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Netflix acquires Ben Affleck’s filmmaking tech firm InterPositive

Streaming giant Netflix has announced the acquisition of InterPositive, the filmmaking technology company founded by Academy Award-winning actor, writer and producer Ben Affleck. The company develops AI-powered tools designed specifically for filmmakers, with a focus on supporting creative storytelling rather than replacing human artistry. Ac...

Sandra Bullock to star in new Sony Pictures film

Sandra Bullock is set to headline a new film for Sony Pictures, with the Oscar-winning actor also coming on board as a producer for the project. The film will be written by screenwriter Dana Fox, marking another collaboration between the two after their earlie...

Z strengthens fiction leadership across six language markets

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has reported a strong surge in television viewership, capturing an average of five spots within the Top 10 fiction rankings across six major Indian languages. Citing Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data fo...

Meta signs AI content licensing deal with News Corp

Meta Platforms has entered into a multiyear artificial intelligence content licensing agreement with News Corp that could be worth up to $50 million (£39 million) annually, marking one of the latest partnerships between technology companies and major news publishers in the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem.

Netflix appoints Magali Huot as Director of Games Marketing

Netflix has strengthened its push into interactive entertainment with the appointment of Magali Huot as Director of Games Marketing, Mainstream Games, marking another step in the company’s strategy to expand its gaming ecosystem. Huot, a seasoned marketing and gaming industry executive, will work alongside Dan Sutton to scale the streaming pl...

Concept PR launches ‘PowerPause’ initiative to mark Women’s Day

Concept Public Relations India has announced a special initiative titled ‘PowerPause’ to mark International Women's Day 2026 on March 08, recognising the multiple roles women play both within and beyond the workplace. Through the initiative, the PR-led integra...

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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!