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India’s Connekkt Media acquires Hollywood mktng firm Mob Scene

Connekkt Media, one of Asia's fastest-growing media and entertainment companies, yesterday said it has acquired Hollywood marketing agency Mob Scene for an undisclosed amount.

After this acquisition, Connekkt Media further strengthened its position in the global media and entertainme...

WAVES opens up film poster-making contest

India’s deep connection to cinema is reflected in its iconic film posters, which capture stories and emotions. To celebrate this art form, the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) has introduced the Film Poster Making Challenge as part of the 'Create in India Challenge Season 1'.

Anurag Kashyap to present hindi adaptation of ‘Footage’

Renowned filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is set to present the Hindi version of the acclaimed Malayalam thriller Footage’, bringing the gripping narrative to a wider audience. Known for his bold storytelling and love for intense narratives, Kashyap’s involvement is expected to add a unique edge to the Hindi adaptation, heightening anticipation among th...

Watcho launches ‘Vibe On’: India’s ultimate hip-hop talent hunt

Get ready for a high-energy ride into India’s booming hip-hop scene as Watcho, Dish TV’s OTT super app, launches ‘Vibe On’ an explosive reality show that gives underground artists their moment in the spotligh...

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.

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...

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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!