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9 June 2021 Volume 70 Issue No:87
 
  LATEST STORIES
 

iWorld | OTT

 
Bob Bakish, ViacomCBS and the streaming war  
Over the last few weeks, a spate of mergers and acquisitions has taken the media and entertainment industry by storm. First WarnerMedia and Discovery, then Amazon and MGM - as the streaming war intensifies, US media giant ViacomCBS is also gearing up for a tough race, building one of the largest and diversified content slates.  
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iWorld | OTT

 
Disney+ Hotstar to enter Thailand market on 30 June  
Disney+Hostar has been a significant contributor to Walt Disney Co. (Disney)'s biggest OTT bet Disney+. Following its success in India and Indonesia, Disney+Hotstar is now rapidly expanding its footprints in the South East Asian market. Coming 30 June, the service will be operational in Thailand. 
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iWorld | OTT

 
SonyLIV sells 70 per cent inventory for Euro 2020  
Much-awaited UEFA Euro 2020 will go live on SonyLIV. The platform is now ready to add a local touch to the tournament, by bringing it live in six different languages in India including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Bengali. 
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Television | TV Channels

 
Sony Entertainment Television acquires rights of India's Got Talent  
Sony Entertainment Television has acquired the telecast rights of India's Got Talent, which is the Indian adaptation of the international format titled 'Got Talent'. Previously Colors held the sole rights to telecast the show in India.   
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Television | TV Channels

 
NBCUniversal to telecast Tokyo Olympics across eight networks  
NBCUniversal will telecast 7,000 hours of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics across eight digital networks and multiple digital platforms. The telecast will begin on 20 June and will run through 8 August.   
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iWorld | OTT

 
Infinix Mobile signs up as the title sponsor for ESPL  
Esports Premier League (ESPL) has partnered with smartphone maker Infinix Mobile as title sponsor for its inaugural edition and is seeking to mainstream the excitement surrounding the 2021 edition and revolutionise the ecosystem of esports in the country through the nationwide tournament.   
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Press Releases
» Zee Chithramandir debuts as #1 free dish channel in Maharashtra
» How to check if your payment app is reliable?
» KING OF REALITY TV PRINCE NARULA MAKES HIS WAY TO YOUR MOBILE SCREEN WITH FLIPKART VIDEO'S 'KHEL PAHELIYON KA'
» Zee Telugu launches Vaidehi Parinayam, a unique story of love
   
 
Videos
More News From Indian Television
TV advertising shows resilience during second Covid wave, says new report
Several states have begun the unlock process, as the second wave of Covid-19 begins to ebb out after its catastrophic impact across sectors. Television and film shoots have resumed under strict restrictions, allowing the media and entertainment industry to emerge out of the crisis.................... Read More...
 
IPL 2021 to resume on 19 September, final on 15 October : report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to resume the remainder of the suspended edition of the 14th Indian Premier League (IPL) on 19 September in the United Arab Emirates. According to a media report, the final match will be played on 15 October- the day India will be celebrating Dussehra this year............. Read More...
 
Clubhouse takes off in India amid pandemic
With large parts of the country still under lockdown, people have begun exploring new virtual spaces to interact with each other. Within few days of its launch for androids in India, the social media app, Clubhouse recorded over one million Android downloads in the country pitching India as one of the top markets for this new emerging audio-based app................... Read More...
 
   
More Indian Stories From Elsewhere
   
»   Satellite is the key to 'broadband for all'
»   Skylo teams up with Inmarsat to deliver IoT solution in India through BSNL
»   Route Mobile appoints Elsiyah Susanto as Country Manager for Indonesia
    Source: ETTelecom
»   Satellite players oppose proposal to share 28 GHz band with telcos
»   Pakistan cabinet rejects proposal to liaise with Indian company for broadcasting England series
   

Source: ET

»   Bank of Baroda to e-auction 46 NPA accounts on June 21 to recover ₹597 crore
»   Video streaming industry divided over contours of creative liberties
   

Source: Livemint

»   Samsung is betting big on Europe 5G orders to grow its network equipment business
    Source: HT
»   HBO Max's Global Expansion Faces Intense Competition and Tangled Rights
    Source: Bloomberg Quint
»   Surana Telecom and Power consolidated net profit rises 29.41% in the March 2021 quarter
    Source: BS
»   What's fuelling India's growing appetite for short form content
    Source: CNBCTV18
»   Tata Sky to Offer Security Camera for Rs 99 Per Month
»   Brazil 5G Auction Expected to Begin Next Month
    Source: Telecom Talk
»   Cost reductions in fiber networks
    Source: Telecomlead
»   Hyderabad: Applications invited for T-Seva Bank Mitra Centres
    Source: The Hans India
     
 
More International Stories From Elsewhere
   
»   Massive internet outage hits websites including Amazon, gov.uk and Guardian
»   ITV criticised for not banning gambling ads during Euro 2020
    Source: The Guardian
»   Specialty Distributor Diversion Cinema Bets on XR Title 'Marco & Polo Go Round'
»   Kevin Hart's 'Die Hart' Renewed for Season 2 at Roku, After Ex-Quibi Show Shattered Records
    Source: Variety
»   Trump congratulates Nigeria for Twitter ban, says more countries should do the same
»   Wagely, an Indonesian earned wage access and financial services platform, raises $5.6M
    Source: Techcrunch
»   Nielsen Underreported Local Viewing During the Pandemic, MRC Says
    Source: Next Tv
»   TDS picks Android TV box from Evolution Digital for IPTV
»   2021 Emerging Leaders - Crunchyroll's Marina Vu
    Source: Fierce Video
»   TDS Telecom Restarts Talks With AMC Networks After Threatening to Drop Networks Over Streaming Content
»   Senate Passes 5G Tech-Promoting Bill
    Source: Multichannel News
»   Apple TV to include new Shareplay feature
»   Vivacom shines for United Group
    Source: Broadband Tv News
»   Imlay Will Retire as SBE General Counsel
»   Major Streamers Signup for Apple's New SharePlay
    Source: Tv Technology
     
 
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