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Bollywood's new script: Stars gamble on niche OTT platforms, seeking control and IP ownership

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Movie stars and celebrities are among those investing in emerging streaming services-both audio and video-even though an abundance of such platforms makes it a risky proposition.... Read More


As Hollywood consolidates, India's English OTT market faces a reset

New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- With Netflix recently striking a deal to stream all films produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment globally after their theatrical release-and potentially moving to acquire the ma... Read More


Bollywood's 'spiritual sequels' spark a major IP law battle: What filmmakers need to know

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Hindi language filmmakers who have increasingly begun to bank on the trend of 'spiritual sequels' - films that may be similar in tone or theme to an earlier hit, but not a direct ... Read More


Why Dhurandhar and Border 2 are outperforming Bollywood's patriot playbook

New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- India has seen a surge of war and patriotic films in recent years that resonated deeply with audiences, but the latest releases have dramatically raised the bar, translating into ... Read More


Has southern cinema fallen prey to Bollywood's high ticket pricing?

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Unreasonably high ticket pricing, long seen as a tactic used largely by Bollywood film-makers to bolster openings, has now crept into southern cinema, with disappointing results. ... Read More


Priced out: Southern cinema's costly turn dents footfall

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Unreasonably high ticket pricing, long seen as a tactic used largely by Bollywood film-makers to bolster openings, has now crept into southern cinema, with disappointing results. ... Read More


Sports drives scale, originals power long-term engagement

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Big-ticket sporting events remain the top draw on over-the-top platforms in India, despite significant investment in original shows and movies. The India vs New Zealand men's cri... Read More


Reliance's Jio Studios acquires 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment for Rs.150 crore

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Reliance Industries Ltd-owned Jio Studios has acquired a 50.1% equity stake in Sikhya Entertainment Pvt. Ltd (SEPL) through a combination of primary and secondary transactions, fo... Read More


Universal Music India returns to Bollywood, eyes bigger slice of storytelling pie

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Universal Music India has made a comeback to Bollywood after recent acquisitions and partnerships, while retaining its focus on non-film music. It is now open to more deals across... Read More


Bollywood films wait in the wings as box office uncertainty, crowded calendars play havoc

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Even as recent blockbusters such as Dhurandhar and Border 2 have delivered strong box office returns, Bollywood studios and filmmakers remain wary of theatrical volatility, promp... Read More