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After INOX, PVR issues statement against digital premieres, expresses disappointment over direct OTT release
“We are disappointed with some of our producers deciding to go straight to the streaming platform/s,” said Kamal Gianchandani, CEO, PVR Pictures.
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INOX warns of retributive measures against direct OTT releases
After the INOX statement, the Producers Guild of India issued a statement saying that this is the time when the film fraternity should come together.
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Amazon Prime, after Gulabo Sitabo, announces several other direct-to-digital releases
Tamil offering Ponmagal Vandhal starring Jyothika, the film that had first sparked the controversy regarding direct OTT releases will now premiere first on Amazon Prime on May 29.
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For Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 12, participation through SonyLIV goes up by over 360%
For the new season of KBC, not just the audition process but even the making of the promo has been managed remotely.
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PM Modi economic stimulus announcement records highest views among all five addresses on COVID-19
The fifth address by the PM on COVID-19 recorded maximum viewing minutes at 4,268 million minutes, according to data shared by BARC on May 14.
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Are OTT premieres of Gulabo Sitabo, Ghoomketu setting the trend for more direct-to-digital releases?
According to veteran producer Anand Pandit, a direct release of films on OTT platforms does translate into a wider audience.
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Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Gulabo Sitabo to release on Amazon Prime; more producers looking at digital premieres
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Ghoomketu will release on May 22 on Zee5
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Unlike many genres on TV, kids' channels are offering new and fresh content
Leena Lele Dutta, Business Head, Sony Pictures Networks India, attributes the higher traction in kids' channels to the new episodes of marquee shows
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Exhibitors unsure about staggered opening of theatres, say they are ready to wait
Along with low footfalls, theatre owners are worried that producers will not release films if theatres open at night and in green zones.
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Coronavirus impact: Elara Capital sees TV ad revenue around 80% lower in April
The report estimates a 20 percent YoY decline in ad revenue on TV in FY21
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Coronavirus impact: Viewers are tuning into cable TV for hyper local and new content
As many businesses are resuming operations, advertisers are turning to cable TV for targeted messaging and the reasonable ad pricing on these channels.
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Step up your fitness game just like Bollywood celebrities through virtual classes
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, more people are now able to train with Bollywood fitness experts, thanks to virtual fitness classes.
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Coronavirus lockdown: Movies emerge as primary source of entertainment for TV viewers
Film-based content is doing well not only in Hindi Speaking Markets (HSM), but also in southern markets.
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Mythological shows witness massive jump in viewership in Hindi speaking markets
Shows like Shri Krishna and Uttar Ramayan are seeing strong traction on Doordarshan.
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COVID-19 impact | Raise your style quotient with designer masks
Platforms like Voylla, Bewakoof.com and Wear your Own Opinion are offering such masks.
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India sees double-digit growth in recorded music revenue; T-series tops with five songs and albums
India’s recorded music industry revenues increased to USD 181.4 million (Rs 1,378 crore) in 2019.
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Coronavirus impact: More people listen to it now, but radio is still struggling
Radio, which was already under pressure due to slowdown in the economy, is under more stress now because of coronavirus
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Coronavirus lockdown: Animation studios are offering new and exclusive content, even in times of COVID-19
Animation studio Cosmos Maya has recently produced three shows including Guddu, Bapu and Gadget Guru Ganesha
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Coronavirus impact | Bollywood welcomes Kerala model but says need more to restart business
Siddharth Anand Kumar, VP, Films and Events, Saregama, thinks that although Kerala’s move will ensure that a large number of projects get completed, the real challenge will be restarting shooting.
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The business case — or lack of it — of releasing movies on OTT platforms
The statement comes at a time when many filmmakers and producers are looking at taking the OTT route for a direct release.
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Coronavirus impact | IPL viewers drifting away is a major loss for TV viewership
While IPL viewers are watching different content this year, the sporting property over the years has contributed significantly to television viewership.
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Viewership on Doordarshan drops as last episode of Ramayan airs on channel
Viewership did go down on DD, but TV did not witness a significant drop in consumption. This means, many who were earlier watching Ramayan, turned to other channels once it got over.
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Coronavirus impact: Films like '83, Sooryavanshi will drive footfall post-lockdown, say single-screen exhibitors
The single-screen audience will be ready to come back to theatres whenever it resume business, believe exhibitors
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For cinema and the box office, Rishi Kapoor remained a bankable star
Rishi Kapoor is among the few actors from the yesteryear who has remained relevant to cinema as well as the audience
