Regional language focused over-the-top (OTT) platform Stage is set to raise $15 million led by a new investor, along with participation of existing investors, two sources familiar with the details told Entrackr.

With drama and comedy titles considered risky bets internationally, buyers are targeting horror and action: "Everyone is looking for anything that has a built-in audience."

On 23 October, the IFFI announced Australia as its Country of Focus for the 55th edition in Goa. Last year, the two countries entered into an audio-visual co-production agreement.

Popular Indian OTT originals such as Panchayat and The Family Man have clocked in viewership of 30-40 million, which is about one-third of the country’s overall paid streaming universe.

The Indian government is developing a comprehensive plan to address media-related challenges, including misinformation and criticism.

The White Paper, commissioned by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), builds on the original report published in 2019, and provides up-to-date analysis of global production trends.

Jeb Stephen Raj, a key administrator of the piracy website Tamil Rockers, has been arrested for illegally recording and distributing movies. Raj confessed to recording films in theatres using hidden cameras and selling the pirated copies.

A comprehensive trends analysis of Southeast Asian media markets reveals significant digital advertising growth and streaming platform expansion, with Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam emerging as key territories for content development and format adaptation.

Taiwan-Italy production outfit Volos Films has unveiled a diverse slate of features and documentaries at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF).