In his first interview since leaving the Disney chairmanship, Iger also discussed the rise of streaming, his thoughts on the "metaverse" and why data should never be the deciding factor in creative decision-making.
As entertainment powerhouses compete to launch various iterations of the metaverse, the time is ripe for creators and content companies to start planning how they will make their mark in this new virtual territory.
Authorities in Italy say they have dismantled a huge pirate IPTV network that serviced 500,000 subscribers. In addition to searching the homes of 20 suspects believed to have violated copyright law, the operation also identified the administrator of CyberGroup, an internet service provider whose servers were used by several IPTV suppliers.
A new report published by Akamai shows that the number of visits to pirate sites rose in 2021. TV shows are the most sought-after content and represent nearly half of all pirate site traffic, with an average of more than 7 billion visits per month. The report concludes that piracy continues to be a major threat but this presents opportunities as well.
Tech giant Google has revealed that it will be scrapping Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC), the tool which was expected to replace third-party cookies, in favour of a new solution called Topics API. According to Google, Topics will enable interest-based advertising, unlike the present mechanism of tracking individuals to collect their behavioural and browsing data.
Mumbai: Advertising expenditure in the Asia Pacific is expected to grow by 5.9 per cent, with India being the fastest-growing market globally at 14.6 per cent, followed by the US, Russia and Canada, according to dentsu's Global Ad Spend Forecast report.
The information technology sector will petition the government over concerns that the board exemptions sought by lawmakers in the proposed Data Protection Bill will adversely impact the fortune of $190 million IT-BPM industry in the European Union, senior executive says.
Disney+ on Wednesday announced that it would expand its services to over 50 countries, including Europe and the Middle East. The company said that the services will be offered in 42 countries and 11 new territories in the second half of the year. To name a few, Disney+ will be available in South Africa, Poland, and others. Disney hasn't shared the exact timeline of when the services will be available in 42 countries.
The southern filmmakers appear keener on catering to a wide audience; they want the films to work at the lowest common denominator level but delve into plots that are not routine.
The plethora of video streaming services and clutter of content online, is getting to users in India with nearly seven-in-ten subscribers having expressed frustration with their viewing experiences, according to a new report by professional services company Accenture.