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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
 "When and where to watch 'Friends: The Reunion' in India")
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
 "OTT: A case for a govt-industry joint governance model in India")
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
 "Poor connection for Sun TV investors even as firm gets tougher on content")
2020, the year that was: A gloomy picture for the entertainment industry
Decimation of film business, redrawing of the video map, and possible break-up of big tech firms could be dominant trends in 2021
 "2020, the year that was: A gloomy picture for the entertainment industry")
Being part of Amazon is Prime Video's biggest strength, and challenge
From convincing filmmakers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago
 "Being part of Amazon is Prime Video's biggest strength, and challenge")
Rebound in advertising, viewership help Zee Entertainment stock recovery
Macquarie Capital expects Dish TV, a Zee subsidiary, to report a Rs 300 crore free cash flow in FY21
 "Rebound in advertising, viewership help Zee Entertainment stock recovery")
OTTs offer content creation freedom to filmmakers, but it may not last long
The streaming video market in India began with YouTube in 2008, but truly took off in 2016 after data availability rose and prices crashed
 "OTTs offer content creation freedom to filmmakers, but it may not last long")
Is Indian streaming video market headed for a shakeout after Covid-boost?
The action in the streaming video market has been breathless. This week we examine if the OTT space is headed for a shakeout
 "Is Indian streaming video market headed for a shakeout after Covid-boost?")
After OTTs, TV channels foray into direct-to-online movie market
Zee, Shemaroo among new entrants; response to Covid-19, say experts
 "After OTTs, TV channels foray into direct-to-online movie market")
Zee Entertainment rises on brokerage upgrades, ad and viewership growth
The stock may see a further re-rating if the firm sticks to its pledge on free cash flow and corporate governance
 "Zee Entertainment rises on brokerage upgrades, ad and viewership growth")
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
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OTT won't match TV's reach for next 5 years: Zee MD & CEO Punit Goenka
The long-term vision hasn't changed. It is clear that OTT will be a subscription-driven business and not ad-driven unlike broadcasting
 "OTT won't match TV's reach for next 5 years: Zee MD & CEO Punit Goenka")
Zee5 launches 'Zee5 Club' yearly subscription package: Price, other details
The Zee5 Club yearly subscription includes access to around 1000 movies, ZEE Zindagi shows and over 90 Live TV channels without advertisements
 "Zee5 launches 'Zee5 Club' yearly subscription package: Price, other details")
Zee Entertainment posts Q4 net loss at Rs 766 cr on higher operating costs
During the March 2020 quarter, its operational cost went up by 47.69 per cent to Rs 1,304.62 crore as against Rs 883.32 crore
 "Zee Entertainment posts Q4 net loss at Rs 766 cr on higher operating costs")
ZEE5 appoints Manish Kalra as senior VP, business head for AVOD service
Digital entertainment platform ZEE5 India on Monday said it has appointed Manish Kalra as senior vice president and business head to lead AVOD (advertising-based video on demand) service
 "ZEE5 appoints Manish Kalra as senior VP, business head for AVOD service")
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")
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")
OTT players diversify content libraries as regional movies, shows score big
Digital entertainers diversify the content libraries as language movies and shows score big in the lockdown
 "OTT players diversify content libraries as regional movies, shows score big")
