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ZEE enters into equity partnership with content, tech start-up Bullet

Leading broadcaster ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Monday said it has entered into a strategic equity partnership with Bullet, a new-age content & tech start-up. ZEEL did not share much details on the transactions, but said "it will invest/acquire stake in Bullet". Co-founded by entrepreneurs Azim Lalani and Saurabh Kushwah, Bullet has developed India's first micro-drama application focused on fast-paced, creator-driven content through short duration vertical format episodes targeted towards the younger audiences. "Bullet will be launched within the ZEE5 ecosystem, leveraging its strong user base by enabling access to high-quality, bite-sized entertainment directly through the platform," according to a joint statement. Moreover, to have a pan-India appeal, the application will be available across languages and will harness the company's rich content engine and repertoire of language content, it said. The application will cater to the evolving consumption habits of ...

ZEE share price may double in 1-2 years, says CLSA with 'Outperform' rating

ZEE share price: In its base-case scenario, CLSA has pegged ZEE share price target at ₹170, an upside potential of 70 per cent from current levels

Mrs. movie review: A woman's battle against patriarchy, told in silence

A Hindi adaptation of The Great Indian Kitchen, Mrs. does more than just retell a story. Read on to find out its review

OTT releases this week: From The GOAT to CTRL; Top movies, shows to watch

OTT releases this week: Several movies and series going to be released this weekend on different OTT platforms such as Netflix, SonyLIV, ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar

Unfolding Romance: Luv Ki Arrange Marriage' Steals Hearts on ZEE5

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E-com giant Amazon to acquire some assets of streaming service MX Player

The company said that the transaction is not yet complete

Upcoming 5 OTT movies/series to watch this week, check details here

Upcoming OTT movies/series to watch this week: Several movies or series are released on different OTT platforms every week. Here are the top 5 movies/series to watch

Top 5 OTT releases this week to watch at your home, check the list below

OTT releases this week: Every week, several OTT movies are released on different platforms. Here are the top 5 OTT movies releasing this week

The Kerala Story OTT release date confirmed, check when and where to watch

The movie that made quite an impact, The Kerala Story, finally confirms its OTT release. The movie collected over 300 crores at the box office. Check when and where to watch

Zee5 Global aims to double US subscriber base to 2 million in one year

Over The Top (OTT) content platform Zee5 Global is aiming to double its active subscriber base to 2 million in a year, a top official has said. The platform has witnessed a growing appetite for Indian films like 'The Kashmir Files' by the more discerning diasporic audience, its Chief Business Officer Archana Anand told PTI. The controversial film directed by Vivek Agnihotri has taken the engagement on the platform through the roof, she said, adding that the Telugu hit RRR also helped, with users organising watch parties for their non-South Asian friends. Asked for reasons why the audience loves content like the one in 'The Kashmir Files', termed as propaganda by some, Anand said there is "strong nationalistic feeling" among the diaspora, and added that the story of disenfranchised people makes a connect with the audiences. Zee5 Global launched add-ons in the US, wherein it will be partnering with at least a dozen platforms focused on serving south Asian audiences to offer a wider .

Unlike Netflix, India's ZEE5 Global not balking at password sharing

For ZEE5, which is looking to win new subscribers abroad, password sharing presents an opportunity

Netflix to take its India strategy global to boost growth, retain customers

Netflix slashed the prices of its services in India by 20 to 60 per cent in December 2021, as the competition from other digital content streaming companies intensified

300+ original shows in local languages lined up on top OTT platforms

A spokesperson for Amazon Prime said it has announced 42 original titles which will be on the platform in the next two years

Zee re-enters sports broadcasting, picks up media rights for UAE T20 League

Zee has signed a long-term global media broadcasting rights for UAE T20 league. Deal estimated at Rs 800-900 crore for ten years, say industry sources.

Many lives: Actor & entrepreneur Lara Dutta Bhupathi is a woman on the go

Having launched Arias three years ago, 'after two years of R&D', she is determined to make a dent as the go-to, affordable, quality Indian brand in a very competitive segment

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

The collapse of Indian cinema

More than two-third of Indian cinema's revenues were wiped out last year

OTT: A case for a govt-industry joint governance model in India

Considering the quantum of content emerging and the number of players, it isn't possible for even the government to micro-regulate content

The self-regulation toolkit: OCC operators struggle for a fine balance

Arguments over a voluntary code for self-regulation intensify even as the prospect of government intervention looms

Poor connection for Sun TV investors even as firm gets tougher on content

Persistent weakness in advertising revenue, challenging outlook may drag company's earnings