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    Supreme Court: File-Sharing Platform Must Block Search Terms to Stop Piracy

    • 28.06.2022
    • TorrentFreak

    Czech file-sharing and hosting platform Ulož.to must block searches and downloads related to six movies, the Supreme Court has confirmed. The Court rejected a request from rightsholders for more far-reaching anti-piracy filters but confirmed that online services can also be required to use technical restrictions for other content.

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    DoT issues spectrum leasing guidelines for telcos for private captive networks

    • 28.06.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    The guidelines issued by DoT allows private companies to obtain IMT spectrum from one or more telecom service providers (TSPs) with access service license on mutually agreed terms and conditions.

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    Thailand to Remove Tax on Foreign Talent, Seeks to Increase Filming Attraction

    • 27.06.2022
    • Variety

    The Thai government last week approved in principle a move to dispense with taxes laid on foreign acting talent. The move is intended to further increase the attractiveness of the country for film and TV productions.

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    DoT decides to auction spectrum in E & V bands: Report

    • 27.06.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    The telecom department has provisionally decided to allocate E-band spectrum to telcos to assist in launching of 5G services, considering that the 5G spectrum auction is scheduled from July 26, the report added. Telcos, however, will have to pay the market prices for E-band whenever it is auctioned at a later date.

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    In-depth: SVoD vs AVoD – What is attracting the Indian OTT players?

    • 27.06.2022
    • BestMediaInfo

    According to a PwC report, subscription services are driving the rapid growth of OTT platforms, accounting for 90.5% of revenue in 2021 and set to account for 95% in 2026

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    Gaming industry eyes TV & OTT broadcast for next level of growth

    • 27.06.2022
    • exchange4media

    The sector has been abuzz since the announcement that Nodwin Gaming will be broadcasting a gaming tournament on a sports channel

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    Interactive shows set to drive next phase of growth in OTT

    • 27.06.2022
    • LiveMint

    Advent of faster broadband and user-generated content will drive the growth of interactive programming

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    Ted Sarandos Explains Why Netflix Will Add New Ad-Supported Tier to Streaming Service

    • 24.06.2022
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Netflix’s Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, speaking at the Cannes Lions advertising festival on Thursday, confirmed that the future of the streaming giant will include ads, explaining the about face.

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    Europe’s Theatrical Window Standoff Gives Studios Pause Over Strategy

    • 24.06.2022
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    As France and Italy enforce exclusive cinema runs, execs now have to consider whether it’s worth bypassing exhibitors altogether (and forgoing grosses) to boost streamers.

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    Brazil’s Targets ‘Metaverse’ Piracy in Latest “Operation 404” Crackdown

    • 24.06.2022
    • TorrentFreak

    Brazilian law enforcement agencies have announced the fourth wave of anti-piracy initiative "Operation 404." The authorities blocked or shut down 226 websites and 461 piracy apps, while making several arrests. The Justice Department reports that, for the first time, anti-piracy efforts were also carried out in the 'metaverse'; although it's unclear what that means exactly.

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