TRENDS
Badminton player PV Sindhu emerges as a good bet in the brand endorsement world
Experts believe that it is Sindhu’s youth, consistency, fitness and her achievements that brands want to cash in.
BUSINESS
With a collection double century, Uri enters list of top 20 highest grossing Indian films of all time
The Vicky Kaushal-starrer has grabbed a collection of Rs 202 crore in India and over Rs 300 crore worldwide
BUSINESS
Bollywood wrap: January packs up strong collections at Rs 350-355 crore; surpasses 2018's revenue
In comparison to 2018, this year the starting month did not depend on one big-ticket film. Instead, it had a mix of genres and many compelling stories to offer.
BUSINESS
Japan's love for Indian films continues to rise
Akshay Kumar-starrer Padman, released in Japan on December 2018, raked in $671,455.64 (Rs 4.78 crore approximately).
BUSINESS
Zee5 and Thomson TV come together: A win-win situation for both?
The average time spent by Zee5 users currently on the platform is 31 minutes per day.
BUSINESS
Emerging technology trends that can change how businesses work in next 3 years
According to Accenture's 2019 report, these tech trends will shape business in the next three years.
BUSINESS
In fight against piracy, music and film industry join hands with central govt
The punishment for film piracy offences is imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or fine which may extend to Rs 10 lakh or both.
BUSINESS
Inox Leisure shines in Q3 FY19 over strong ad and F&B revenues
During the current financial year Inox added 68 screens across 14 properties.
BUSINESS
Digitisation has changed the script for Indian film industry. Here's how
Digitization is the use of digital technology to project motion pictures and also to distribute them. This means that India has moved from analogue content to internet distributable media.
BUSINESS
Star power weakens at Bollywood box office, new crop of actors the silver lining
The share of the new brigade in 2018 grew 48 percent as compared to 23 percent of the old stars.
BUSINESS
Manikarnika another feather in the cap of women-centric films, inching close to Rs 100 crore
Both 2018 and 2017 proved to be a strong year for the leading ladies in the film business. And 2019 too has started on a strong note for this genre.
BUSINESS
Budget 2019 recognises entertainment industry but for good
From single window clearance for Indian filmmakers for shooting in India to introduction of anti-camcording provisions in the Cinematograph Act to control the menace of piracy, Budget 2019 had a lot in store for the entertainment sector.
BUSINESS
Strong line-up of films may bring over Rs 1,500 crore in the first half of 2019
Business in the first half of 2019 is expected to be 20- 25 percent better than last year during the same period.
BUSINESS
Budget 2019: Film industry says anti-camcording provision will go a long way in ending piracy
Experts are also of the opinion that the amendment will not put an immediate end to piracy, but will certainly act as a deterrent that it will give teeth to law enforcement agencies.
INDIA
Budget 2019: Single window shooting clearance for Indian filmmakers announced
Lack of single window clearance for movie production was one of the primary issues for the Indian film industry.
BUSINESS
Budget 2019: Here's what the media and entertainment industry is expecting
Considered to be one of the fastest growing industries, the M&E space presents a key economic opportunity for India.
BUSINESS
Good content boosts PVR growth, drives profitability in movie market
The shift in focus for the film market from star-driven blockbusters to highly content-driven films will boost profitability which, in turn, will lead to better predictability of revenue streams.
BUSINESS
Will single-screen theatres in India become history?
Mumbai, known as the entertainment capital, has seen many single-screen theatres shut shop. The list will soon include Chandan Cinema, which is likely to reopen with multiple screens.
BUSINESS
Road ahead for Subhash Chandra's Essel Group fraught with uncertainties
A rating agency in 2018 had said that Essel Group’s financial stress is undeniable and that it may be running out of shares to pledge.
BUSINESS
Zoya sees glittering future for luxury jewellery market
The new boutique of India’s homegrown luxury brand spreads luxuriously over 4,600 square feet.
BUSINESS
Here's how media and entertainment industry is leveraging artificial intelligence to transform the space
Apart from OTT platforms even Bollywood has resorted to AI to maximise reach of films.
BUSINESS
Tamil cinema reaps big benefits of Pongal festival; Petta, Viswasam steal the show
While Viswasam emerged as the winner in the state this festival season, Rajinikanth-starrer Petta has turned out to be the overseas conquerer.
BUSINESS
Self-regulation of OTTs: Industry players talk of impact on content, business and piracy
While some say self-regulation is a positive step for online video platforms, others are urging for a rethink
BUSINESS
Will Uri’s Rs 100-crore score make Vicky Kaushal’s presence stronger for brand endorsements?
Uri has not only emerged as the first Rs 100-crore film of 2019, but also the first blockbuster of this year
