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    StreamSafely: Anti-Piracy Campaign or Multi-Million Dollar Marketing Machine?

    • 20.11.2023
    • TorrentFreak

    A new phase of the StreamSafely.com anti-piracy campaign is underway. Visitors to the portal are advised that pirate streaming sites aren't what they seem and the content on offer acts as a smoke-screen for credit card fraud, identity theft, and so much more.

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    Netflix’s ‘The Railway Men’ Was Handpicked by Producer Aditya Chopra to be YRF’s First Series, Director Reveals (EXCLUSIVE)

    • 20.11.2023
    • Variety

    “The Railway Men,” the first production from YRF Entertainment, the streaming production arm of India’s Yash Raj Films, was a carefully considered choice from studio head Aditya Chopra, director Shiv Rawail has revealed.

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    MPA & IPR Center Tackle ‘Holiday’ Piracy With New PSA Campaign

    • 17.11.2023
    • TorrentFreak

    The U.S. Government's Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPRCenter) has teamed up with the MPA to launch a new anti-piracy campaign.

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    It is crucial to ensure responsible use of AI to protect media integrity: Anurag Thakur

    • 17.11.2023
    • BestMediaInfo

    Speaking at an event organised by the Press Council of India on the theme of Media in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, the Minister underlined that the nuances of years of experience, context and oversight that an Editor brings will always be a step ahead of the AI.

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    Can box office hits on OTT turn into a blockbuster opportunity for advertisers?

    • 17.11.2023
    • exchange4media

    Streaming of theatrical movies enjoys higher "Buzz ratings" than OTT originals and web series, according to the latest study by Ormax Media, a research and consulting firm.

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    Proposed broadcasting bill: Linear TV may see relaxing of regulation?

    • 17.11.2023
    • exchange4media

    The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2023 proposed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to bring a consolidated regulatory framework for the entire broadcasting sector, including OTT.

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    Amazon Prime Video expands sports offering with FanCode

    • 16.11.2023
    • LiveMint

    Amazon Prime Video has expanded its sports programming with the launch of FanCode on Prime Video Channels, its content aggregator. Prime members can now buy an annual add-on subscription to FanCode for ₹249.

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    What Netflix’s successful turnaround means for Indian OTT players

    • 16.11.2023
    • BestMediaInfo

    Facing stiff competition from big players like Amazon Prime and Disney, Netflix had a tough time in 2022. Subscribers dropped as people reconsidered their streaming choices due to higher prices and economic uncertainties.

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    Won’t Download a Car? Let’s Try: “Piracy Turns Teenagers Into Gambling Addicts”

    • 16.11.2023
    • TorrentFreak

    Even among those who accept piracy is illegal, there are some who still struggle to view casual streaming as a serious crime. By introducing credit card fraud, identity theft, and malware into the mix, it's hoped that piracy will absorb the juices of these 'real' crimes and be taken more seriously.

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    JioCinema expands its offering with addition of 3,000+ hours of kids content

    • 16.11.2023
    • Telecom.com\EconomicTimes

    Previously, Viacom18 had a dedicated streaming app for kids content named Voot Kids. However, Voot Kids, along with Voot and Voot Select, merged into JioCinema, which is now Viacom18's all-encompassing de facto streaming app.

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