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    Broadcasters told to furnish info to TRAI on mode of delivering linear channels to OTT

    • 21.09.2022
    • exchange4media

    The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has directed broadcasters Star India, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and Sun TV Network to furnish information to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) regarding the mode of retransmission of linear channels on over the top (OTT) platforms.

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    YouTube in challenge to TikTok to give Shorts creators 45% of ad sales

    • 21.09.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    The Google-owned streaming service announced Tuesday that it would introduce advertising on its video feature Shorts and give video creators 45% of the revenue. That compares with its standard distribution of 55% for videos outside of Shorts, and TikTok's $1 billion fund for paying creators

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    Multiplex revenue to triple this fiscal, occupancies to fall short: Crisil

    • 21.09.2022
    • LiveMint

    Multiplex chains in India are set to triple their revenue this fiscal, helped by the low-base of last financial year and more and more people queuing up to watch movies after the easing of pandemic-forced curbs, according to a report by ratings, research and policy advisory Crisil.

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    Gujarati film is India’s official entry to Oscars 2023

    • 21.09.2022
    • LiveMint

    Putting all speculation to rest and beating high-profile Hindi and southern language titles, small-budget Gujarati drama Chhello Show was selected as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards for the international film category on Tuesday

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    Concerts, sports: theatres bank on non-film revenues

    • 21.09.2022
    • LiveMint

    Movie theatres are increasingly screening sports matches, music concerts, niche and independent animation flicks and documentaries to generate revenue, in the wake of a succession of box office failures, especially in the Hindi-speaking market.

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    Comcast, Verizon, AT&T Settle Piracy Suits

    • 20.09.2022
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    A trio of lawsuits from Voltage Pictures and other copyright owners against internet service providers for refusing to expel customers who repeatedly pirate their movies has settled.

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    Disney Star challenges CCI order before Kerala HC

    • 20.09.2022
    • exchange4media

    Disney Star India has filed a writ petition before the Kerala High Court challenging the investigation launched by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the subsequent summons issued by the competition watchdog in the matter.

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    FICCI Frames makes a comeback with Ficci frames fastrack

    • 20.09.2022
    • IndianTelevision

    Ficci Frames Fast Track 2022, a pre-cursor to the Ficci Frames which makes a comeback after the pandemic, is slated to be held on 27 & 28 September in Mumbai.

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    CCI approves Jio Cinema OTT Viacom 18 Media Manager

    • 20.09.2022
    • IndianTelevision

    The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed merger of Jio Cinema OTT and Viacom18 Media on Monday.

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    Reimagining 5G for India’s connected future

    • 20.09.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    5G can boost the national GDP by $500 billion in the 2025. However, to unlock this potential, the network must be reimagined, considering that India is expected to have 612 million 5G connections by 2030, according to KPMG. I see the most scope for reinvention in three areas – preparedness, prediction, and privacy.

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