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    SPNI is a profitable company which will become stronger after merger: NP Singh

    • 23.12.2021
    • exchange4media

    It's official! Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) have signed definitive agreements to merge ZEEL with SPNI and combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries.

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    U.S. aviation, telecom industries report progress over 5G safety talks

    • 23.12.2021
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    The aviation and telecom industries said Wednesday they were making progress to address air safety concerns about potential interference from the planned Jan 5th 5G wireless deployment.

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    Short-video app Triller to go public via $5 bln merger with SeaChange

    • 23.12.2021
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    Short-video app Triller will go public through a reverse merger with SeaChange International Inc, in a deal that will value the combined entity at around $5 billion, the company said on Wednesday.

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    Discovery-WarnerMedia Merger Gets European Union Approval

    • 23.12.2021
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    On Wednesday, Discovery disclosed the antitrust clearance of the proposed deal to create Warner Bros. Discovery. “Approval from the European Commission is a key milestone toward completing our proposed transaction with AT&T,” David Zaslav, president and CEO of Discovery, said in a statement.

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    U.S. Govt Launches Consultation on Upload Filters and Other Anti-Piracy Tools

    • 23.12.2021
    • TorrentFreak

    The U.S. Copyright Office has launched a public consultation to evaluate various technical measures that can identify and protect copyrighted content online. With help from various stakeholders and the public at large, the Office hopes to get a better understanding of the pros and cons of these tools, including upload filters, and the potential role of the Government.

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    Hyderabad, Bengaluru watched most movies in 2021, ‘Sooryavanshi’ breaks records

    • 23.12.2021
    • LiveMint

    According to online ticketing site BookMyShow that shared its entertainment trends on Wednesday, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai were the top cities that watched most movies in 2021, followed by Vizag and National Capital Region.

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    Data Protection Bill 2021: Key Takeaways From The JPC Report Tabled In Parliament

    • 22.12.2021
    • MEDIANAMA

    The Joint Parliamentary Committee report, along with the Data Protection Bill, 2021, was tabled in both houses of the Parliament on December 16 after two years of deliberations.

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    Media industry eyes AdEx resurgence in 2022 led by TV, digital

    • 22.12.2021
    • exchange4media

    After a sharp recovery in the second half of 2021, the Indian advertising industry is expecting a strong double-digit growth in overall advertising expenditure (AdEx) in 2022 due to the entry of new advertisers in the form of consumer tech companies and the increase in media spends by the traditional advertisers.

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    Oscars Shortlists Include Beyoncé, ‘Spider-Man’ and Two Jonny Greenwood Scores as France’s ‘Titane’ Is Snubbed

    • 22.12.2021
    • Varitey.com

    The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlists in 10 categories for the upcoming 94th Oscars ceremony. Nominations voting begins on Thursday, Jan. 27, and ends on Tuesday, Feb. 1

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    Bob Iger Makes His Disney Exit as a Titan of Transformation

    • 22.12.2021
    • Varitey.com

    As we stroll on Disney’s historic Burbank lot toward the plaza where he is about to be photographed in front of a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse holding hands, I ask Iger if he is feeling melancholy about his decision to leave.

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