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    Streaming services see more disloyal subscribers

    • 16.08.2022
    • LiveMint

    Nearly one-fifth of subscribers to premium services such as Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max canceled three or more subscriptions in two years, new data show

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    India’s Applause Entertainment Reveals Robust Film Slate, Doubles Down on Investment as it Turns Five

    • 16.08.2022
    • Variety

    Prolific Indian studio Applause Entertainment is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a flourishing streaming slate, several films, an ambitious expansion model and a doubling down on investment.

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    That Was My Idea! How Hollywood Is Avoiding Story Theft Claims

    • 16.08.2022
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    The industry’s endless array of programming could actually lead to fewer disputes over content — but creators still shouldn’t read pitches in their DMs.

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    ‘Pirate’ Spider-Man Remastered Steam Keys Sell Out in Sanctioned Russia

    • 16.08.2022
    • TorrentFreak

    Spider-Man Remastered launched last Friday to decent reviews but gamers in Russia face problems buying from Steam. A local online store managed to get some Steam activation keys but sold out, despite selling them for close to the most expensive price in the world. Right now, Russians can either wait for new stock or take advantage of the game being cracked on day one.

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    PM’s vision of techade, push for 5G, semiconductors to boost tech sector: Industry

    • 16.08.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    Modi, in his speech on the 76th Independence Day, touched upon all-round development of technology in the country, from 5G to push for electronic chips, laying of optical fibre cable (OFC) network across villages and enablement of digital entrepreneurship in villages through Common Services Centres, making the present decade as "techade" for India.

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    Third Point discloses stake of nearly $1 billion in Disney, pushes for changes

    • 16.08.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    Billionaire investor Daniel Loeb, who runs Third Point, made a U-turn on Disney when he built a new stake in the second quarter, not long after exiting his position months earlier when fears about rising prices and faster interest ate hikes sparked a sharp market selloff.

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    India needs stronger copyright and IP laws

    • 12.08.2022
    • Hindustan Times

    Innovation is fundamental to charting a country's economic growth and development. Complemented by effective intellectual property and patent-protection laws, it can enable innovators and researchers in countries like ours to climb up the global ladder as well.

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    Indian Government Approves Film Co-Production Agreement With Australia

    • 12.08.2022
    • Variety

    The Indian government has approved an audiovisual co-production treaty with Australia, designed to promote joint production of films between the two countries.

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    House of the Dragon Leaks: HBO Wields DMCA in Hunt For Mystery Reddit User

    • 12.08.2022
    • TorrentFreak

    HBO hopes that its upcoming Games of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon will be as successful as its predecessor but in the short term, the company has a major problem

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    TRAI extends deadline to submit comments on ‘Renewal of MSOs Registration’ Consultation Paper to August 28

    • 12.08.2022
    • BestMediaInfo

    Earlier, the last date of receiving comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper from the stakeholders was fixed as August 10, 2022, and counter-comments as August 17, 2022

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