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Rhiti Group partners with Kanodia Group to launch 'RDX Play'

The entertainment platform aims to engage creators and audiences across all age groups to create original short videos and movies.

Zee Entertainment posts first quarter net profit of Rs 209 crore

Subscription revenue was at Rs 813.05 crore as against Rs 744.311 crore in Q1/FY 2020-21.

'Friends' Reunion Special: Some revelations that gave fans further insight

The series about six friends hanging out in a coffee shop and discussing their life took the global audience by storm and it has helped in shaping the lives of so many people around the world

When and where to watch 'Friends: The Reunion' in India

The much-anticipated "Friends: The Reunion" will exclusively premiere on ZEE5, the streaming platform announced Sunday. While the special is scheduled to be released on the streamer HBO Max in the US on May 27, the date of its Indian debut is yet to be revealed. All the six original cast members of "Friends" -- Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer are coming back for the long-awaited event. Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, they are excited to bring the show on their platform for the Indian audience, where the sitcom enjoys massive popularity. "'Friends' is amongst the world's most watched and loved sitcoms and it is a great opportunity for us to present their reunion, something that the world has been talking about, on ZEE5 for fans in India, who can enjoy it from the safety of their home," Kalra said in a statement. Ben Winston directed the special and executive produced along with "Friends" executive

Lilly Singh wears 'I stand with farmers' mask at Grammys red carpet

YouTube star and late-night talk show host Lilly Singh sported a "I stand with farmers" mask at the red carpet of 2021 Grammy Awards to reiterate her support to the ongoing farmers agitation

Amazon issues rare apology after complaints that series hurt Hindu beliefs

Amazon's Prime Video streaming service issued a rare apology to its Indian viewers for some scenes in its original political drama series "Tandav", which allegedly offended Hindu religious beliefs

Economic pain from Covid upends lives of restaurant owners, entertainers

Economic pain from pandemic upends the lives of restaurant owners, entertainers

Saif Ali Khan's Tandav to Family Man S2: 5 shows to binge-watch in 2021

As more movies and web shows line up for release in the post-lockdown era in 2021, here are the 5 Indian web-series to watch

From '83 to Laal Singh Chaddha, top 10 Bollywood movies to watch in 2021

As the entertainment industry reels from the Covid-19 pandemic, the year 2021 may offer hope for filmmakers and theatre owners

Govt prepares road map, identifies 8 sectors to ease compliance burden

Single-window clearance by mid-April

Sun TV to invest around Rs 600 cr in movies and content for OTT platform

Commenting on the advertisement market, the company said that in October advertisement revenue recovered to over 80 per cent of pre-Covid levels

Covid-19 impact: Media market to contract in FY21, but digital holds up

Digital advertising, says KPMG, will overtake TV advertising for the first time this fiscal, pointing to the priorities of advertisers

Media, entertainment biz to reach Rs 1,86,600 cr revenue in FY22: Report

The media and entertainment sector, which was badly hit due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to rebound to touch a revenue of Rs 1,86,600 crore in 2021-22, due to acceleration of digital adoption among users across geographies, according to a report. The sector should recover and post a 33 per cent growth in 2021-22, following a contraction of 20 per cent in 2020-21, which still implies a loss of around two years of growth, said KPMG in India Partner and Head (Media and Entertainment) Girish Menon. He was quoting the KPMG Media and Entertainment (M&E) report, 'A year off script: Time for resilience', which examines the performance of the M&E sector during a particularly challenging period. The two areas that offer encouragement are the continued economic growth of India and the universal acceleration of digital adoption among users across geographies, he said. "As per our revised estimates, India could be home to a billion digital users by 2028 ..

A sombre 2020 for entertainment world: Celebrities we have lost amid Covid

The year 2020 has seen the demise of many luminaries in quick succession, much to the shock and sorrow of fans

Coroanvirus impact: Primetime Emmy Awards going online for 2020 edition

The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards will be held virtually this year due to coronavirus pandemic

Sushant told ex-girlfriend he was 'unhappy', Rhea 'harassed' him: Report

Sushant dated Ankita Lokhande, his co-star of the hit TV series "Pavitra Rishta", for almost six years after which they parted ways

Award-winning Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan dies at 72 in Mumbai

She had earlier complained of breathing difficulties and tested negative for the novel coronavirus

OTT platforms to help you tide over the monotony of the Covid-19 lockdown

Social distancing and work-from-home have prompted Indians to explore web series and original movies on OTT platforms through mobile, google Chromecast and amazon firestick

Eros International announces all-share merger with STX Entertainment

Over $75 million in commitments have been already received, while the rest will be tied-up before the execution of the merger

Multiplexes' revenue may be hit by up to 25% amid coronavirus spread

According to sources, the box office collections of Angr­ezi Medium dropped by 25% on Saturday.