As Indian b’cast deal eludes FIFA for WC26, officials come visiting

FIFA media rights officials are visiting India this week, three sources said, ahead of next month’s World Cup for which soccer’s ruling body has not struck a broadcast deal with India due to differences over pricing, a Reuters report stated yesterday.

Zee Media approves Rs.119cr preferential warrant issue

Zee Media Corporation Limited has approved a structured capital infusion plan worth up to Rs.119 crore through the issuance of convertible warrants on a preferential basis.

India Today launches AI-powered Tamil feed for Tamil Nadu election coverage

India Today has announced a major regional expansion initiative for the Tamil Nadu General Elections 2026 counting day by introducing a live AI-powered Tamil feed of its English news broadcast.

Pogo launches LotPot comics-inspired show ‘Sampat Champat’

Warner Bros. Discovery South Asia has launched a new original intellectual property on kids’ channel POGO, with a factual entertainment senior executive announcing the debut of animated series ‘Sampat Champat’, inspired by the popular LotPot comic strip.

Dish TV expands South India focus with regional language packs

Dish TV India Ltd. has strengthened its focus on South India with the launch of a new regional entertainment offering designed around language-first content, affordable pricing and uninterrupted viewing experiences for households across the regio

Disney’s blockbuster summer push across films, streaming, parks

The Walt Disney Company has rolled out a sweeping ‘Disney Blockbuster Summer’ campaign that ties together theatrical releases, Disney+, theme parks, cruise experiences, retail partnerships and consumer products around some of its biggest franchises this season.

Ofcom nudges tech firms to reduce illegal intimate online images

British communications regulator Ofcom announced yesterday it was strengthening its Illegal Content Codes by introducing a new recommendation that tech firms use automated detection technology to reduce the spread of illegal intimate images online.

57th ABBY Awards 2026 introduces new categories

The Advertising Club has announced several new categories and honours for the 57th edition of the ABBY Awards 2026, aiming to make the platform more inclusive, globally aligned and reflective of the evolving advertising and media landscape.

OTT platform Abhijat Marathi unveiled at Cannes Film Fest

Abhijat Marathi, an OTT platform, was officially unveiled at Cannes Film Festival 2026, marking a significant milestone for Marathi entertainment and regional storytelling on the global stage.

Sony MAX to premiere ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ on May 31

Sony MAX is set to bring the television premiere of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ to audiences across the country on May 31 at 1 pm.

‘India’s Best Dancer’ S5 to premiere on June 6

‘India’s Best Dancer’ is set to return with its fifth season on Sony Entertainment Television from June 6 at 9.30pm. Promising a bigger celebration of dance, emotions and Bollywood nostalgia, the new season

‘Raja Shivaji’ crosses Rs 100cr at domestic box office

‘Raja Shivaji’, starring and directed by Riteish Deshmukh, has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the domestic box office, emerging as one of the major successes in Marathi cinema this year.

‘Harry Potter’ series to recast Ginny Weasley for S2

Harry Potter is set to undergo its first major casting change even before its second season begins production, with child actor Gracie Cochrane stepping away from the role of Ginny Weasley after appearing in the show’s debut season.

YouTube expands AI deepfake detection tool

YouTube has expanded access to its AI-powered likeness detection tool to all users above the age of 18, marking a major step in tackling the growing concerns around AI-generated deepfake content online.

Kunal Kemmu’s ‘VIBE’ gets Sept. 18 release date

Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced the theatrical release date of its upcoming action-comedy ‘VIBE’, which is set to hit cinemas on September 18, 2026.

Kritika Kamra to headline debut film ‘Dumbbell’

Kritika Kamra is set to take on the lead role in the upcoming film ‘Dumbbell’, which will mark the directorial debut of writer Pushaan Mukherjee.

‘Hello Kitty’ film set for July 2028 release

The much-loved Japanese character ‘Hello Kitty’ is finally heading to the big screen with a full-length animated feature film, and the makers have now locked its release date for July 2028.

Sunny Hinduja opens up on Vimal Khanna in Amazon MX Player thriller

Sunny Hinduja has spoken about his emotional connection with the character of Vimal Khanna in Vimal Khanna, the latest survival thriller streaming on Amazon MX Player. Inspired by the literary universe created by celebrated writer Surendra Mohan Pathak, the series has been drawing attention for bringing one of Hindi literature’s popular characters to the digital screen.