COVID-19
Rajasthan Royals signs TV9 Network as principal sponsor
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals has signed TV9 Bharatvarsh as the principal partner for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, scheduled to be held in UAE from 19 September to 10 November 2020. The Royals will proudly wear TV9’s logo on the front of the team’s jersey in the IPL.
TV9 Bharatvarsh replaces EXPO 2020 Dubai as Rajasthan Royals’ front of jersey brand after the much-awaited mega-event was postponed to 2021 owing to the Covid2019 pandemic.
Dangal seeks to ramp up original TV programing
MUMBAI: In March 2019, the big four networks pulled out of DD’s FreeDish service as TRAI’s new tariff order did not allow FTA (free to air) channels’ inclusion in the pay channel bouquet. However, it was the apt time for FTA channels to make merry.
One such network was Enterr10 Television. The network’s Hindi FTA GEC Dangal TV gained significant viewers and today, it is one of the most popular Hindi GECs.
Yardley’s new TVC campaign encourages to celebrate a safe yet joyous Onam
NEW DELHI - The year 2020 has witnessed its fair share of upheavals. As India continues to battle with the impact of a pandemic, a sense of fear continues to prevail. While most states continue to struggle with the effects of the pandemic, Kerala has managed to come out fairly well, however, the fear of resurgence persists. This year, as Onam begins, Yardley has released its TV campaign that encourages consumers to celebrate this harvest festival with family and friends while taking all safety precautions.
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai cast and crew members test positive for Covid2019
MUMBAI: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor Sachin Tyagi, Samir Onkar, Swati Chitnis and four other technicians have tested positive for Covid2019. All of them are receiving medical attention and are under home quarantine, given they do not have any major symptoms. The shoot was happening at Filmcity and was immediately stalled as soon as their reports came in.
ZEE Entertainment supports West Bengal, donates critical healthcare equipment
MUMBAI: ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) today, in line with its national level CSR drive against Covid2019, officially handed over critical healthcare equipment (20 oxygen humidifiers) to the state of West Bengal in the presence of government of West Bengal health and family welfare department I.A.S secretary Narayan Swaroop Nigam, further strengthening its fight against Covid2019.
How Mira Nair post-produced A Suitable Boy
MUMBAI: Do you know Salaam Bombay director Mira Nair worked on her post-production of Vikram Seth’s A Suitable Boy, which is making waves globally, from her residence in New York’s Upper West Side?
Government announces SOPs to restart film, TV, OTT production
MUMBAI: It’s all systems go for TV, film and OTT originals’ productions in India. Minister of information and broadcasting Prakash Javadekar today announced the release of standard operating procedures for productions to recommence. Tweeting the announcement Javadekar said, “The general principles behind the SOP will help create a safe working environment for cast and crew in the industry.”
Amongst the measures the MIB has proposed include:
· Minimum cast and crew to be engaged on sets during shoots.
ZEEL donates 20 ambulances, 4,000 PPE kits and 1,50,000 daily meals to Telangana
MUMBAI: ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEE) as part of its its national level CSR drive against Covid2019, officially handed over 20 Ambulances and 4000 PPE kits to the state of Telangana in the presence of minister of municipal administration and urban development, industries, and IT and commerce KT Rama Rao, to further strengthen its fight against Covid2019.
