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    SC ruling may up tax load on streamers, gaming apps

    • 03.06.2025
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    A recent Supreme Court judgment allowing dual taxation on television broadcasting services could significantly increase the tax burden on digital entertainment platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and gaming apps, according to tax experts and legal professionals, a report in The Economic Times stated yesterday.

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    Stitch, Surf, and Studio Magic: DP Nigel Bluck Takes Us Into the Wild World of the Live-Action “Lilo & Stitch”

    • 03.06.2025
    • The Credits

    Lilo & Stitch is charming audiences across the globe. Disney’s latest live-action remake, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, is not only a box-office smash but also a heartfelt reimagining that has tapped into the power of Zillennial nostalgia in a big way. Based on the 2002 animated film, the new live-action Hawaii-set buddy comedy between young Lilo (Maia Kealoha) and her new alien pal, Stitch (voiced by Chris Sanders), is full of energy and light, thanks in no small part to cinematographer Nigel Bluck.

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    Television Cellular firms move govt over TRAI suggestions on satcom pricing

    • 03.06.2025
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    Industry body Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) has approached the Telecom Department to raise concerns over Trai recommendations on the satcom spectrum, saying “incorrect assumptions” have led to unjustifiably low spectrum charges for satellite services relative to terrestrial networks.

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    Financial Times: India, EU agree on half of deal chapters

    • 03.06.2025
    • Caliber

    India and the EU have reached agreement on nearly half of the chapters in a proposed trade deal, aiming to finalise the agreement by December.

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    Piyush Goyal To Flag Key Issues At Informal WTO Meet Amid US’ Rejection Of India’s Claims

    • 03.06.2025
    • NDTV Profit

    The crucial meet comes amid US' rejection of India's claim that American tariffs on steel and aluminium are safeguard measures under the World Trade Organization rules.

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    Meta aims to revolutionise advertising with full AI-powered ad creation

    • 03.06.2025
    • BestMediaInfo

    Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is now eyeing direct access to brand marketing budgets, posing a potential challenge to creative and media agencies that currently manage those campaigns and spends

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    Will India get ‘lucky’ at Cannes?

    • 03.06.2025
    • Exchange4media

    While in the Asia-Pacific, India is one of the strongest players now, we ask industry leaders if we can cement this position further, at Cannes Lions 2025

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    The rise of small-town stories on OTT: Grassroots-themed shows are proving to be cost-effective, culturally rich

    • 03.06.2025
    • Mint

    OTT platforms are increasingly setting original shows in small towns, expanding their audience reach. This trend, initiated by shows like Panchayat, showcases local dialects and talent, resonating with both urban and rural viewers seeking culturally relevant narratives and authentic storytelling

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    Sony Pictures Renews Multi-Year beIN Media Group Pact for MENA, Turkey

    • 02.06.2025
    • Variety

    Doha-based beIN Media Group has inked a multi-year extension with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), locking down exclusive content rights across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.

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    Every Marvel Studios Movie and Disney+ Project in 2025 and Beyond

    • 02.06.2025
    • Variety

    From 2021 to 2024, Marvel Studios released 10 feature films, 12 seasons of TV and two TV specials, an increase of over 300% from the Infinity Saga era. That whirlwind pace is continuing in 2025 — but it won’t last much longer.

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