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    New Beginnings For The IPRS With Kobalt Coming On Board As The First International Publisher

    • 12.07.2021
    • India Education Diary

    The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS), the only copyright society in India, representing the authors, composers, and publishers of music, has announced its association with international music publisher Kobalt. IPRS will administer both the performing and mechanical rights of the international catalogues signed to it, which means that all rights licensed to audio streaming services, FM and AM radio and public performance can be licensed in totality.

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    Guest Column: Dolby’s Tryst with India- Unlocking immersive AV experiences

    • 12.07.2021
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    Dolby's focus is towards prioritizing music, gaming, and live sports wherein our technologies like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos deliver high value to artists, gamers, and audiences alike.

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    It’s showtime: OTT players bet big on original content

    • 12.07.2021
    • Exchange4media.com

    Disney+ Hotstar, Voot, SonyLIV and ZEE5 have lined up an extensive original content line-up in 2021 to grow their user base and increase time spent by building stickiness.

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    Box Office: Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ Debuts With Dazzling $80 Million in Theaters, $60 Million on Disney Plus

    • 12.07.2021
    • Variety

    Disney and Marvel’s superhero adventure “Black Widow” captured a massive $80 million in its first weekend, crushing the benchmark for the biggest box office debut since the pandemic.

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    Ashwini Vaishnaw: New IT rules protect users, will ensure safe social media ecosystem

    • 12.07.2021
    • The Indian Express

    Soon after taking oath as the IT and communications minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw had said that all those who live and work in India will have to abide by the rules of the country.

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    Global Streaming Video Revenue to Hit $94B In 2025, PwC Forecasts

    • 11.07.2021
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    In its look at the media and entertainment sector, PricewaterhouseCoopers notes of the theatrical recovery: "We are not forecasting cinema returning to 2019 revenue levels until 2024."

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    Publishers eye collective bargaining as way to take on platforms

    • 11.07.2021
    • Euractiv

    As efforts to level the playing field between publishers and platforms gather steam around the world, collective bargaining approaches are also attracting support.

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    VR Growth, Opportunities Highlighted at Cannes Film Market

    • 11.07.2021
    • Variety

    One of the biggest conundrums for many working in the fledgling XR sector is how to make money in the medium.

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    Cannes: How Streaming Is Helping, Not Killing, the Indie Film Business

    • 11.07.2021
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Niche streaming services such as Mubi, Shudder, or recently-launched Wild Side TV are filling a gap in the indie film business, helping arthouse and genre titles get made.

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    Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV Sign Multiyear Licensing Deal With Universal

    • 11.07.2021
    • Variety

    Amazon’s Prime Video and IMDb TV have inked a multiyear licensing deal with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, bringing blockbusters like “Jurassic World: Dominion” and “F9” to the company’s streaming platforms.

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