Ficci FRAMES session discusses what makes reality TV tick 
Shekhawat: India must shift from content consumer to global creator 
Puneet Goenka, Gaurav Banerjee, Rahul Kanwal share views on TV ratings 
Uday Shankar urges Indian M&E sector to help nation’s global narrative 
At FICCI FRAMES ‘26, Vaz bats for more innovation, regulatory flexibility 
India b’band base at 1.1bn in August, telecom subs cross 1.36bn 
From Netflix’s Sarandos to Ben Affleck: highlights of Bloomberg event 
‘Neagley’ S2 okayed after S1 nets 40mn viewers at Prime Video 
Paramount, WBD merged entity to be christened Skydance 
Mehta shares ‘Gandhi’ BTS images on Mahatma’s birth anniversary 
Peacock greenlights ‘Fast & Furious’ series; debut in 2028 
The trailer for ‘My Melbourne’ has been unveiled, offering a glimpse into an anthology film that delves into the rich tapestry of immigrant experiences in Australia’s cultural capital. Ba...
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Aneesha Mukhopadhaya joins Netflix India as Consumer Insights Lead
Aneesha Mukhopadhaya has been appointed as the Consumer Insights Lead for Netflix India, marking a significant move in the streaming giant’s efforts to deepen its understanding of Indian audiences. With this strategic hire, Netflix aims to refine its content strategies, enhance viewer experiences, and strengthen i...
Indo-Pak CT clash gets record 600mn viewership on JioHotstar
The highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan clash during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy has set an all-time record for live sports streaming, hitting a staggering 60.2 crore peak concurrency on JioHotstar. This marks the highest viewership ever recorded for a cricket match on a digital platform, solidifying India’s cricketing rivalry as the ulti...
76% theatrical films snapped up by Netflix, Prime Video: Ormax
Streamers in India may have started negotiating better for theatrical releases, trying to keep acquisition costs down, but Netflix and Prime Video control 75+ percent share of major films released in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil languages since 2022, edging out other players, according to a new analysis by Ormax.
At ABP event, Bhumi talks exploitation; Taapsee on Plan B’s importance
As a woman, she feels scared, said actor Bhumi Pednekar while reacting to the Hema Committee report that exposed the harassment and sexual exploitation faced by women in the Malayalam film industry.
Saudis show interest in WAVES ’25 & broader media collabs
India and Saudi Arabia have laid the groundwork for a long-term collaboration in digital media, broadcasting and entertainment with promises of leveraging respective strengths in the rapidly evolving global media landscape, Doordarshan News has reported from Dubai.
An Indian governme...