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Here's why Sony is betting big time on wrestling properties
A report by EY pointed out that wrestling garnered 20 percent share in total sports with cricket a close second with 19 percent impressions.
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Here's why Believe, world's fourth largest music distributor, has entered India's live music space
Paris-based Believe has acquired Indian live music production company called Entco as it sees live music picking up pace in India
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Box office bonanza: Check out the films that gave the best returns this year
An analysis of film budgets and their earnings this year shows that medium and small movies have topped the chart in terms of profits.
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IPL brand valuation: Growth slows down to 13.5% in 2019
In 2018, the league saw 18.87 percent growth in brand valuation.
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India's lottery industry worried over GST, but it is not the only problem
Centre is also mulling over banning online lottery.
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VOOT forays into Telugu market with Colors Telugu, plans four original shows
With 55 million monthly active users, VOOT is looking at regional markets for growth.
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Myntra's reality show Fashion Superstar will broaden the influencer market
If digital is growing at a 30 percent CAGR (compound annual growth rate) a year, influencers within digital is probably the fastest growing channel with approximately 60 percent CAGR.
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Medium-budget films keep cash registers ringing; Dream Girl, Chhichhore maintain strong grip at box office
This year, business of many mid-range films has come as a pleasant surprise to the film industry.
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Due to economic slowdown, Indians opt for ‘short and smart’ travel
There is surge in demand for group tours for offbeat countries like Japan, Tanzania and Russia becoming popular among travellers
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Switzerland confident of India, but sees 2019 as a rough patch for tourism
Switzerland is now focusing on building its image as a holiday destination that welcomes people all the 365 days a year.
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Now eat and stream: Zomato 'originals' is making streaming space in India more competitive
The digital entertainment space is getting more innovative, competitive and cost effective.
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Apple TV Plus: Why Apple should look beyond its Rs 99/month subscription plan
For instance, a Brightcove 2019 report says Indians would be comfortable paying no more than USD 1, or roughly Rs 70, per subscription service.
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Are you an Avengers fan? Here’s how you can get a chance to lift Thor's hammer
BookMyShow is bringing the Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibition to India and it is scheduled to tour Mumbai and Bengaluru this year.
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Women as game developers: This job sector is welcoming more female participation
Gaming companies feel the need of hiring more women to make games and this is because the population of female gamers has increased.
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Here’s how Netflix, Hotstar, SonyLiv, Zee5 and Amazon Prime Video compare against Apple TV+
While Apple is investing in original content, it will have to focus on India-centric shows like its older counterparts.
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Kashmir becomes hot topic for filmmakers, movies like Balakot, Article 370 to go on floors
Vivek Oberoi, who was recently seen playing the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the big screen, has turned producer once again for his next venture titled Balakot.
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Australia banking on T20 World Cup for more Indian tourists, targets half million arrivals in 2020
An average stay by an Indian tourist in Australia could be close to two months and spends could be around A$ 5,000 (around Rs 2.5 lakh)
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Avengers: Endgame becomes India’s highest earning Hollywood venture, eyes Rs 400 crore
With Rs 28 crore on the sixth day of its release, the film has pocketed as much as Rs 244 crore.
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Anand Ahuja's VegNonVeg making a style statement in the growing industry of sneakers in India
The sneaker culture is priming in India and the proof of this is limited edition sneakers getting sold out within hours
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Avengers Endgame rakes in Rs 190 crore in 4 days, soon to become India's highest Hollywood grosser
Avengers Endgame has surpassed the lifetime business of The Jungle Book (Rs 188 crore), becoming the second highest Hollywood grosser in India.
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Fledgling Sony Yay betting big on kids genre
This summer, the channel added 100 hours of content, tripling its content bank to 300 hours since launch.
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IPL, Lok Sabha polls keep viewers busy, but compulsive cinema content makes a mark too
Be it Bollywood or Hollywood, films in the last two months have had a strong run at the box office.
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Avengers Endgame starts on a marvelous note in India with advance booking records beating Hindi films
According to Box Office India, the 22nd offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has recorded a pre-release collection of Rs 65-70 crore which is the highest, compared to other Hindi releases.
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Along with movie tickets, interest for Avengers merchandise at its peak in India
Avengers Endgame has sold more tickets for advance booking in India than any other Hindi film. As of now, Avengers Infinity War is the highest Hollywood grosser in India.
