Subscribe to get latest news delivered straight to your inbox


    News

    ‘Blockchain not best for digi currency’

    • 03.02.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    India’s central bank may consider other “centralised” technology models apart from blockchain - the popular digital transaction ledger - to host its proposed digital currency, officials and industry experts in the know of it told ET .

    Read Article

    In heated meeting, govt seeks tougher action from Google, FB, others on fake news

    • 03.02.2022
    • BusinessToday

    The officials, from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), strongly criticised the companies and said their inaction on fake news was forcing the Indian government to order content takedowns, which in turn drew international criticism that authorities were suppressing free expression, two sources said.

    Read Article

    Sports not the only way to grow OTT business: Puneet Goneka

    • 03.02.2022
    • IndianTelevision

    “Sports is not the only way to grow the OTT business,” remarked Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) MD and CEO Punit Goenka in an investor call on Wednesday.

    Read Article

    Streaming apps spring up for niche audiences

    • 03.02.2022
    • LiveMint

    The subscription video-on-demand market in India is set to grow 51% to hit 90-100 million users by 2022, driven by cheaper data plans and increasing Internet adoption, and touch $13-15 billion by 2030

    Read Article

    Why digital media industry is all smiles after Budget 2022

    • 02.02.2022
    • exchange4media

    The Budget 2022-23 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday was welcomed by the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry which feels that certain announcements might have a positive impact on the digital media industry.

    Read Article

    Decision To Shut Down Movie Theatres Taken In Public Interest, After Consultation With Experts: State Submits Before Kerala High Court

    • 02.02.2022
    • LiveLaw

    The petition was filed by an organisation of film exhibitors in the State challenging the recent Government Orders dated 20th and 24th January 2022 which imposed restrictions on the functioning of movie theatres in the state in the wake of rising covid-19 cases

    Read Article

    Sony Pix strengthens lineup in partnership with SPE, Warner Bros & NBC Universal

    • 02.02.2022
    • IndianTelevision

    Sony Pix has partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment along with continued support of Warner Brothers and NBC Universal to announce their upcoming programming lineup. This includes titles like "Shazam," "Spiderman," "Lord of the Rings," "My Best Friend’s Wedding," "Sleepless in Seattle," "Resident Evil," and "Insidious." The channel’s constant innovation in terms of.

    Read Article

    Budget 2022: I&B ministry allocation slashed to Rs. 3980.77 crore in FY23

    • 02.02.2022
    • IndianTelevision

    The Union Budget 2022 has earmarked a total sum of Rs 3980.77 crore for the ministry of information and broadcasting in the fiscal year 2022-23. This amounts to a decrease of Rs 90 crore from last year.

    Read Article

    AT&T Sets Plan to Spin Off WarnerMedia in $43 Billion Deal

    • 02.02.2022
    • Varitey

    AT&T announced that its board has decided to spin off the telco’s interest in WarnerMedia — rather than structure the media conglom’s divestiture as a split-off.

    Read Article

    China-Backed Film Company Stars Collective Launches Metaverse Venture

    • 02.02.2022
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Chinese executive Peter Luo, CEO of the Beverly Hills-based film financier Starlight Media, has launched a new venture dedicated to exploring technologies of entertainment and commerce within the Metaverse.

    Read Article