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PlayboxTV names industry veteran Tariq Malik as CBO

PlayboxTV, India’s leading OTT aggregation and digital entertainment platform, yesterday announced an addition to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Tariq Malik as Chief Business Officer (CBO) as the platform continues to disrupt the streaming landscape through aggressive expansion and high-level s...

WhatsApp working on ‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new optional subscription service called ‘WhatsApp Plus’, aimed at offering enhanced customization and advanced chat management features for power users. The premium tier is currently under development for both Android and iOS platforms and could signal the messaging platform’s gra...

Banijay eyes live events as key growth driver beyond TV

Banijay is looking beyond traditional television to unlock new growth opportunities, with live events and franchise extensions emerging as a major focus area for the global entertainment group. The company believes that some of its most valuable intellectual properties can generate stronger engagement and revenue by expanding into immersive expe...

Shemaroo unveils ‘The Glass Ceiling’ campaign for Women’s Day

Shemaroo Entertainment has launched a new social impact campaign titled ‘The Glass Ceiling’ this Women’s Day, aiming to draw attention to the invisible structural barriers that continue to limit women’s progress into leadership roles across industries. Through the campaign, the company highlights the persistent gap between representation and ...

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...

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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!