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Coming next: Most-watched IPL in the time of Covid-19 pandemic
It could reach more than 530 mn viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?
 "Coming next: Most-watched IPL in the time of Covid-19 pandemic")
Apple inks deal with Martin Scorsese for Apple TV+ exclusive films, shows
This will be Scorsese's second production for any OTT platform, the first being The Irishman on Netflix
 "Apple inks deal with Martin Scorsese for Apple TV+ exclusive films, shows")
Ups and downs of Indian video business: Covid-19 to hit revenue growth
The pandemic has accelerated the redrawing of the global media map
 "Ups and downs of Indian video business: Covid-19 to hit revenue growth")
PIL seeks censorship of adult content in social media and OTT platforms
The Madras High Court asked the central and the state governments to reply within a month to a plea seeking a censor board for regulating adult content in the social media and OTT platforms.
 "PIL seeks censorship of adult content in social media and OTT platforms")
A user's perception is your reality: Brightcove's Carolyn Pampino
Carolyn Pampino, vice-president of design, Brightcove, talks about the role user interface plays in the success of an OTT
 "A user's perception is your reality: Brightcove's Carolyn Pampino")
Netflix tests low-cost subscription plan. Check price, compare with others
Netflix's new subscription plan supports smartphone, tablet and computer but can be used on one device at a time
 "Netflix tests low-cost subscription plan. Check price, compare with others")
This is how you can get free Netflix subscription for 83 years in US
Netflix is giving a free subscription for 83 years, or 1,000 months, calling it an 'immortal' account. All you have to do is play a video game and get the highest score
 "This is how you can get free Netflix subscription for 83 years in US")
Telcos align with streaming platforms to deepen consumer relationships
Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Jio stitch up alliances with streaming platforms in a bid to deepen brand associations and loyalty, in a time of crisis
 "Telcos align with streaming platforms to deepen consumer relationships")
I&B ministry proposes to bring content on OTT platforms under its purview
As movie halls are also closed due to lockdown, several production houses have released their movie directly on OTT, bypassing theatrical releases
 "I&B ministry proposes to bring content on OTT platforms under its purview")
Streaming companies retool the visibility kit with spike in viewership
Amazon, Netflix, Zee5, Disney Hotstar sharpen their digital marketing tools as they look to make up for the loss of OOH in their media plans
 "Streaming companies retool the visibility kit with spike in viewership")
From Laxmmi Bomb to Bhuj: Film premieres coming soon on Disney+ Hotstar
The OTT platform has lined up a clutch of Bollywood releases awaiting theatrical premiere for some time now
Race for digital-first film releases hots up on OTTs after Gulabo Sitabo
Both Disney+Hotstar and Netflix are said to have been in talks with producers for a few months now, given the rising competitive intensity
 "Race for digital-first film releases hots up on OTTs after Gulabo Sitabo")
OTT debut of Shoojit Sarkar's 'Gulabo Sitabo' may script a new story
The movie had to take the OTT route first for release rather than the conventional theatrical release due to the lockdown induced by the coronavirus pandemic
 "OTT debut of Shoojit Sarkar's 'Gulabo Sitabo' may script a new story")
An opportunity in disguise
Covid-19 offers an opportunity to improve cable subscription collections using digital platforms - a win-win for stakeholders
Meet Jaideep Ahlawat, the disillusioned cop of crime thriller Paatal Lok
After a decade of waiting in the wings, actor Jaideep Ahlawat is making waves with his first lead performance as a disillusioned cop in Paatal Lok, writes Ranjita Ganesan
 "Meet Jaideep Ahlawat, the disillusioned cop of crime thriller Paatal Lok")
Squabble for the silver screen
The skirmish between studios and theatre owners over releasing films online is an aberration. Theatres are not going anywhere
Amazon Prime Video to premiere 7 Indian films; theatre owners miffed
The movies will premiere exclusively on Prime Video over the next three months and will be available in 200 countries and territories worldwide
 "Amazon Prime Video to premiere 7 Indian films; theatre owners miffed")
Karan Johar to Rohit Shetty, big film producers say no to OTT release
Sources say the top four multiplex chains in the country - PVR, Inox, Cinepolis, and Carnival - are asking big producers to wait rather than rush to release their films on OTT platforms.
 "Karan Johar to Rohit Shetty, big film producers say no to OTT release")
Film industry caught in a tug of war between exhibitors and OTT platforms
With many big budget movies stuck in the cans, the film industry is caught in a tug of war between exhibitors and OTT platforms
 "Film industry caught in a tug of war between exhibitors and OTT platforms")
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
 "Eros International announces all-share merger with STX Entertainment")