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OTTs offer content creation freedom to filmmakers, but it may not last long
The streaming video market in India began with YouTube in 2008, but truly took off in 2016 after data availability rose and prices crashed
 "OTTs offer content creation freedom to filmmakers, but it may not last long")
Multiplex operators ask Centre to reopen cinema halls as losses mount
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has permitted cinema halls to function from October 1 in the state
 "Multiplex operators ask Centre to reopen cinema halls as losses mount")
Pakistan govt to buy ancestral houses of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar
Raj Kapoor's ancestral home, known as Kapoor Haveli, is situated in the fabled Qissa Khwani Bazar. It was built between 1918 and 1922 by the legendary actor's grandfather
 "Pakistan govt to buy ancestral houses of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar")
My hands are full as an actor, no plans to enter politics: Sonu Sood
The idea of arranging transportation for migrants came to the actor while he was distributing food packets to migrants during the first few days of the lockdown
 "My hands are full as an actor, no plans to enter politics: Sonu Sood")
It takes strength to approach actors like Manoj Bajpayee: Anubhav Sinha
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha and Manoj Bajpayee have joined hands for the song, Bambai main ka ba
 "It takes strength to approach actors like Manoj Bajpayee: Anubhav Sinha")
'Schitt's Creek', 'Succession' and 'Watchmen' top winners at Emmys 2020
Jimmy Kimmel, who was returning as the emcee for third time after 2012 and 2016 gigs, welcomed the audiences joining in from their homes to "Pand-Emmys"
 "'Schitt's Creek', 'Succession' and 'Watchmen' top winners at Emmys 2020")
Is Indian streaming video market headed for a shakeout after Covid-boost?
The action in the streaming video market has been breathless. This week we examine if the OTT space is headed for a shakeout
 "Is Indian streaming video market headed for a shakeout after Covid-boost?")
Anurag Kashyap calls sexual harassment allegations against him 'baseless'
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Sunday said the sexual harrassment allegations levelled against him by actor Payal Ghosh are baseless.
 "Anurag Kashyap calls sexual harassment allegations against him 'baseless'")
UP CM Adityanath announces to set up country's 'biggest' film city in Noida
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced to set up the country's "biggest" film city in the state's Gautam Buddh Nagar, officials said here
 "UP CM Adityanath announces to set up country's 'biggest' film city in Noida")
Theatres returned but audiences didn't. What next for cinema in Covid era?
After five months of pandemic-forced closure, the big movie theater chains reopened in roughly 68 percent of the United States
 "Theatres returned but audiences didn't. What next for cinema in Covid era?")
Show on runaway Indian biz tycoons: Netflix argues for free speech in court
"Bad Boy Billionaires" is a documentary series about liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya, Sahara group's Subrata Roy, Indian IT executive Ramalinga Raju and jeweller Nirav Modi
 "Show on runaway Indian biz tycoons: Netflix argues for free speech in court")
82% youth don't want to buy brands endorsed by drug-tainted celebs: Survey
The survey was done to comprehend sentiment over drug abuse by celebrities and if viewers would buy such brands
 "82% youth don't want to buy brands endorsed by drug-tainted celebs: Survey")
After OTTs, TV channels foray into direct-to-online movie market
Zee, Shemaroo among new entrants; response to Covid-19, say experts
 "After OTTs, TV channels foray into direct-to-online movie market")
Actor Malaika Arora tests coronavirus positive, quarantines at home
Actor-host Malaika Arora on Tuesday announced that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is quarantining at her home
 "Actor Malaika Arora tests coronavirus positive, quarantines at home")
Guru Dutt's biopic can only be realised in big screen format: Bhavna Talwar
National Award-winning filmmaker Bhavna Talwar is gearing up to direct a biopic of late iconic filmmaker-actor Guru Dutt
 "Guru Dutt's biopic can only be realised in big screen format: Bhavna Talwar")
Content from Bollywood, other regional languages in pipeline: Cinepolis MD
Javier Sotomayor, managing director, Asia and Middle East spoke to Vanita Kohli-Khandekar on how Cinepolis plans to get back on its feet in India
 "Content from Bollywood, other regional languages in pipeline: Cinepolis MD")
The show must go on: The physical meets virtual at TIFF this year
The film festival, counted among the top 3, opens this week in a toned-down avatar
 "The show must go on: The physical meets virtual at TIFF this year")
WB govt announces financial assistance for single-screen cinema halls
The West Bengal government has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to single screen- cinema halls which suffered extensive damage to property caused by cyclone Amphan
 "WB govt announces financial assistance for single-screen cinema halls")
Character of Batman thrives on reinterpretation: Christopher Nolan
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan says reinterpretation is necessary to do justice to the character of Batman on the big screen
 "Character of Batman thrives on reinterpretation: Christopher Nolan")
Robert Pattinson tests coronavirus positive, 'The Batman' filming halted
Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson is said to have tested positive for COVID-19, causing filming of the much-anticipated movie 'The Batman' to halt
 "Robert Pattinson tests coronavirus positive, 'The Batman' filming halted")