Indian media and entertainment (M&E) industry veterans feel that stakeholders, regulators and the government should take a collaborative route while framing regulations for the sector as both the eco-system and rules are evolving in nature. Speaking at the Aavishkar media Group-organised SatCab 2024 Symposium earlier this month in New Delhi
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has sealed a deal to become the official broadcaster for New Zealand Cricket (NZC) matches for the next seven years. Under the agreement, effective from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2031, SPNI has acquired the television and digital rights to broadcast and stream all matches involving New Zealand’s Blackcaps and White Ferns teams...
India’s Zee Entertainment (Zeel) should substantially reduce losses in its businesses, including its English TV channels, and cut costs in other areas to meet a key profit target, according to a company-formed review panel, the broadcaster said yesterday. The move — coming on the heels of a failed $10 billion merger with Sony India and the collapse of a $1.4 billion cricket broadcasting....
The two-day Times Now Summit kicked off in grandeur, echoing the resounding theme of an unstoppable India. Hosted by the esteemed Times Group, the event drew dignitaries, delegates, and guests from various sectors, converging to discuss the nation’s remarkable trajectory and the pivotal role of media in shaping its narrative...
Delhi High Court has passed an order and granted a dynamic+ injunction favouring Viacom 18 Media Private Limited, thereby restraining various unauthorised websites from streaming the Indian Premier League (IPL) events for the year 2024. Justice Sanjeev Narula recently stressed the importance of evolving legal remedies to effectively tackle copyright infringement in the digital age, IANS reported.
In a significant milestone for digital news in India, the latest Comscore data reveals that News18 Indian Languages cluster has claimed the top spot, surpassing Times of India Vernacular, to become the leading digital news platform for Indian languages in the country.
The Indian government and advertising watchdog ASCI have joined hands to protect consumer rights and strengthen regulations’ enforcement, especially those related to misleading ad campaigns. The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) and the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) both operate with a mutual goal of protecting consumer interests.
British subscription broadcaster Sky Sports, which is owned by American media conglomerate Comcast, has retained the rights to TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) and TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) for the UK and Ireland markets, Broadcast has reported. Broadcast, which is a source for business information about the British TV industry...
The Golden Globes and CBS have reached a five-year deal to broadcast the annual award show and stream it live on Paramount+. The new agreement, which begins with January’s telecast, gives the Globes a new broadcast home following years of turmoil. The Globes had long resided at NBC before scandal enveloped the organization behind the awards, leading NBC to give them up, Associated Press...
Comcast’s streaming service Peacock will exclusively feature the National Football League’s Week 1 game, the NFL said on Tuesday, as part of its updated media distribution agreements for the 2024 season. Rival Amazon.com’s Prime Video will exclusively stream the NFL Wild Card game this season, marking the second time an NFL playoff game will be available exclusively via...
Online intermediaries, such as social media, search engines and other online aggregators exert a significant influence on the news stories people consume, according to a new Ofcom research. Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of UK adults use online intermediaries to access news, with Meta – the company which owns Facebook and Instagram – being the third largest...
Google-owned YouTube has removed over 2.25 million videos in India for violating its community guidelines in the fourth quarter of 2023, the popular video streaming platform said in a report on Tuesday. The number of videos removed from the platform between October and December 2023 in India is the highest among 30 nations, YouTube said in the report.
Streaming service Netflix has announced that production has started on the fifth and final season of Penn Badgley-starred series ‘You’. The streamer shared the news on its social media handles along with a photo of Badgley, PTI reported from Los Angeles. “Back to where it all began. The 5th and final season of ‘YOU’ is now in production,” Netflix posted on Instagram.
‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Catherine O’Hara and Kathryn Hahn of ‘WandaVision’ fame are set to feature in Seth Rogen’s upcoming comedy series ‘The Studio’. According to PTI, the Apple TV+ show is co-created by Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory, along with Rogen and his Point Grey banner collaborator Evan Goldberg and Frida Perez.
Prepare to groove, laugh, and indulge in unforgettable moments as Zee Zest introduces “House Party Hits,” premiering on March 21 and airing every Thursday and Friday at 8 PM. This unique lifestyle show, blending culinary delights, creative themes, and infectious energy, aims to redefine the art of hosting house parties.