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    Young listeners in India’s smaller cities spark surge in scripted audio series popularity

    • 22.09.2025
    • Mint

    The format is proving sticky, especially for younger listeners in tier-two and tier-three cities, who may not have
    access to video subscriptions but want the same storytelling experience.

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    Why Karnataka’s film ticket price cap may not pull off a blockbuster at theatres

    • 22.09.2025
    • Mint

    There is an urgent need for dynamic pricing across formats and properties, where more up-market, premium
    cinemas can command higher rates while there is enough access to affordable, low-cost theatres.

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    SPNI rebuilding India growth strategy under Gaurav Banerjee: Ravi Ahuja

    • 22.09.2025
    • Exchange4media

    Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. President and CEO Ravi Ahuja shares that the company is already seeing momentum, particularly in channel ratings, since Gaurav Banerjee took over as MD and CEO

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    Market cap vs revenue: How investors are repricing India’s media stocks

    • 22.09.2025
    • Exchange4media

    A tighter gap emerges as TV’s growth cools and print’s cash generation steadies; see the latest company numbers and what could trigger a re-rating

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    Indian Reality TV Gets Korean Makeover as Kross Pictures Unveils Four-Format Slate at Busan Market

    • 21.09.2025
    • Variety

    Kross Pictures is making a strategic leap into India’s reality television space, unveiling a slate of four unscripted formats adapted from successful Korean originals, it was revealed at Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market.

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    Asia-Europe Co-Producers Navigate Funding Gaps, Eye Cautious U.S. Market at Busan Market Panel

    • 21.09.2025
    • Variety

    Producers from Asia and Europe discussed funding challenges and partnership obstacles at a panel at Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market.

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    IP Regulation in Spain and AI as a Job-Creating Force: 5 Takeaways From San Sebastián’s European Conference

    • 21.09.2025
    • Variety

    Top executives, government leaders and international figures gathered during the San Sebastián Film Festival this Sunday to reflect on Spain’s position within the European audiovisual industry and how to navigate a constantly evolving market.

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    Big Tech Is Under Pressure From Emerging AI Giants. How Will This Change Hollywood?

    • 21.09.2025
    • Variety

    This is no AI illusion. A perfect storm appears to be gathering around the world of generative artificial intelligence that promises to have profound effects on how Hollywood does business.

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    Micro-dramas set to race to $9.5 b global market as China leads the charge

    • 21.09.2025
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    MPA report says social-first short dramas are outpacing cinema and reshaping viewing habits

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    Business Building: Jordan’s Rebate, Locations, Crews Draw Shoots From Around the World

    • 20.09.2025
    • Variety

    During the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, Jordan’s Royal Film Commission presented its revamped cash rebate program, jumping from 25% to a tiered system that can grant productions a return of up to 45% of local spend, plus an automatic exemption from the Kingdom’s 16% VAT and 10% withholding tax to reach a combined savings of up to 56%.

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