Entertainment Sector

Streaming giant Netflix has announced that it has partnered with American automaker General Motors (GM) to include more electric vehicles (EVs) in its shows and movies

Telecom and broadcast regulator Trai on Monday issued a consultation paper for a complete overhaul of existing legal framework around entertainment apps like Netflix, MX Player, Hotstar and Prime Videos. Through its consultation paper on "Regulating Converged Digital Technologies and Services - Enabling Convergence of Carriage of Broadcasting and Telecommunication services", the regulator has invited comments from interested entities around reducing complications as well as addressing gaps in the existing rules to manage convergence of technologies across IT, telecom, broadcast and space sector. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said that the regulation of content in the broadcasting sector has become increasingly complex due to the onset of a large number of OTT (over-the-top) streaming providers and the OTT revolution has led to many gaps in the policy space of content regulation. The government has brought OTTs under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting but

Indian media and entertainment sector is likely to grow 12-14 per cent to clock Rs 1.6 trn revenue in FY24, rating agency Crisil said in a report

Content for DD Kids will come from broadcaster's library and partnerships with animation studios and production houses: sources

The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards will stream exclusively on Lionsgate Play in India, the streamer announced on Monday. Lionsgate Play subscribers will be able to watch the annual award ceremony from 5.30 am onwards on September 13, according to a press release. The award ceremony will also stream exclusively on Lionsgate Play in Malaysia and the Philippines, the streamer added. Amit Dhanuka, Executive Vice President at Lionsgate, said the platform caters to a diverse set of audiences across the globe and it is their constant endeavour to provide the best of entertainment. "Taking this thought further, we are delighted to LIVE stream the 74th Emmy Awards across three territories - India, Malaysia and the Philippines. There have been some phenomenal performances both in front of and behind the camera. "With exciting performances and glorious victories, this year is set to get more vibrant and regal," Dhanuka said in a statement. The nominations for the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards were

The Indian media and entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing media industries in the world and is projected to reach USD 100 billion by 2030, Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), said on Friday. Chandra, who inaugurated the Media and Entertainment Week at Dubai Expo's India Pavilion, said the media and entertainment industry in India is currently valued at USD 28 billion and highlighted that the country has the talent and creative skill required in the industry. Speaking at a round-table discussion organised at the India Pavilion on "Collaborating for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) content creation with India", Chandra said, "The Indian media and entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing and the most visible in the world." "The Indian media an entertainment industry is valued at USD 28 billion and is projected to reach USD 100 billion by 2030, growing at a cumulative growth rate of 12 per cent. India

While artificial intelligence is being used to support fake information, some pioneering companies are deploying simulated videos and voices for genuine objectives

Bollywood has a long list of big-banner productions lined up for release

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It's a remarkable turnaround for Saudi Arabia, where only a few years ago women were prohibited from driving, restaurants were gender-segregated and most forms of entertainment were banned

Tie-up embraces music label licensing and acquisition, artist and event management, original content creation, short videos and films, along with mobile gaming and esports

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The company held a relatively subdued opening ceremony Wednesday evening. It was livestreamed with some celebrities - and fireworks - but without the usual hoopla.

The market, EY said, would cross the Rs 2.2-trillion-mark by 2023, growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 17 per cent.

Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honoured with a Golden Golden for his performance as the strong-willed trumpet player Levee in the musical period drama "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"

A 56 per cent stock uptick since December caps upside

Decimation of film business, redrawing of the video map, and possible break-up of big tech firms could be dominant trends in 2021

Podcasts are a great way for listeners to discover the content they want to hear. They're downloadable so you can listen to them whenever, wherever and however you want

Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, who is undergoing treatment at MGM Healthcare following coronavirus diagnosis, continues to be on life support in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

The new album captured the biggest week for any album since Swift's last release 'Lover'