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Bollywood's hidden crisis: Why hundreds behind the camera are fighting to surviveBollywood may be enjoying strong box office numbers in recent times, driven by films like Dhurandhar, Saiyaara and Chhaava. But many people...
FM radio: Tuned out of news, tuned into crisis, seeks reformsIndia's FM radio industry faces a crisis, with companies surrendering licenses due to government restrictions and competition from digital ...
Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studiosHollywood is diving headfirst into the world of microdramas, following the massive success of Issa Rae's 'Screen Time', which racked up an ...
Main Vaapas Aaunga OTT release details: When and where to watch Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari and Vedang Raina starrer period romance-dramaImtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Sharvari, Vedang Raina, Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah, has been drawing attention for its e...
US gamers getting older as industry reports growthAmerican video game players are aging, with the average now 37. The industry is seeing a comeback, reaching pre-pandemic activity levels. T...
US services activity heats up in May, beating expectations: SurveyUS services sector activity expanded in May, exceeding expectations with the ISM index at 54.5%. While business activity and new orders gre...
Hollywood, Bollywood and AI: Who controls storytelling now?The landscape of entertainment is undergoing a dramatic transformation, thanks to artificial intelligence. Enhanced AI technologies are now...
South Indian cinema dominates OTT race, accounts for 60% of hit film acquisitions in 2025South Indian cinema is increasingly dominating the streaming landscape, accounting for nearly 60% of theatrically successful films acquired...
Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
Streaming platforms double down on South Indian hitsSouth Indian cinema is increasingly dominating the streaming landscape, accounting for nearly 60% of theatrically successful films acquired...
Who is Helle Lyng, the journalist who asked PM Modi, “Why don’t you take questions from the freest press in the world?”A Norwegian journalist raised questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's limited media engagement during a joint press event. She highl...
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaksDespite recent hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships, industry experts anticipate a record number of passengers this year. Man...
‘Used to earn Rs 1 lakh per show. Things are not same anymore’: India’s first VJ on fame, burnout and familyRuby Bhatia, once a top television host, now dedicates her life to coaching. She traded lucrative appearances for a purpose-driven path. Bh...
Film and TV fraternity are swiftly ditching Los Angeles, here's whyFilm and TV actors, crews and industrial workforce are rapidly moving away from Los Angeles due to various factors including dwindling work...
Producers' association writes to Nirmala Sitharaman to abolish GST on film industryCinema halls across the country were shut for most part of 2020 due to the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown.
KJo launches Yash Johar Foundation to help entertainment industry with health & financial well-beingThe director named the foundation after his late father, Yash Johar.
Pandemic-hit media & entertainment sector to log growth in 2021: ReportWhile analysing the shortfall, the report said digital and online gaming were the only segments that grew in 2020 adding an aggregate of Rs...
Pandemic pushed back media & entertainment industry by three years: EYThe last quarter of 2020 showed a marked improvement in revenues for most segments, and EY expects the M&E sector to recover 25% in 2021 to...
A day after announcing nominations, Television Academy says Emmys will be held onlineThe Emmys will take place on Sep 20.
Events, entertainment industry says Covid-19 hit 60 million livelihoods; seeks urgent government helpThe association claims that of the 60 million staff, 10 million have been directly impacted, and their livelihood is at risk as all major n...