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    Plex Cracks Down on Media Server ‘Hacks’

    • 12.06.2024
    • TorrentFreak

    GitHub has removed several repositories following a copyright complaint from Plex.

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    Sony Pictures Acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Landmark Deal That Puts Studios Back in Theater Game

    • 12.06.2024
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    For more than seven decades, studios weren't allowed under certain conditions to own an exhibition company under the Paramount Consent Decrees, which were rescinded in 2020.

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    Streamflation Alert: Why Subscription Prices Are Suddenly Spiking (Again)

    • 12.06.2024
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Platforms are boosting prices for the second time in as many years, hoping to nudge customers into their more lucrative ad-tiers.

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    Study: U.S. Films, Series Remain Most Powerful Content Category for Global Streamers in Asia Pacific

    • 12.06.2024
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    American content was viewed by 60 percent of streaming users in major Asian markets during the first quarter of this year, outperforming Korean titles (at 56 percent) and Japanese content (48 percent).

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    Hollywood Talent Firm AIG to Launch in India, Sets Joint Venture With Creativeland Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

    • 12.06.2024
    • Variety

    In a significant development for the Indian entertainment industry, Artist International Group (AIG), under the leadership of David Unger, and Creativeland Studios, helmed by Sajan Raj Kurup, have unveiled a joint venture to establish AIG India.

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    Indian Film Festival Of Los Angeles Unveils Lineup For Inaugural Industry Day

    • 12.06.2024
    • Deadline

    EXCLUSIVE: The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) will welcome Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, Sundance Institute, Roadside Attractions and Film Independent as partners for its inaugural Industry Day.

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    ‘The Legend Of Hanuman’ & ‘Baahubali: Crown Of Blood’ Make Disney+ Hotstar History, Viewing Data Shows

    • 12.06.2024
    • Deadline

    EXCLUSIVE: Here’s a first in India: Disney+ Hotstar‘s ratings charts have seen animated shows take the top two places on its Hindi-language viewing charts for the first time.

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    Streaming Bundles Lower Consumer Intent To Churn By 16%, New Study Finds

    • 12.06.2024
    • Deadline

    EXCLUSIVE: New consumer survey data from Magid supports the entertainment industry’s faith in bundles, particularly newer cross-company efforts like a forthcoming Disney+-Hulu-Max package.

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    Asia Streaming Analysis: U.S. Content Is Losing Ground, but Remains Important for Subscription Trends — Report

    • 12.06.2024
    • Variety

    U.S-produced film and TV content has maintained leadership in terms of reach among Subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) users in nine major markets in Asia-Pacific.

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    Festival favourites struggle for screen time in Indian cinemas

    • 11.06.2024
    • LiveMint

    India's independent films, often celebrated at international film festivals and showered with critical acclaim, face an uphill battle when it comes to shining in domestic theatres.

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