Zee Q3 profit down 5.37% on higher costs, lower ad revenues

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd yesterday 5.37 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 154.8 crore for December quarter FY26 on account of higher operating costs. It had logged a net profit of Rs 163.6 crore in the October-December period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from the company...

Ofcom, global online safety regulators join forces on age checks

Ofcom and international online safety regulators have come together to highlight the importance of age checks in protecting children online. The Global Online Safety Regulators Network (GOSRN)...

Paramount extends deadline for WBD hostile bid to Feb. 20

Paramount Skydance yesterday extended the deadline on its hostile tender offer for Warner Bros Discovery by about a month to February 20, buying more time to persuade investors that its bid for the Hollywood studio trumps a rival deal with Netflix.

Neal Mohan outlines 2026 roadmap; YouTube to broaden TV reach

YouTube has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2026, detailing plans to broaden the platform’s reach across television, deepen its investment in artificial intelligence (AI), expand monetization tools for creators, and introduce new safety....

Sony LIV serves a grand slam of sponsorships, brands for AO 2026

Sony LIV is streaming the Australian Open 2026, giving fans front-row access to the season’s first Grand Slam live from the famous Melbourne Park in Australia. And, reinforcing the scale and prestige of the tennis tournament, the streamer has brought together an impressive lineup of brand partners for the 2026 edition...

Sony releases another ‘Wheel of Fortune’ promo with Akshay Kumar

Sony Entertainment Television has begun building anticipation for its popular game show ‘Wheel of Fortune’ with a new high-energy promotional campaign fronted by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar...

NDTV’s ‘Jai Jawan’ to air R- Day special with Bhumi Pednekar

NDTV is set to mark Republic Day with a special edition of its long-running and iconic programme ‘Jai Jawan’, bringing audiences closer to the lives of Indian Army personnel through an immersive on-ground episode featuring actor Bhumi Pednekar....

Tata Play Bollywood Premiere curates Republic Day film slate

Tata Play Bollywood Premiere is marking Republic Day with a specially curated line-up of films that reflect the spirit of India through stories of courage, truth and justice. The programming brings together hard-hitting narratives and heroic tales...

WBD’s vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ gets record 16 Oscars nods

Vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ stormed into Oscars history yesterday with a record 16 nominations, positioning the Warner Bros film as the frontrunner for best picture and pitting star Michael B. Jordan against Timothee Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio as rivals for best actor....

After vax, films, Adar Poonawalla wades into cricket; mulls RCB bid

The ownership transfer process of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gained momentum yesterday as Adar Poonawalla said he will be tableing a “strong and competitive” bid for the IPL team. Royal Challengers are the defending IPL champions and, perhaps, have the biggest fan base among the 10 teams in the league...

Rani Mukerji says was upset when voice dubbed for ‘Ghulam’

Actor Rani Mukerji yesterday joined her friend and filmmaker Karan Johar for an interactive session, reflecting on her 30-year journey in cinema. The conversation turned deeply emotional as she reflected on her early days in the industry, when her husky voice was met with scepticism by makers, and how Karan stood by her side...

Real Madrid 2024-25 season biggest earner; Liverpool No.1 in PL

Real Madrid remained the biggest-earning club in world football during the 2024-25 season while Liverpool for the first time generated the most revenues in the Premier League, according to an annual financial list published yesterday.

Samsung TV Plus premium FAST service tops 100mn MAUs

Samsung TV Plus has announced that the premium FAST service has surpassed 100 million monthly active users (MAUs) globally, a major milestone as the service celebrates massive growth. With streaming hours increasing 25 percent year-over-year...

‘O’Romeo’ trailer dives into Mumbai’s dark underbelly

The much-awaited trailer of Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri-starrer ‘O’Romeo’ has been unveiled, offering a gritty glimpse into a world driven by passion, betrayal and violence, set against the shadowy backdrop of Mumbai’s underworld...

Global anime market to grow at 11% CAGR to $50bn by 2031

Global anime market is growing on the back of streaming platform investments, expanding fan engagement, and cross-media monetization, led by Asia-Pacific and North America, according to a new report published by Mordor Intelligence...