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    SonyLiv expands its global footprint, enters Africa and Caribbean region

    • 03.10.2023
    • BestMediaInfo

    SonyLiv stated that users of South Africa, Mauritius, Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago can now access this rich content catalogue, catering to their diverse tastes and preferences.

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    Disney+ to Launch Shared Account Password Crackdown in Canada

    • 02.10.2023
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Canadian Disney+ subscribers have received emails indicating new account-sharing rules that aim to keep the streaming platform within primary households, a Disney spokesperson confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

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    “Mission Impossible” Leak with Chinese Connection Floods Pirate Sites

    • 02.10.2023
    • TorrentFreak

    The latest installment of the Mission Impossible franchise has its digital release scheduled for next week, but high quality copies of the film are already circulating on numerous pirate sites. After the movie's theatrical release was previously pushed back by the COVID-19 pandemic, this pirate leak also comes with a prominent Chinese connection.

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    ‘Prime Video invests heavily in original content in India’

    • 02.10.2023
    • LiveMint

    India is one of the top markets worldwide for Amazon’s video streaming service Prime Video, and among the two markets where it disproportionately invests in local content, said Kelly Day, vice-president of international business at the company. In an interview, Day provided insights into the over-the-top (OTT) giant’s strategies, challenges and outlook in the dynamic world of streaming content.

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    A selective OTT ban will impose too heavy a cost on the country

    • 02.10.2023
    • LiveMint

    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) proposal for a selective banning mechanism for over-the-top (OTT) platforms has ignited discussions on its technical and legal practicality. OTT platforms can restrict OTT applications for the general public if needed. However, implementing localized bans poses significant challenges.

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    Streaming companies set eyes on connected television in festive times

    • 02.10.2023
    • LiveMint

    Experts predict that the demand for family entertainment on streaming platforms will increase during the festive season, as more users choose to stay home. Connected TVs are expected to exceed 40 million daily active users by 2025.

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    ‘85% Indians rely on mobile networks for OTT subscriptions’

    • 02.10.2023
    • LiveMint

    New Delhi: Approximately 85% of Indians rely on mobile network providers for subscriptions, 59% use digital wallets and 50% TV or satellite providers, Bango, which facilitates global stores to deliver mobile payments, said in a report.

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    Studios bet on family entertainers, multi-starrers

    • 02.10.2023
    • LiveMint

    New Delhi: The success of films like Gadar 2 and Jawan has not only revived careers of yesteryear actors like Sunny Deol but has opened the doors for filmmakers of the 1990s to experiment with genres, such as action dramas, comedies as well as family entertainers, to cater to the demand of diverse audiences including the small-town moviegoers.

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    Trai seeks views on regulatory framework for ‘responsible development’ of metaveres

    • 02.10.2023
    • Telecom.com\EconomicTimes

    Mumbai: The telecom regulator has asked for industry inputs on the need to develop a regulatory framework for the responsible development of the Metaverse, policy measures that can be taken to create awareness and promote the use of the new-age technology across the country.

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    Philippines Pirate Site Blocking Scheme Comes to Fruition

    • 02.10.2023
    • TorrentFreak

    After years of lobbying activity and behind-the-scenes discussions, the Philippines is set to roll out its pirate site-blocking scheme this coming November. In a fresh memorandum of understanding, signed by the Government's Intellectual Property Office, Internet providers agree to voluntarily block sites that are deemed to be copyright infringing; no court order needed.

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