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Top 5 upcoming OTT releases to watch this week, check how to watch

If you are a movie geek, there are plenty of movies releasing on different OTT platforms this week like The Kardashians, Atlas, Crew and more

Who undertakes film certification for OTT, social media platforms: HC

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has asked the Centre as to which authority undertakes film certification for the display of content on OTT and social media platforms. The court has asked the Centre and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to file a counter affidavit apprising it whether there is any other arrangement for OTT films or whether CBFC is authorised to give certificates to them too. The court has fixed August 13, 2024, for the next hearing of the case. The order was passed by a bench of justices Rajan Roy and Om Prakash Shukla on a PIL filed by Dipankar Kumar. In the petition, Kumar has alleged that objectionable comments have been made on the people of Bihar in 'Taktavar Policewala'- a Hindi adaptation of the Telugu movie 'Dhee Ante Dhee'. The petitioner said that the film, originally made in the Telugu language in 2015, is available on YouTube and demanded cancellation of the censor board certificate of the film. While hearing the petition, the ..

I&B minister Anurag Thakur launches 'Swaraj' series on OTT platform

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday launched the first season of "Swaraj" on OTT platform Amazon Prime. Speaking on the occasion, Thakur said, the launch of the series on the over-the-top (OTT) platform was a true tribute to all those unsung great heroes of our independence who sacrificed everything for the country. He said the series was commissioned taking inspiration from the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" national campaign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and captures the stories of bravery in India's freedom struggle about which very few people know. "These are the wars which got lost somewhere in the pages of history. I am confident that this series will instil a sense of pride in our youth towards the history of our nation," Thakur said. He said the series will help the national and international audience understand the spirit of the country's 500-year-long relentless struggle to gain independence from colonial rulers. Produced by Contiloe Pictures, the

Kerala CM Vijayan launches India's first state-owned OTT platform

Kerala on Thursday launched India's first government-owned OTT platform 'CSpace' with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan terming it as a decisive step in the onward journey of Malayalam Cinema. Inaugurating CSpace, managed by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), at a function at Kairali Theatre here, the chief minister said this is a pioneering initiative that gives prominence to films with artistic and cultural value without hurting the mainstream film industry. Noting that earning profit is the prime motive of the private-sector OTT platforms that mostly go for commercial movies, CSpace is set to make a mark as a medium that brings home quality films, he said. "Private OTT platforms give prominence to films in the most widely spoken language since their prime motive is to maximise profit. The priority of CSpace, on the other hand, is to onboard and stream contents with artistic and cultural values. This will also help the promotion of the Malayalam language and ...

'Regional languages content on OTT platforms growing significantly'

OTT platforms are growing significantly in various regional languages across India, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju said on Wednesday. In his keynote address at India Digital Summit (IDS) 2024, here, Jaju pointed out that there were over 60 OTT platforms in India, of which 30 per cent OTT originals were operating in regional languages. The number is expected to go up to 50 per cent this year. He also said that the media and entertainment sector was a huge sector and played a pivotal role in the Indian economy. "It's been growing phenomenally at a rate of 20 per cent and is approximately Rs 2 lakh crore. In that, the digital media segment is the second largest sub-segment, and has been showing a growth of approximately 30 per cent -- around Rs 60,000 crores -- and the film segment has a 25 per cent growth rate," he said. Over 200 films were released on digital platforms in the last year, including 75 films which were released directly on digital platfo

Amazon Prime Videos ends Dolby Vision, Atmos support on basic plans in US

Ad-supported standard subscription in the US is now restricted to HDR10+ and Dolby 5.1 output, and Dolby Vision and Atmos available with ad-free subscriptions plans

'Tiger 3' OTT release: When and where to watch Salman Khan franchise

Tiger 3 was made for ₹300 crore and was released on 12 November 2023. It collected ₹464 crore around the world, which includes ₹339.5 crore from India and ₹124.5 crore globally

Sidharth Malhotra's Indian Police Force trailer to be released today

The trailer of Siddharth Malhotra's upcoming web series Indian Police Force is to be released today. Siddharth Malhotra and Rohit Shetty are debuting with this series releasing on January 19

TMS Ep598: Deal reversals in IT, Indian OTT, India VIX, XPoSat

Will deal reversals continue for Indian IT in 2024? What will 2024 hold in store for OTTs? Is India VIX hinting at a downturn ahead? What is XPoSat? All answers here

OTT releases Dec 2023: 5 new movies and shows to watch online this week

It's the ideal time for your weekly update of the OTT releases and the following seven days have the ideal mix of films and television programs to watch to satiate all your bingeing requirements

Indian internet has an over-the-top question to settle

Proposal to regulate services offered directly via the internet may hurt net neutrality

Draft broadcasting Bill threatens creative freedom, warn experts

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has put out the regulation for public consultation and has invited comments and suggestions on the bill for the next 30 days

Draft bill proposed to replace the Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act

The regulation will require broadcasting and content platforms to form a self-regulating content evaluation committee to oversee content on their platforms

Outdoor unit launch soon, AirFiber service nationwide by year end: Airtel

Pegs home broadband market at 60 million, lower than Jio's 200 million claim

94% Indian travellers plan trips influenced by hit shows, says report

The report reveals that 94 per cent Indians are inclined to take a trip to a destination that they have seen on screen, to immerse themselves in the iconic location of their favourite shows

Films released in theatres score lowest on the Bechdel Test, shows data

Women hold around one-tenth of head of department (HOD) positions in the Indian media and entertainment industry, the report revealed

War between OTT and telecom companies drives COAI to track data use

Confirming the move, S P Kochar, director general of COAI, said that the aim is to put the information in public domain for all stakeholders and also for the government

Netflix announces price hike on subscription plans in some markets: Details

The streaming platform may raise prices in other countries, including India, after hiking prices for basic and premium plans in US, UK, and France

OTTs vs telcos: Who will steal a march in 'Walled Garden' season 2?

As telecom companies and OTTs tussle over revenue-sharing for data usage, the jury is still out on who will prevail

How streaming platforms brought back women who ruled Bollywood in the 1990s

In their new innings, the queens of the 1990s are playing meatier roles far removed from their earlier screen image. And they are earning plaudits for their performance, not just looks or dance moves