttons Studio, Dolce Vita Films, and Crawling Angel Films.

Global brand Hush Puppies snags Vir Das as India ambassador

Global footwear brand Hush Puppies, exclusively retailed by Bata India, has announced that the hilarious, ever-stylish, and paw-sitively charming Vir Das is joining the family as the brand’s ambassador Known for his razor-sharp wit, impeccable style and humane values, Vir is the perfect match for Hush Puppies’ playful spirit with his on-brand consumer connect....

Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Despatch’, to premiere on ZEE5, unveils trailer

Manoj Bajpayee starrer ‘Despatch’, which is all set to premiere on ZEE5 from December 13, yesterday unveiled an intriguing trailer. In the film, produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies and directed by ‘Titli’ fame Kanu Behl, the actor plays the role of a crime journalist, Joy Bag, who becomes....

Anil Kapoor wraps key schedule for ‘Subedaar’

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor has wrapped up a significant portion of the shooting for his upcoming film ‘Subedaar’, directed by Suresh Triveni, known for acclaimed films like ‘Tumhari Sulu’ and ‘Jalsa’. Announced in March by Prime Video  , ‘Subedaar’ is a gripping actor-drama centered on the journey...