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May set for big Bollywood releases with packed line-up

The Hindi film industry is gearing up for a busy May at the box office, with a diverse mix of historical dramas, romantic entertainers and family-centric films lined up for release. From large-scale period storytelling to light-hearted rom-coms, the month promises something for every section of the audience. According to an ANI report, severa...

Hombale Films announces ‘Mahavatar Parshuraam’ for 2027 release

Production house Hombale Films has announced the second instalment in its ‘Mahavatar’ series, titled ‘Mahavatar Parshuraam’, expanding its mythological storytelling slate with a new chapter rooted in Indian lore. According to a PTI report, the upcoming film is slated for ...

After vax, films, Adar Poonawalla wades into cricket; mulls RCB bid

The ownership transfer process of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gained momentum yesterday as Adar Poonawalla said he will be tableing a "strong and competitive" bid for the IPL team. Royal Challengers are the defending IPL champions and, perhaps, have the biggest fan base among the 10 teams in the league.

For Sheeba Chadha, films, web series are the same work-wise

Actor Sheeba Chadha, known for her roles in movies such as ‘Badhaai Do’ and ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ as well as series like ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Bandish Bandits’, says there is hardly any difference between ...

Films’ b’cast rights remained subdued in ’22; digital got rationalised: Ficci-EY report

Broadcast rights of filmed entertainment remained subdued due to lower ratings of movie channels in the year 2022, while digital rights got rationalized and shed their direct-to-OTT premiums as most larger films reverted to theatrical releases,

Netflix’s ad-supported plan will block downloads of shows, films

Netflix Inc. isn’t planning to let users of its new ad-supported tier download shows and movies to their devices for offline viewing. The move suggests Netflix is doing what it can to distinguish the upcoming service from its current offerings. The streaming giant, which eschewed advertising for years, is planning to roll out the ad-supported...

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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!