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OTT releases this week: Sikandar ka Muqaddar, Lucky Baskhar, and more

This week, multiple films and series like Our Little Secret, Lucky Baskhar and more were released on OTT platforms. So, here is the list of the latest films and web series released recently

OTT releases this week: New movies, web series to watch this long weekend

The weekend is ideal for binge-watching new OTT releases. It includes a romantic comedy on Netflix, 'Deadpool and Wolverine' on Disney+Hotstar, and 'The Magic of Shiri' on JioCinema and more

Top 5 OTT shows and movies for this weekend to spice up your festive mood

The Diwali season is on and there's good news for all the movie geeks to make this long weekend more entertaining. Here's the top OTT release for this weekend

'Heeramandi' to 'Chamkila': Music in streaming series hits the right note

OTT shows, film scores bring in a new sliver of revenues and some questions

Airtel in talks to buy Tata Play as digital TV industry sees shake-up

The DTH market faces pressure as consumers shift to over-the-top (OTT) streaming services and cheaper options like Doordarshan's Free Dish, forcing traditional operators to seek growth opportunities

Amazon miniTV merges with MX Player to expand ad-supported streaming

This combined entity will be known as Amazon MX Player

Amazon buys MX Player, merges it with miniTV to launch Amazon MX Player

Amazon on Monday said it has acquired free streaming OTT platform MX Player and merged it with its content streaming service miniTV to launch 'Amazon MX Player'. Amazon did not disclose the valuation of the acquisition. The merger aims to make premium-free entertainment accessible to a larger audience. "Amazon recently acquired certain assets of MX Player, including the MX Player app, a leading free streaming OTT service in India. With this acquisition, Amazon is merging two of India's most popular free AVOD (or ad-supported video on demand) services -- MX Player and Amazon miniTV into one service -- Amazon MX Player," the statement said. In September, over 250 million unique users enjoyed access to thousands of original shows, popular movies and international shows dubbed in local languages on the combined service, it added. The service is available through its app on mobile, Amazon.in Shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Connected TVs. The integration of Amazon miniTV and MX

Health ministry plans mandatory 'non-skippable' anti-tobacco spots on OTT

The Union health ministry has proposed mandatory display of "non-skippable" anti-tobacco health spots of at least 30 seconds and audio-visual disclaimer on ill-effects of tobacco use for 20 seconds on OTT platforms as soon as one starts streaming them. The ministry recently released draft amendments for anti-tobacco rules for over-the-top (OTT) platforms. According to the draft norms, all films of Indian and foreign origin irrespective of their CBFC certification status published and released on or after September 1, 2023 will have to display anti-tobacco health spots of minimum 30 seconds duration each at the beginning and middle of the movie. It also proposed displaying anti-tobacco health warnings as prominent static messages at the bottom of the screen during the scenes that show use of tobacco products in all content. "The Cigarette and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Amendment Rule

"Call Me Bae": Ananya Panday's OTT Series Debut is Promoted with a Hilarious Ode to Mumbai

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Ultra Media announces Rs 500 cr investment, launches 2 OTT platforms

Ultra Media & Entertainment Group on Thursday announced a Rs 500 crore investment to drive its growth and expand the content portfolio. As part of the growth strategy, the content production and distribution group launched two new over-the-top (OTT) platforms, Ultra Play and Ultra Gaane, the company said in a statement. The Rs 500 crore "strategic financial commitment will support the launch and expansion of two OTT platforms Ultra Play and Ultra Gaane alongside enhancing the existing Marathi platform, Ultra Jhakaas", the statement said. "The investment is a key component of Ultra Media & Entertainment Group's five-year growth plan. The allocation includes Rs 250 crore dedicated to content acquisition, ensuring a robust and diverse library across all platforms," it added. An additional Rs 200 crore will fuel the production of new content, while Rs 50 crore is earmarked for marketing and technological advancements, further solidifying Ultra's position in the digital ...

Telco operators ask Trai to bring OTT apps under licensing framework

Telecom operators, in their latest submission to sector regulator Trai, have unanimously demanded to bring over-the-top apps like WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram within the ambit of the licensing regime under the new Telecommunication Act. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and industry body COAI -- in their comments on the consultation paper issued by Trai, seeking views on the framework for service authorisations to be granted under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 -- have said that the calling and messaging apps should be brought under services to be provided through authorisation. "As per our understanding, OTT Communication services are covered under the new Telecom Act as an access service," Telecom operators industry body COAI said in its submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). Reliance Jio said the definition of 'message' and 'telecommunication service' under the newly enacted Telecommunication Act, 2023, includes all forms of telecommunication

OTT releases for this week: Here are your must-watch shows for this week

From Shekhar Homes to Jackpot, several top series or movies are going to be released on different OTT platforms. Check out the top OTT releases of this week

Jio Studios garners Rs 700 cr from box office, action-packed year ahead

Jio Studios, the media and content arm of Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, has garnered Rs 700 crore at the box office, according to the latest annual report of the oil-to-chemicals company. The company has an "action-packed year" with 11 theatre releases, 35 direct-to-digital releases and 8 original web series across languages and genres produced by the company, which is "the largest by any film studio" in 2023-24. These were released across theatres, OTT and broadcast platforms including Jio Cinema, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Colors and Star Network, it added. "With eight consecutive hits, Jio Studios' films garnered a whopping Rs 700 crore at the box office with every second film in Q4 FY2024 being a Jio Studios film," it said. Besides, Jio Studios also has an "extensive pipeline of theatrical spectacles", the report added. "Jio Studios has strategically expanded its presence beyond the Hindi market, making significant inroads in regional .

Top OTT releases of August 2024: Modern Masters to Kill, check full list

August is going to be an entertaining month for all the movie geeks who love to watch movies or series on small screens. Check top OTT releases of August 2024

Kota Factory 3 trailer: Jitendra Kumar returns as Jeetu Bhaiya. Watch!

The trailer of the black-and-white series highlights the escalating pressure on Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) aspirants to succeed, cope with setbacks, and prepare for their futures

India's maiden mythology OTT platform 'Hari Om' set to debut: Details here

Vibhu Agarwal, the force behind this project, has previously been involved with platforms like 'Ullu' and 'Atrangii'

Centre to launch 'decent' OTT platform: What's in store for viewers?

The OTT platform, poised to compete with private platforms such as Netflix and Hotstar, will initially provide its content without cost for the initial year or two

Film enthusiasts may need to wait longer as OTT services skip movie deals

OTT platforms have become circumspect, moved away from the traditional practice of signing movies before its theatrical release

OTT release this week: Here are the top 6 movies, series to watch at home

OTT release this week: There are several OTT movies or series released on different platforms. Here are the top 6 movies hitting OTT platforms this week

India has over 800 mn internet users; most use tech for OTT services: Study

Communication and social media second and third most common reasons people use internet for