Warner Media’s shutdown of HBO and WB TV is an example of how OTT adoption, fueled by the pandemic, is impacting traditional channels.

While releasing their films on OTT platforms was the only viable option for producers, it hasn’t gone down too well with theatre owners.

PVR managing director says the next two weeks will be a trial run for the theatre chain, but is optimistic that the cinema business will bounce back.

"We are under no illusions as to the many challenges that exhibitors face. This technology enables exhibitors to securely show customers premium cinematic content."

“Instead of questioning us, it is time they question themselves and share their views with all of us,” the two actors have said.

Zeroing in on a provision of U.S. communications law that Donald Trump has repeatedly called to be nixed, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on Thursday said he believes the telecom agency has the legal authority to regulate social-media companies.

Bhanu Athaiya, the costume designer who made history by winning India’s first Academy Award in 1983 for her work on Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi, is no more. She started her journey with Guru Dutt’s CID, created the famous “Mumtaz saree”, and designed the epic costumes of Lagaan.

A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian issued notices to the central government, I&B Ministry, and Internet and Mobile Association of India for the creation of an autonomous body monitoring OTT content.

In this unusual pandemic year, AFI FEST programmed 50 percent more documentaries and opened ticketing to anyone in the U.S.