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.
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
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
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
Hulu will replace the Star brand on Disney+ internationally this fall
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.
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.
As per the annual report, JioStar now commands an estimated 34% share in television entertainment and over 85% in sports viewership
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
“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.