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1 June 2021 Volume 70 Issue No:80
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Movies | Hollywood

 
Flexibility is the future of cinema exhibition, says Disney CEO Bob Chapek  
So how does the world of cinematic exhibition look like currently and how will it shape up beyond the pandemic? To get a perspective, let's take a look at how Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek sees it. Speaking at the JP Morgan media summit last week, Chapek summarised the future of cinema exhibition in a single word, ''flexibility.''  
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Television | TV Channels

 
Revolutionary streaming shift; Disney to close 100 cable TV channels  
In a major announcement, Disney has declared that it will shut as many as 100 cable channels this year. The decision was confirmed by Disney CEO Bob Chapek at the recently concluded JPMorgan's annual Global Technology, Media, and Telecommunications conference. 
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Television | TV Channels

 
Former SC judge Justice Vikramjit Sen appointed chairman of IBF's new self-regulatory body  
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Vikramjit Sen was on Monday appointed as the chairman of the newly formed self-regulatory body - Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC) formed by the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF), the apex body of broadcasters. 
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Regulators | High Court

 
Twitter complies with new IT rules  
The social media giant Twitter on Monday told the Delhi high court that it has appointed the grievance redressal officer, as required under the new IT (guidelines for intermediaries and digital media ethics code) rules, 2021.  
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Television | Production House

 
Producers Guild of India organizes mass vaccination campaign  
The Producers Guild of India (PGI), the association of Indian film, television, and digital content producers on Monday announced it will conduct a mass vaccination campaign to give coronavirus vaccines to guild members and associated production crews.   
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iWorld | OTT

 
EPIC launches digital originals on YouTube  
Expanding its digital footprint, EPIC - the infotainment channel from the house of IN10 Media Network has launched EPIC Digital Originals with a 12-episode historical series on food titled - Power Foods and Veshbhusha.  
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Television | TV Channels

 
Star Sports to air 2021 NBA playoffs, finals for fans in India  
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that Star Sports will broadcast the 2021 NBA Playoffs and the finals for fans in India. The playoffs will witness 16 teams including the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers compete to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy.  
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Press Releases
» Biiggbang Amusement announces its first collaboration with Assorted Motion Pictures with the award-winning film, Rikshawala
» HDFC Life Partners with Sportskeeda for IPL 2021
» ZEE Biskope Made a Clean Sweep at ACEF 10th Global Customer Engagement Awards
» What is the Difference Between Bitcoin and Ripple?
   
 
Videos
More News From Indian Television
The drama unfolding over OTT content self-regulation
There was a time when no one even believed that over-the-top platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar (now Disney+Hotstar) would go beyond the premium urban audience. The digital fillip that most of India  got since Jio's rollout, and the pandemic and lockdowns has seen streamers not only reach out to nooks and crannies in interior India.................. Read More...
 
The Family Man 2 to Xtreme: OTT shows you do not miss
Amazon Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar, and Netflix, the most popular OTT platforms in India have lined up movies of multifarious genres for audiences this week. From thrillers to drama, these movies are expected to enthral audiences providing a whole new world of home entertainment. ........ Read More...
 
Google, Facebook updating website as per new IT rules
Tech giants Google and Facebook have started updating their websites to reflect the appointment of the grievance officers as per the new IT rules that came into effect on 26 May................ Read More...
 
   
More Indian Stories From Elsewhere
   
»   Airtel extends free vaccination programme for nearly 80,000 staff of partner, distributor network
»   Actress Juhi Chawla files plea in Delhi HC against 5G technology, hearing on June 2
»   Germany readies subsidies for satellite internet providers such as Starlink
    Source: ETTelecom
»   Educate people about importance of vaccines and appropriate behaviour, I-B minister tells media
»   Amazon eyeing satellite broadband space in India
   

Source: ET

»   Andhra Pradesh channels say unofficially 'banned' by govt
»   Supreme Court: Sedition law needs relook, especially for media
»   Brazil to host Copa America after Argentina is stripped
   

Source: Indian Express

»   269 rail stations get CCTV cover under Nirbhaya Fund: RailTel
    Source: TOI
»   Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers Eases To 5.14% In April
    Source: BS
»   Xiaomi builds 200W charger that charges smartphone battery to 100% in under 8 minutes
    Source: Livemint
»   I&B Ministry organises inoculation drive for its employees, their family members
    Source: Yahoo News
»   Bibel TV Extends Capacity Agreement with SES on ASTRA 19.2 degrees East
    Source: Business Wire India
»   BSNL launches a new cheap Rs 499 broadband plan to take on Airtel Xtreme, JioFiber
    Source: BGR
»   5G Auctions Announced for Croatia, Telecom Regulator Confirms
»   Excitel Broadband's Top Offering Embarrasses ACT Fibernet's Plan
    Source: Telecom Talk
»   GTPL KCBPL awards digital media mandate to Three Fourth Solutions
    Source: AFAQS
     
     
 
More International Stories From Elsewhere
   
»   Noel Fielding and Cheryl Tweedy bring phone-hacking claims against Mirror owner
»   Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open amid row over press conferences
    Source: The Guardian
»   Pluto TV Signs Content Deal With Mediawan to Launch New Channels in France, Latin America (EXCLUSIVE)
»   'SpongeBob' Spinoff 'The Patrick Star Show' Gets Sneak Peak From Nickelodeon
    Source: Variety
»   Video e-learning platform for MENA, Almentor, closes $6.5M Series B led by Partech
»   SpaceX's first ocean spaceport is being built and will host launches next year
    Source: Techcrunch
»   Gray Television Ties OTT Retrans to Local News
»   Allen Media's Local Now Adds Pac-12 Insider
    Source: Next Tv
»   Wolk's Week in Review: Amazon buys MGM, Max goes mobile
»   MyBundle.TV launches new streaming guide, "Profiles"
    Source: Fierce Video
»   AXS TV Sets Original Programming for Black Music Month
»   FCC Seeks Budget Boost, Pursues 100% Broadband Policy
    Source: Multichannel News
»   EBU to suspend Belarus pubcaster
»   Canal+ boosts online Polish offer
    Source: Broadband Tv News
»   EBU Appoints Wouter Quartier Head Of Digital, Transformation and Platforms
    Source: Tv Technology
     
     
 
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