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    Resumption of TV shoots in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu to bring back jobs, revive ad spends

    • 02.06.2020
    • Moneycontrol.com

    New content on TV will result in further increase in TV viewership which, in turn, will also attract more advertisers.

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    Exhibitors Should Allow Digital Releases for Mid-Tier Films After 30-Day Window, Analyst Says

    • 02.06.2020
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Universal and Warners have "greater financial incentives ... given their vertical integration with pay TV distributors, while Disney is "highly dependent on healthy theatrical distribution," says Credit Suisse.

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    Korean Film Council Offering Millions of Discounted Cinema Tickets

    • 01.06.2020
    • Variety

    In an effort to get the public back into cinemas, national film support body the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has begun providing discount coupons.

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    16-page directive lays down shooting guidelines for film industry

    • 01.06.2020
    • India TV

    Shooting has to be done in a completely locked down environment and adhering to government rules. The directive talks of the optimum crew that can be allowed on set, and also lays down medical and administrative decorum to be followed on set. It also lays down guidelines on handling of shooting equipment by crew.

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    ‘We deal with a product of emotions’: Ajit Andhare of Viacom18 Studios on the future of the film industry

    • 01.06.2020
    • The Hindu

    We need to be empathetic, says the COO of Viacom18 Studios on a discussion about the industry’s way forward on The Hindu Weekend’s Instagram Live series #DirectorsOnDirectors.

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    Trai to start discussion on improving speed and reliability of broadband connectivity

    • 01.06.2020
    • The Economic Times

    The telecom regulator is considering starting an industry-wide discussion on improving speed and reliability of broadband connectivity, as well as strengthening the digital infrastructure, amid a growing remote work culture in wake of the pandemic.

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    COVID-19: Happy with West Bengal govt order allowing shooting, film industry chalks out logistics

    • 01.06.2020
    • The Indian Express

    All stakeholders of the city's entertainment industry had decided to suspend shooting of feature films, TV serials and web series from March 18 to 30 in the wake of the coronavirus scare.

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    Netflix, Amazon Support Black Lives Matter Amid Nationwide Protests

    • 31.05.2020
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    "To be silent is to be complicit. Black lives matter," Netflix shared on social media Saturday.

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    Del Toro, Iñárritu, and Cuarón Defend Endangered Mexican Cinema Funding

    • 31.05.2020
    • IndieWire

    As critical resources for the country’s filmmakers face an uncertain future, the Three Amigos rallied this month to keep a vibrant community alive.

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    On the frontlines, the Indian dream factory is turning into a nightmare

    • 31.05.2020
    • Livemint

    Mumbai may soon cease to be the hub for all shooting activities, at least for the short term. Green zones and small towns in say Kerala, Goa or Assam will be the new destinations for Bollywood’s dream factories.

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