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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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

TikTok's Family Pairing feature let parents have control on kids' profile

In addition, TikTok will disable Direct Messages feature for users under the age of 16. This update goes live on April 30

Lockdown impact: Online gaming sees over 100% spike in traffic, OTT at 198%

Also, OTT traffic surged 198.68 per cent, hosting traffic (storage space and access for websites) went up by 62.78 per cent, ISP traffic increased by 54.38 per cent

Most free subscribers of music OTT apps ready to try paid models: report

62% of respondents willing to pay Rs 25 a month as subscription fee; no ads, content downloads, offline browsing key drivers for the switch

Short video streaming platform Quibi arrives in India: Know price, features

Quibi is available for a 90-day free trial for users. After the free trial is over, it will be available at Rs 669 per month

The telecom test

A nationwide lockdown is putting pressure on network

Internet speed may slow down on high traffic owing to Coronavirus lockdown

Three OTT players have responded positively to the request by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) to reduce bandwidth

Covid-19 side effect: As people binge-watch at home, telcos feel the heat

The COAI has also cautioned the streaming platforms themselves about the surge in digital use straining the network infrastructure of telecom operators

Spike in viewership across OTTs as Indians binge-watch staying indoors

Viewership on OTT platforms has gone up by 20% in the past few days as corporates have offered employees to work from home

Coronavirus: OTT viewership spikes as more people stay home and binge-watch

A senior official of an Indian OTT platform said that as people spend more time at home due to 'social distancing', they have more time to spend watching video content online

Sun TV sees ad revenue picking up in Q2 of FY21 on improved viewership

The Sun TV channel has seen its gross rating points (GRPs) rise to 1,600 in the Pongal festival in January, from less than 1,000 in June 2019

Voot follows money on the OTT, but can it match the giants in the game?

Viacom 18 bets on reality shows and regional content as it switches over to a paid viewership model