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    Apple Cinemas, Imax Sign New Five-Theater Deal

    • 07.08.2025
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    The agreement, which includes laser upgrades for three existing premium auditoriums, arrives shortly after the tech giant sued the exhibitor for using the Apple name.

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    Getting d(r)ubbed: Recent southern films fall out of favour in Hindi belt

    • 07.08.2025
    • Mint

    Dubbed versions of southern films, especially Tamil and Telugu movies, appear to be losing their fizz in the Hindi-speaking belt. Recent titles including Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life (Tamil) and Game Changer (Telugu) have performed below par, raking in less than a 10th of earlier blockbusters from the south

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    Broadcasters urge TRAI to reinstate separate tariffs for commercial and retail TV users

    • 06.08.2025
    • Exchange4media

    According to broadcasters, it is unfair that commercial establishments like hotels, restaurants, and bars have access to TV content at rates meant for regular households

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    OTT is rewriting the rules — Can TV flip the script?

    • 06.08.2025
    • Exchange4media

    While some believe that linear TV could benefit from adapting successful OTT shows, others argue that TV needs to dig deeper, taking creative risks and generating original content for its core base

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    Hulu App to Be Phased Out as Disney Is ‘Fully Integrating’ Service Into Disney+

    • 06.08.2025
    • Variety

    Hulu will replace the Star brand on Disney+ internationally this fall

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    Amazon partners with OpenAI to offer new AI models to customers

    • 06.08.2025
    • Storyboard18

    Amazon.com Inc. will now make OpenAI’s new open artificial intelligence models available to its customers, marking the first time the e-commerce and cloud computing giant has offered products from the leading AI startup.

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    Govt enforces OTT oversight with IT Rules and 3-tier content regulation

    • 06.08.2025
    • Storyboard18

    The Indian government is regulating OTT content through IT Rules 2021 while promoting the AVGC-XR sector with initiatives like WAVES 2025 and IICT, fostering responsible creativity and digital innovation.

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    JioStar flags Rs 25,760 cr sports contract burden in annual report

    • 06.08.2025
    • Exchange4media

    As per the annual report, JioStar now commands an estimated 34% share in television entertainment and over 85% in sports viewership

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    Streaming platforms back niche films to target box office before online release

    • 06.08.2025
    • Mint

    Streaming platforms are backing theatrical releases, which could enhance revenue and develop a market for niche films. Companies like Apple and Prime Video are co-producing films for theatrical runs, leveraging their audience data to attract talent and promote content effectively

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    Roku Launches Howdy, a $2.99 Monthly Streaming Service

    • 05.08.2025
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    “Priced at less than a cup of coffee, Howdy is ad-free and designed to complement, not compete with, premium services,” said Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood.

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