[ad_1] While Trai argues that data such as details for subscribers using specific recharge packs sought recently is essential for transparency and effective regulation, telcos have raised concerns over competitive sensitivity and the administrative burden they face for meeting those data sharing requests. This has led to a growing standoff between the two, one of…
[ad_1] New actors, especially those that donât come with family connections or lineage, may increasingly find it challenging to make their way through casting processes as these decisions have begun to take into account social media clout and following. Media and entertainment industry experts say smaller and regional OTT platforms and independent films, in particular,…
[ad_1] Indeed, the article could not substantiate its premise. But no one disputes that people scroll while watching something and that they are generally bored with both typical streaming fare and what they are scrolling through. They are bored with the distraction as well as what is distracting them from that distraction. How did entertainment…
[ad_1] In 2023, IMAX theatres earned $23 million. While the Hollywood line-up lacked big tentpole releases, as the writersâ and actorsâ strike in 2023 over minimum pay and safeguards against artificial intelligence led to a delay in several big titles, local language hits were few in number, restricted to the likes of Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa…
[ad_1] Monthly renewals may generate greater revenue, but subsidised annual plans attract loyal, long-term users, minimize churn, foster stronger connections with audiences, micro-target them, and personalize their offerings extensively. They are also more cost-effective for customers in the long term. Also Read | Niche appeal of global series rises but local originals are still the…
[ad_1] For streaming services, box-office performance is a key benchmark for acquiring movie rights. Still, over-the-top (OTT) media firms look for films that may tour the festival circuit without, or with limited, theatrical release in metropolitan cities. Thatâs prompted by demand for variety among a niche audience and potential consumption among the diaspora. All We…
[ad_1] In 1986 BBC made a film about a person who defrauds a bank after hacking into their systems and siphoning off money that is usually rounded off to the nearest penny. It was called Smart Money. Hisaab Barabar attempts to say a similar thing but If only good ideas were executed well! This would…
[ad_1] Actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kangana Ranautâs upcoming movie âEmergency,â supposed to be released on September 6, has been postponed amid ban demands from Sikh leaders over the portrayal of the community in it. Kangana, who plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is also the director of the movie. The release of…
[ad_1] New Delhi: Just like movie theatres where big star films with aggressive marketing are complemented by a bunch of small and mid-budget movies that break out thanks to word-of-mouth and targeted promotions, streaming platforms are also seeing non-star titles and low-budget shows that arenât really marketed with too much fanfare, find their own audience….
[ad_1] New Delhi: Streaming services from Netflix to Amazon Prime and long-form storytellers face a stiff challenge from short-video apps as attention spans dwindle and users feast on snacky content. A consumer on an average spent 37 minutes watching shorter user-generated content and newsy snippets on film, fashion, food and global events in 2023, according…
