Zoro.to, previously the world's largest pirate site, suddenly disappeared last week. With over 205 million visits per month, that was hugely significant, as was its rapid reappearance under a new name. Site staff initially claimed a new team had taken over, then rumors of "DMCA" problems emerged. A few hours ago, Zoro.to's domain records began pointing to name servers used by the MPA to service seized domains. Copyright issues are also confirmed.
WSJ has painted a grim picture for the Hotstar streaming service as well, expecting that its subscriber base will erode by 8 million to 10 million in its fiscal third quarter
Last June, Paramount Global pulled out all the stops at London’s spacey Outernet venue for its streaming launch in the U.K. The studio flew in 21 stars including Michelle Pfeiffer and Sylvester Stallone to pitch their Paramount+ originals to a wide-eyed audience. No expense, it seemed, was spared for the service’s splashy kick-off.
Netflix is making it even easier for users to add a paid “extra member” to their primary accounts or migrate their streaming preferences to another household.
Netflix, Disney, Columbia, Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros., and Village Roadshow have obtained a new pirate site-blocking injunction in Australia. The Federal Court order currently targets 22 sites and 36 domains but is intentionally flexible to deal with any pirate countermeasures. The notable aspect is how quickly the injunction was obtained; just 35 days from start to finish.
YggTorrent, the largest French torrent community, has lost control of its main '.do' domain name. The domain was presumably put on hold by the registry or registrar after some type of complaint. One of the site's operators condemns the action but business continues as usual through one of YggTorrent's many backup domains.
The bundle will appeal to Japanese consumers by pairing Disney's franchise content with Hulu Japan's large pool of localized dramas, anime and variety shows.
The Hindi film industry, or Bollywood, is facing challenges in terms of consistent growth and financial health. Factors such as high ticket prices, overpriced food and beverage offerings, lack of government support, and the dominance of a few top actors are contributing to the industry's struggles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Monday that extends the state’s $330 million tax incentive for film and TV production.
Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, stated that the Indian government will not regulate the use cases of artificial intelligence (AI). Instead, it will prioritize curbing user harm from AI and establish robust guardrails.