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Sports is the new OTT game in town as everyone needs it to build a business
Streaming services bring complementary revenues and viewership for broadcasters
 "Sports is the new OTT game in town as everyone needs it to build a business")
House of the Dragon episode 5 released: Here's what has happened so far
House of the Dragon, a prequel to the Game of Thrones, is the story of the Targaryen civil war which took place about 200 years before events portrayed in Game of Thrones
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Large-panel TVs' share has tripled in 5 years to over 40%: CRISIL report
Sharp 35-40% decline in prices over the past five years has been the key growth driver; other tailwinds include greater rising incomes, higher OTT consumption and deeper web penetration
 "Large-panel TVs' share has tripled in 5 years to over 40%: CRISIL report")
74th Emmy Awards 2022: Nominations, winners, categories, and full list
74th Emmy Awards 2022: From Zendaya to Michael Keaton, actors from different categories received appreciation for their remarkable work. Read this detailed report to know about all the awards winners
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From Sita Ramam to Thor 4, here's what you can watch on OTT this weekend
Weekend OTT Watch, 9 to 11 Sept: With the weekend knocking on your doors, more movies and web series are released on OTT platforms. Read this article to know the best movies to watch from 9 to 11 Sept
 "From Sita Ramam to Thor 4, here's what you can watch on OTT this weekend")
Movie tickets at just Rs 75: India to observe National Cinema Day on Sep 16
Various companies like PVR, INOX, Cinepolis, Carnival, Miraj, Citypride, Asia, Mukta A2, Movie Time, Wave, M2K, and Delite have agreed to be a part of the celebrations
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Regional movies' revenue doing little for PVR, Inox; stay away, say experts
While there may be some bounce back, risks from OTT, sparse revenue from South Indian movies may put pressure on stock prices
 "Regional movies' revenue doing little for PVR, Inox; stay away, say experts")
DoT and TRAI to start consultation on regulating OTT communication apps
The telecom operators will welcome the move as they have long demanded that OTT communication apps that provide the same services as operators should be subjected to similar regulations
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Proposed Digital India Act aims to make internet free, safe space: Can it?
The proposed law is supposed to be modelled on similar regulations in Singapore, Australia and Europe's General Data Protection Regulation
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India's OTT market likely to touch $7 billion by 2027, says report
In India, new local and wealthy players are now gearing up to grab the market share, which is led by a newly recapitalized Viacom18, backed by Reliance, Bodhi Tree and Paramount
 "India's OTT market likely to touch $7 billion by 2027, says report")
Explained: How Netflix plans to find its inner 'Star Wars' to survive
Netflix teams are plotting ways to milk more from Netflix's bigger shows and movies with universes and characters they can return to again and again
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MX Player will be biggest beneficiary of Indian OTT growth: Satyan Gajwani
Platform is not profitable today but will grow rapidly, says vice chairman of Times Internet.
 "MX Player will be biggest beneficiary of Indian OTT growth: Satyan Gajwani")
Disney+Hotstar to get 100 original shows as it gains 7.9 mn new subscribers
The Walt Disney Company has revealed that it is working on 100 original shows in local content for the country where its Disney+Hotstar OTT platform is currently the leader.
 "Disney+Hotstar to get 100 original shows as it gains 7.9 mn new subscribers")
5G voice users to reach 2.5 bn globally by 2026: Juniper Research report
The report identified interactive calling as a key opportunity for operators who have launched 5G to provide more valuable voice services and compete with OTT voice apps
 "5G voice users to reach 2.5 bn globally by 2026: Juniper Research report")
India sports fan base at 136.3 mn; CSK major sports franchise: Ormax Media
Chennai Super Kings is the most popular IPL team in India, with 40.9 million fans
 "India sports fan base at 136.3 mn; CSK major sports franchise: Ormax Media")
Demand for censorship of OTT platforms, web channels in Rajya Sabha
Biju Janata Dal's Prasanna Acharya said OTT platforms had gained unprecedented viewership during the pandemic when traditional entertainment sources were hugely impacted
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There is a blurring of lines between linear TV and OTT: Matt Forde
BBC Studios India has seen massive growth in scripted series, particularly on OTT, says Forde
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Netflix needs its 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' lest it lose the India plot
Five years after its entry, Netflix India stands at an estimated 5 million paying subscribers, against 46 million for Disney+ Hotstar and 19 million for Amazon Prime Video, reveals the Media Partners
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Indian OTT industry to grow $13-15 bn in next 10 years: Report
the OTT sector is also witnessing a rise in investments in Indian original content
 "Indian OTT industry to grow $13-15 bn in next 10 years: Report")
After price cut, Netflix looks to broaden market share in India
As of December 2021, Netflix India stood at an estimated 5 million subscribers against 46 million for Disney+Hotstar and 19 million for Amazon Prime Video
 "After price cut, Netflix looks to broaden market share in India")
