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    JioStar, ICC jointly refute reports of media rights disagreement in India; ‘existing agreement remains fully in force’

    • 15.12.2025
    • Mint

    JioStar and the International Cricket Council have jointly denied reports of the Reliance Industries-controlled broadcaster seeking an exit from the media rights deal.

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    How 50 Cent’s feud with Diddy fueled the no. 1 show on Netflix

    • 15.12.2025
    • Mint

    Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges but convicted for
    prostitution offenses and sentenced in October to just over four years in prison

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    A takeover in Hollywood that has India’s cinema-owners on the edge

    • 14.12.2025
    • Mint

    Many say this could be an opportunity for Netflix to strengthen its theatrical presence and leverage Warner’s
    distribution network to release films directly in cinemas, including in India.

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    Radio City wins relief as Madras HC quashes contempt directions in music royalty case

    • 11.12.2025
    • Storyboard18

    The Madras High Court noted that the alleged monetary liability remains unquantified, and therefore cannot be enforced through contempt proceedings.

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    Private DTH revenue decline to ease to 3–4% in FY26 as IPTV push gains momentum: Crisil

    • 11.12.2025
    • Storyboard18

    Private DTH subscribers have been on a multi-year decline — dropping from 7.2 crore in FY19 to 6.19 crore by FY24, followed by a sharper 9% fall in FY25. The base is expected to dip below 5.1 crore by the end of FY26, Crisil said.

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    India’s AI Copyright Gamble: DPIIT’s hybrid licensing plan sparks battle over consent and fair pay

    • 11.12.2025
    • Storyboard18

    DPIIT’s proposal for a blanket licence allowing AI firms to train on all legally accessed content promises clarity for developers, but publishers, lawyers and policy experts warn it risks compulsory licensing, unfair payouts and a collapse of existing content economics.

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    What Is CRCAT and How Will It Function Under India’s New AI Copyright Plan?

    • 11.12.2025
    • Medianama

    India’s new copyright working paper proposes setting up a central organisation called the Copyright Royalties Collective for AI Training (CRCAT).

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    Beyond nostalgia: Can TV stars deliver big-screen success?

    • 11.12.2025
    • Mint

    Given the box office volatility, known IPs (intellectual properties) can help lure audiences to cinemas.

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    Paramount’s $102 billion bid to sideline Netflix and buy Warner Bros Discovery — What you should expect

    • 10.12.2025
    • Mint

    In its bid to persuade Warner Bros Discovery shareholders, Paramount Skydance launched a tender offer for current WBD shares at $30 per share, all cash.

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    Ad fatigue is making India’s OTT viewing miserable

    • 10.12.2025
    • Mint

    Users are often bombarded with the same ads over and over again while long and unskippable breaks with frequent glitches turn the viewing experience tedious and disrupt the flow of the show

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