The major Hollywood studios are unshakeable when it comes to the damage caused by pre-release piracy, let alone when a leaked movie appears online in unusually high quality.

While television content continues to be regulated under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, digital platforms fall under a hybrid model—a blend of self-regulation and statutory oversight, primarily governed by the IT Rules, 2021.

A group of more than 100 film and TV organisations from around the world launched an appeal to European Union institutions and global governments Monday – on the eve of the Cannes Film Festival kickoff – calling on them to support the indie industry ecosystem following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announced plan to impose tariffs on film imports.

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The leaders of the major Hollywood studios and streaming companies gathered on Zoom on Friday for a special meeting with Motion Picture Association chief Charles Rivkin to strategize about how to address President Trump’s threatened film tariffs.

The changes include the creation of a separate $100 million pool for independent productions and a sweetener for productions that frequently shoot in New York.

Having secured the Letter of Intent from the Telecom Department and agreed to security norms for offering satcom services, Starlink will now have to formally sign acceptance of the terms and conditions of the agreement and pay the stipulated entry fee to procure the licence, according to sources.

The saga of Fmovies, once a titan of the pirate streaming world, has taken another intriguing turn.

As L.A. sound stages sit empty, fat tax incentives and saner politics are turning Britain’s capital into a mecca for streamers, studios and stars. Will Trump’s tariffs halt the exodus?