The music video experience on Facebook is available in India, Thailand, and the US. Users in India will be able to watch content from the country's top music labels - T-Series Music, Zee Music Company, and Yash Raj Films, a statement said.
“We have decided to keep the theatrical dependencies for our films at its minimum,” Ekta Kapoor, joint managing director, Balaji Telefilms said. “So there's a very strong sense in the company now to only green light a project when at worst case scenario, it is only in 5-7% risk.”
America’s streaming giant has been in India for a while now, launching at US prices and struggling in a country of cheap subscription plans, but they seem to have slowly figured their way out.
As per reports, cinema halls are ready with new safety protocols, including completely contactless transaction. The plan is to not sell physical tickets any longer. Some like PVR have set up new systems that enable patrons to buy tickets and food & beverages by simply scanning QR codes. Cash is to be accepted only in exceptional circumstances.
The new division will create engagement opportunities for brands and publishers to reach out to a vast majority of eSports fans who do not watch TV. As per global data measurement agency Nielsen, gaming in India has grown by 24% in June versus pre lockdown period. TCM already holds exclusive ground rights across various cricket stadiums in India and globally.
"We will have a normal FY22 and we will go back to our rate of commissioning 80 to 90 screens every year. We hope that the development of real estate by the mall developers keeps pace, allowing us to commission our pipeline of 1,000 screens in the coming years." Movie theatre chains have been hit the hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic, as multiplexes are shut since March to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The alliance will allow Facebook and Instagram users to choose music from IPRS’s library to add in their own videos, music stickers or stories they share on the platforms.
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The company will offer over 1,000 hours of curated and created content on its digital streaming platform, ZEE5. Best known for its Turkish and Pakistani dramas, Zindagi’s content was highly appreciated by a loyal audience for its realistic appeal.
The app will come with a unified interface for all Jio set-top box users and offer a single log-in for 12 video streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Voot, Sony LIV, Zee5, Lionsgate Play, JioCinema, Shemaroo, JioSaavn, YouTube, and Eros Now.
With the return of fresh programming, broadcasters are going back to pre-Covid pricing. While the news genre witnessed a major jump in viewership, absence of live sports and fresh programming on GECs hurt the channels.
“PVR is absolutely ready with all the required protocols. As a company, we have adopted best standard operating procedures (SoPs) to ensure safety of people. Once the government gives their permission we will start screening the movies. As of now we hope that cinemas would be allowed to open from August 15,” Bijli said.
“If any country is creating roadblocks for Indian films to be shown there, then India will reciprocate and not allow that country to display their entertainment products in our country,” he said while addressing the valedictory session of FICCI FRAMES 2020.
“I support creative expression (but) there is a lot of misinformation there and poor portrayal of India and Indian society,” Goyal said at the Ficci Frames e-event. His statement assumes significance in the wake of the government’s proposal of an institutional self-regulatory model similar to traditional media, that was rejected by most online video streaming platforms.
As per the latest BARC India report, the news genre viewership was up 43% during the first 26 weeks this year, compared to the corresponding period in 2019.
Founded in Mohali, Punjab, by lyricist and singer Jaani and filmmaker Arvindr Khaira, Desi Melodies has led the contemporary wave of global Punjabi music success in recent years. With the deal in place, UMI will exclusively distribute all audio recordings from the Desi Melodies label catalogue, including past releases.
