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    The Hollywood conflict: Streaming vs Theatrical

    • 30.08.2021
    • Indian Television

    A look at how cinemas worldwide are struggling to emerge from the Covid-19 grip.

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    ‘Candyman’ Wasn’t Available to Stream When It Opened in Theaters. Did That Make a Big Difference?

    • 30.08.2021
    • Variety

    “Candyman,” the updated take on Clive Barker’s terrifying urban legend, continues a positive pandemic-era box office trend: It’s the latest theatrical-only offering to beat expectations amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

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    Regional OTT market is evolving and maturing; more stronger content pipeline expected in next few years

    • 30.08.2021
    • Afaqs

    OTT players insist that they will soon start providing a robust pipeline of content.

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    “We Feared Mass Eradication”: Theater Owners Air Anxieties at an Unusual CinemaCon

    • 30.08.2021
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    During the pandemic-era Las Vegas convention, Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman trotted out "It's the window, stupid" as a mantra as studios previewed movies highlighted by 'Matrix 4,' 'No Time to Die' and 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.'

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    Trai recommends all satellite frequency bands for low-bit-rate connectivity

    • 29.08.2021
    • ET Telecom

    "The relevant existing authorizations under Unified Licensing framework may be suitably amended for enabling satellite-based low-bit-rate connectivity," Trai in a statement said.

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    UK launches global data plans to become a ‘technological superpower’

    • 29.08.2021
    • Euractiv

    The UK government announced plans on Thursday (26 August) for international data partnerships and a more innovation-friendly privacy law, which could collide with the EU data protection standards and jeopardise data flows between London and mainland Europe.

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    EU privacy watchdog calls for stricter data use to guarantee fair access to credit

    • 29.08.2021
    • Euractiv

    Although it welcomed the aim pursued by the proposal, the EU privacy watchdog gave its recommendations on the Commission’s proposal for a directive on consumer credits in an opinion published on Thursday (26 August).

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    Streaming services overtake TV Everywhere in the US

    • 29.08.2021
    • Broadband TV News

    Streaming services represented 45% of Non-Linear Ad Views in 1H 2021, according the latest its US Video Marketplace Report released by FreeWheel.

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    ‘Harry Potter’ Producer David Heyman on the Future of Film: ‘We Need the Studios to Make Cinema for the Big Screen’

    • 29.08.2021
    • Variety

    “Harry Potter” producer David Heyman may have moved into television (his latest series, “Clickbait,” is streaming now on Netflix) but he is, at heart, a cinephile. Which means the last 18 months — a blessing for streamers and a disaster for exhibitors — have left him in a difficult position.

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    CII’s Summit FX witnesses robust discussion amongst key stakeholders on ‘Building eco-system through state AVGC associations’

    • 29.08.2021
    • Animation Xpress

    Third day of CII’s SummitFX saw a trailblazing session on “Building Eco-system Through State AVGC Associations” which saw participation from various industry captains from all across the country. Over the past year, the industry has witnessed notable amount of galvanizing and synergizing as leaders from all corners of the country converge on a common platform to help evolve AVGC policies through discussions and recommendations.

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