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    Tata Play: B’cast policy should remove carriage fee; regulate OTT, FreeDish

    • 16.11.2023
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    Tata Play is in favour of removal of caps on carriage fee of TV channels on a distribution platform under a proposed National Broadcasting Policy.

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    Sony Unveils Columbia Pictures 100th Anniversary Logo

    • 15.11.2023
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Sony Pictures Entertainment is marking Columbia Pictures‘ 100th anniversary with a new centennial logo inspired by the historic “Lady With the Torch” iconography.

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    Govt’s anti-piracy push under scrutiny

    • 15.11.2023
    • LiveMint

    NEW DELHI : The government move to assign nodal officers to combat movie piracy is well-intentioned, but experts expressed scepticism, anticipating a gradual impact amid operational challenges.

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    Government proposes new law to regulate OTTs like Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ Hotstar.

    • 14.11.2023
    • LiveMint

    The Indian government has introduced a new bill that will consolidate the regulatory framework for various broadcasting services, including over-the-top (OTT) content.

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    Companies uneasy over consent clause in new data law

    • 14.11.2023
    • Telecom.com\EconomicTimes

    The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, which received the President’s assent on August 11, has proposed that companies and businesses — which collect and store user data and are termed as data fiduciaries — cannot process the personal data of any user without explicit consent.

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    Futuristic B’cast Services Bill seeks to replace antiquated rules: Minister

    • 13.11.2023
    • Indian Broadcasting World

    The government yesterday invited comments from stakeholders on the proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 or BSB, which seeks to replace antiquated sectoral rules with future-focussed legislation.

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    BitTorrent Pirates Won’t Receive ISP Warnings (It Will Be Something Worse)

    • 13.11.2023
    • TorrentFreak

    As part of its overall strategy to reduce piracy in the Netherlands, local anti-piracy group BREIN announced a program to identify major or frequent uploaders by their IP addresses so that warnings could be sent via their ISPs.

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    Netflix, Warner Bros partner with Verizon to offer discounted streaming bundle: Report

    • 10.11.2023
    • Telecom.com\EconomicTimes

    Netflix and Warner Bros will have to share revenue with Verizon, the report said, adding that while the economic arrangement could not be learned, there is a minimum guarantee of revenue for the entertainment companies.

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    Govt approves policy to tap digital media for awareness campaigns

    • 10.11.2023
    • LiveMint

    New Delhi: The ministry of information and broadcasting has approved the Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023 to widen the reach of awareness campaigns in the digital media space.

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    Price Storm: Why Major Streaming Services Have Hiked Rates This Year

    • 09.11.2023
    • Variety

    Binge-watching, America’s new favorite pastime, has become more expensive than ever. In October alone, seven top streaming plans increased their U.S. pricing.

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