Bloomberg report: Sony mulling calling off Zee merger

Sony Group Corp. is planning to call off the merger pact of its India unit with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., said people familiar with the matter, capping two years of drama and delay in creating a $10 billion media giant. The Japanese conglomerate is looking to cancel the deal due to a standoff over whether […]

Vikas Sachdeva takes helm as EVP, head of International ad sales at ZEEL

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd welcomes Vikas Sachdeva as their new Executive Vice President and Head of International Ad Sales. Sachdeva brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Head of India International Ad Sales at Disney Star for over 9 years. During his tenure at Disney Star, Sachdeva played a pivotal role in […]

‘Tejas’ set for digital premiere on ZEE5 on Jan 5

ZEE5 is gearing up for a high-flying digital premiere as ‘Tejas’, featuring Bollywood luminary Kangana Ranaut, is slated to take off on January 5. The action-packed thriller follows Ranaut in the role of an Indian Air Force pilot, directed by Sarvesh Mewara and produced by Ronnie Screwvala. While the film faced a lukewarm reception and […]

ZEE5 Global launches new campaign in US

ZEE5 Global, renowned for its rich South Asian content, has unveiled a grand initiative, ‘The Great ZEE5 Giveaway,’ expressing gratitude to its users during this festive season. The campaign, linked to the purchase of 4K or Add-on packs, guarantees exciting gifts—ranging from vouchers to dream vacations. In collaboration with Quicklly, a prominent online South Asian […]

Zee News unveils tech show ‘Out of the Box’

Zee News has unveiled an addition to its programming lineup with the introduction of the cutting-edge tech show ‘Out of the Box’. This trailblazing series promises viewers an immersive dive into the world of technology, marking itself as the ultimate destination for tech aficionados. Airing every Sunday at 2.30 pm on Zee News, ‘Out of the Box’ is […]

Zee asks Sony India for merger deadline extension

India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises said in a stock exchange filing on Sunday that it had sought a further extension of a merger deadline from the Indian arm of Japan’s Sony Group “to make the scheme effective”. Zee Entertainment said in a separate filing on Saturday that independent board directors Vivek Mehra and Sasha Mirchandani had […]