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Inside the implosion of the streaming channel once called CNN's future

Its soon-to-be owner, Discovery, had some concerns about CNN+ but was constrained from directly guiding one of its competitors until the deal closed

Netflix pauses future projects, acquisitions in Russia amid Ukraine crisis

The streaming service had four Russian originals in the pipeline, including a crime thriller series directed by Dasha Zhuk, which was shooting and has been postponed

Spotify paid $200 million for Joe Rogan's podcast, says report

Spotify announced its exclusive deal with the world's top podcaster two years ago, in May 2020, but didn't reveal the value of the contract.

Want to break stereotypes of streaming platform content: Lionsgate's Jain

Our biggest competitor is good content. We intend to tell stories that are engaging and interesting, said Jain

Netflix to edit 'Squid Game' phone number after woman inundated with calls

The nine-part thriller depicting cash-strapped contestants playing to the death in a bid to win 45.6 billion won ($38.31 million) became an international hit when it premiered on the streaming service

Consumers prefer bundling of OTT, communication services: Report

Around 79 per cent Indian consumers prefer bundling of video streaming, entertainment and communication services, according to an Amdocs-Vanson Bourne report

JBL CSUM10 review: Inexpensive compact USB microphone for content creators

JBL CSUM10 seems to be a good fit for budding content creators to record professional-quality audio without actually paying much for it

New OTT audience tracking tools take centre stage in video streaming space

With billions of dollars spent every year on original programming--and movies now being launched via OTTs with theatres remaining shut--the need for audience measurement is stronger than ever

Steven Spielberg's production unit, Netflix ink blockbuster deal

Famed director, once seen as a critic of streaming service, signs multi-year deal to provide films for the platform

The rise of YouTube: Uploading many a dream to world's largest OTT

Google's YouTube has created an ecosystem that transcends entertainment, information or education

Analysts bullish on PVR on long-term growth outlook

As single screen closures could accelerate, PVR could emerge stronger relative to most other cinema operators and may be well placed to capitalize on likely pent-up demand

Disney plans to close 100 international TV channels in streaming shift

CEO Bob Chapek, speaking Monday at JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s technology and media confere­nce, said the clo­s­ures come in ad­dition to the 30 foreign netw­orks the company shuttered last year

After pandemic-boom, Netflix logs worst 1st quarter in eight years

Adds 1 million new customers, against projections of 4.44 million by analysts

Netflix set to launch 40 new anime shows at Tokyo's AnimeJapan 2021 Expo

According to The Verge, last year the worldwide anime market reached $23 billion

VI bundles one year Disney, Hotstar VIP access with plans starting Rs 401

Vodafone Idea on Wednesday announced the bundling of Disney+Hotstar VIP access for 1 year for customers paying Rs 401 and above. The facility will be available for customers recharging their account with plans priced at Rs 401, Rs 601, Rs 801 and Rs 501, while postpaid users paying a monthly rental of Rs 499 and above will be able to avail it. "VI collaborates with Disney+ Hotstar, one of India's leading video streaming platforms to bring high-quality entertainment and a year full of Cricket to VI customers. "This coming-together aims to bring the best of video content to Indians across the two most popular genres of entertainment and cricket," Vodafone Idea said in a statement. VI is already offering access to Amazon Prime, Netflix, etc to select a set of customers. "With the packed calendar of exciting cricket action this year - combined with the high-quality, impactful stories Disney+ Hotstar offers - we are delighted to entertain Vi's large customer base of Indians throughout

Streaming giant Netflix launches automatic downloads feature

Content streaming platform Netflix on Monday announced a new feature that will automatically download recommended content for users on their smartphones

Ticketing platform BookMyShow launches pay-per-view movie streaming service

Online ticket booking platform BookMyShow (BMS) has rolled out BookMyShow Stream under Transaction Video-on-Demand (TVOD) model

End of Netflix's cash bonfires in sight as it nears turning profitable

Netflix stunned investors Tuesday by announcing that it's "very close" to becoming a true cash-flow-generating company and that it no longer needs to borrow to finance its day-to-day operations

2020, the year that was: A gloomy picture for the entertainment industry

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

Being part of Amazon is Prime Video's biggest strength, and challenge

From convincing filmmakers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago