Netflix unveils global ads expansion, new content slate at Upfront ’26

Netflix yesterday said its advertising-supported tier now reaches more than 250 million monthly active viewers globally and announced an expansion of its ads plan to 15 additional countries from 2027, while unveiling a broad slate of new series, films and live events at its fourth Upfront presentation themed ‘Get Closer’.

Shakira, Madonna, BTS to do half-time gigs at FIFA WC 26 final

The football World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

At Cannes, MIB Secy says India’s ready for global entertainment biz

India showcased its growing stature as a global content and filmmaking hub with the inauguration of the Bharat Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, where actor Alia Bhatt led the country’s film industry delegation at the opening ceremony.

Ofcom proposes tougher streaming safety, accessibility rules

Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom yesterday proposed sweeping new rules for major streaming platforms aimed at strengthening audience protections and improving accessibility standards, bringing services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video

JioStar records highest-ever IPL reach in season 19

JioStar has reported its highest-ever reach for the ongoing Indian Premier League as the tournament heads into an intense playoff race.

Not always possible to depict reality, says actor Sonakshi Sinha

It’s difficult to speak the “whole and entire truth” in today’s time, says actor Sonakshi Sinha, stressing that artists have become careful with the subjects they want to explore in movies. “We live in slightly difficult times as creative people,” Sinha said.

CNBC-TV18 Titans Summit spotlights India’s next growth opportunities

CNBC-TV18 successfully hosted the WeWork India presents CNBC-TV18 Titans Summit at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai on May 12, bringing together some of India’s leading business voices

Bombay Shirt Company onboards as cricket sponsor on JioStar

Bombay Shirt Company (BSC) has partnered with JioStar as the ‘Official Styling Partner’ for its national cricket coverage this summer season, bringing together the worlds of contemporary menswear, live entertainment, and sport through a culturally driven collaboration.

NDTV promotes Venkat Pochiraju as National Sales Head – Brand Studio

📷 NDTV has elevated Venkat Pochiraju to the position of National Sales Head – Brand Studio, strengthening the network’s focus on integrated brand partnerships and revenue-led content solutions across television and digital platforms.

JioHotstar announces Malayalam series ‘Cousins and Kalyanams’

JioHotstar is stepping into the long-format content space with the launch of its upcoming Malayalam series ‘Cousins and Kalyanams’.

Netflix announces June 4 premiere for ‘Maa Behen’

Netflix has announced June 4 as the premiere date for its upcoming crime-comedy film ‘Maa Behen’, starring Madhuri Dixit, Tripti Dimri, and Dharna Durgaa in lead roles.

Amazon MGM begins search for next James Bond

Amazon MGM Studios has officially started the search for the next actor to step into the shoes of James Bond, marking a major moment for one of cinema’s most iconic franchises.

Vishal Bhardwaj, Shaunak Sen back indie filmmakers with new fund

📷 Filmmakers Vishal Bhardwaj and Shaunak Sen have come together to support emerging independent filmmakers through a new co-production initiative aimed at nurturing fresh storytelling voices in Indian cinema.

Ranveer Singh enters Rs 3700 cr box office club

Ranveer Singh has achieved a major box office milestone, becoming the first post-pandemic Indian superstar to enter the Rs 3700 crore club with the cumulative worldwide collections of his films.

Amazon MX Player bets big on ‘Vimal Khanna’ with gritty survival thriller adaptation

Amazon MX Player has brought one of Hindi pulp fiction’s most iconic characters to the screen with the launch of ‘Vimal Khanna’, a survival thriller inspired by the popular literary universe created by celebrated crime writer Surendra Mohan Pathak.

Hindi ZEE5 releases trailer for investigative series ‘Hathras – 16 Days’

ZEE5 has unveiled the trailer of its latest original investigative docu-series ‘Hathras – 16 Days’, a hard-hitting exploration of the 2020 Hathras case that triggered nationwide outrage and debate.

John Krasinski returns as Jack Ryan in Prime Video’s ‘Ghost War’

Prime Video is bringing back one of its most successful action franchises with ‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’, a feature-length continuation of the popular ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’ series.

Aamir Khan confirms ‘3 Idiots’ sequel is in development

A sequel to the iconic Bollywood film ‘3 Idiots’ is officially in the works, with Aamir Khan confirming that the project has entered the pre-production stage. The upcoming film is expected to reunite the original cast, including R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, bringing back one of Hindi cinema’s most loved on-screen trios.

Arjun Sarja’s ‘Blast’ set for May 28 worldwide release

The makers of director Subhash K Raj’s upcoming family entertainer ‘Blast’ have officially announced that the film will release in theatres worldwide on May 28.

JioHotstar to premiere ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’ on June 4

JioHotstar has announced the digital premiere of blockbuster action thriller ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’, which is set to stream on the platform from June 4, 2026.