Film fests key to diversity, cultural exchange, innovation: MIFF roundtable

Film festivals remain vital platforms for celebrating diverse voices, fostering cultural exchange, nurturing new talent and preserving cinematic heritage, speakers said yesterday at a roundtable discussion on the sidelines of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival

MIFF panel agrees youngsters driving documentary renaissance

Young filmmakers are reshaping documentary cinema through personal storytelling, technological innovation and a strong engagement with social realities, speakers said at a panel discussion titled ‘Are Young Filmmakers Redefining Documentaries?’ during the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).

Prime Video India spotlights new originals, films, franchise titles

Prime Video yesterday unveiled a fresh lineup of original series and films for India led by ‘Drishyam 3’ and the return of ‘Gram Chikitsalay’ for a second season, while also highlighting several titles that have recently begun streaming on the platform.

Registrations open for ‘Pitch To Get Rich’ S2 on JioHotstar

The Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF) has opened registrations for the second season of its business reality show ‘Pitch To Get Rich’, announcing a Rs.100 crore

Singapore regulator IMDA launches S$48mn digital content fund

Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched a Singapore$48 million programme aimed at supporting media professionals in creating digital content

New owners of IPL champ RCB in no hurry to take brand overseas

Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have no immediate plans to follow rivals and buy franchises in overseas leagues, co-owner Satyan Gajwani said, as the new owners prioritise fan engagement over expansion.

Netflix celebrates 10 years of Asian storytelling and global hits

Stories from the Asia-Pacific region have emerged as a major driver of global viewing on Netflix, with titles from the region now accounting for more than half of the platform’s weekly Global

S8UL secures triple qualification for Esports World Cup ’26

Gaming and esports organization S8UL Esports has secured qualification in Trackmania for the upcoming Esports World Cup 2026, with all three of its athletes earning spots in the title’s debut appearance at the global event.

Gracenote, PubMatic in pact for CTV inventory discovery tool

Gracenote, Nielsen’s content intelligence business, and PubMatic, a leading AI-powered adtech company delivering digital advertising performance, have announced a strategic partnership that makes connected TV

Zee to invest 15% football subscription revenue in grassroots talent

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) yesterday said it will contribute 15 percent of Zee5’s football-related subscription revenues towards building football in India, as part of a long-term initiative aimed at identifying, training and nurturing young talent

Trump reposts India Today cover, sparks fresh buzz around India-US ties

US President Donald Trump has once again shared India Today magazine’s “Newsmakers of the Year 2025” cover featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Ramya Krishnan to host ‘Second Love’ on JioHotstar

Production house Banijay Asia has announced its latest reality show, ‘Second Love’, a relationship-based series that will be hosted by acclaimed actor Ramya Krishnan. The Tamil-language reality show is set to premiere on JioHotstar.

ITV Digital bets on global audiences to drive next phase of growth

As India’s digital news industry continues to grapple with low advertising yields, ITV Digital is looking beyond domestic audiences to unlock its next phase of growth. The network’s digital arm, led by CEO Akshansh Yadav,

Prime Video to stream ‘Esports World Cup: Level Up’ S2 from June 26

Prime Video has announced that the second season of ‘Esports World Cup: Level Up’ will premiere globally on June 26, with all five episodes of the documentary series

‘Raakh’ draws 22.43mn viewers in first three days on Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video’s crime drama series ‘Raakh’ has made a strong debut on the streaming platform, attracting 22.43 million unique viewers during its opening weekend