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    Grammys go Global? Changing World Music category name only masks the guilt for cultural appropriation

    • 06.11.2020
    • Firstpost

    The change of category name from 'World' Music to 'Global' music makes the Recording Academy feel like it is truly doing something without really doing much. A non-change, if you will.

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    TV sees highest ad volume since 2015: BARC

    • 06.11.2020
    • Economic Times

    Data provided by the ratings agency suggests that the festive season and big-ticket properties like Bigg Boss and IPL lead the growth.

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    How COVID-19 Rocked Hollywood’s $125 Billion Licensing and Consumer Product Cash Cow

    • 06.11.2020
    • Variety

    In late August, DC Comics and Warner Bros. held a virtual convention to showcase superhero content for fans across the globe, all presented by live-stream due to the coronavirus.

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    It’s Netflix vs. Amazon as ‘One Night in Miami’ and ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Jockey for Oscars

    • 06.11.2020
    • Indiewire

    Supporting casts for movies like "The Trial of the Chicago 7" try to steer clear of category fraud as they play the Oscar category shuffle.

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    Music sampling: Is it copyright infringement?

    • 05.11.2020
    • The Himalayan Times

    In the Copyright Act of Nepal, there is no mention or use of the word sample or sampling. However, Section 3 of the Act does provide protection to derivative works. Derivative works are defined as transformation or adaptation of the existing works bearing features of originality, creativity and individuality.

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    Online content piracy is adding billions to the cost of the coronavirus pandemic

    • 05.11.2020
    • Miami Herald

    Muso, a piracy-tracking firm, found online movie piracy in the United States increased 43 percent at the start of the pandemic.

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    Gaming rules the entertainment industry, so why aren’t investors showing up?

    • 05.11.2020
    • Tech Crunch

    As gaming’s popularity reaches epic heights, venture investors’ activity in the industry doesn’t seem to equate with the overall size of the games market.

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    Mani Kaul interview on Ritwik Ghatak is a lesson in appreciating ‘Titas Ekti Nadir Naam’ and cinema

    • 05.11.2020
    • Scroll

    The filmmaker’s introduction to the broadcast of Ritwik Ghatak’s masterpiece is a primer on Indian cinematic forms.

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    JCB expands its merchant network with Paymentwall in digital media and home entertainment sector

    • 05.11.2020
    • Finextra

    JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and Paymentwall announce the activation of JCB cards in the digital media and home entertainment sector.

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    5G-powered future of OTT entertainment and advertising: What is on the horizon?

    • 05.11.2020
    • Clickz.com

    5G is becoming more critical as it's odds-on to revolutionize the way we live, do business, and consume digital content. Daniel Elad, CSO at TheViewPoint, shares his thoughts and expertise on the upcoming changes in CTV/OTT entertainment and advertising.

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