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Disney Mulls delays for 2023 movie releases amidst actor strikes

Disney is currently reviewing its film release schedule for the rest of the year and is contemplating potential delays for certain movies due to ongoing strikes by actors. These strikes have hindered the actors' ability to promote the films effectively. While the discussions are still in their early stages, titles like ‘Poor Things’, ‘Next Goal ...

RIL partners Brookfield, Digital Realty for India data centers

RIL has joined forces with Brookfield Infrastructure and Digital Realty for their data center business in India. Digital Realty is a major global provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data centers, while Brookfield Infrastructure is a significant player in infrastructure investments worldwide. The ...

ESPN in talks with US sports leagues for strategic alliance: CNBC

Major changes are in the offing at Mouse House as CEO Bob Iger looks to trim the fat (read shed unviable or struggling businesses), including reported hunt for strategic partners for sports brand ESPN and Star India, which not so long ago contributed a sizable percentage of subscribers (through Hotstar) in the global...

Vodafone makes progress with improved top-line results

Vodafone reported positive growth in its revenue yesterday, attributed to increased prices in the UK and advancements in Germany, Italy, and Spain, signalling a promising start for the new Chief Executive Margherita Della Valle's turnaround strategy.

Hotstar plans new action-thriller based on ‘Commando’ films

Disney+ Hotstar has revealed plans for a new series based on the popular 'Commando' films. The upcoming action-thriller show will feature newcomer Prem in the lead role, alongside Adah Sharma. ...

Vaani Kapoor says ‘Mandala Murders’ ‘clutter-breaking’ OTT show

Actor Vaani Kapoor says she wanted to make her debut in the digital space with a "clutter-breaking" story and ‘Mandala Murders’ came as the perfect op...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!