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The firm is a gaming gatekeeper with its PlayStation 5 console, however observers point to the risk presented by the growth of cross-platform, cloud-based titles and their potential to reduce the influence of proprietary platforms.

Sony readies for metaverse revolution with cross-platform push

Sony’s game, music and movie units contributed two-thirds of operating income in the year ended March, underscoring the group’s transformation…

Updated: May 18, 2022 11:16 am

IPL has become a “fatigued product”, since the format has remained unchanged over the years.

Advertisers seek redressal as IPL 2022 ratings slide

Though migration to OTT and viewer fatigue have reduced TV viewership, IPL’s media rights value is not likely to be…

Updated: May 1, 2022 9:41 am

Revenue at Comcast's NBCUniversal media unit rose 36.3% to $6.87 billion

Comcast posts 14% rise in Q1 revenue on the back of Super Bowl and Beijing Olympics

The broadcaster clocked $31.01 billion in the first quarter, beating analysts’ average estimate of $30.53 billion, according to Refinitiv data

Updated: April 28, 2022 8:06 pm

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Warner Bros. Discovery share plunges on outlook for a ‘Messy’ 2022

of the company, formed by the merger of Discovery Inc. and WarnerMedia, fell as much as 8.7% to $19.63, the…

Updated: April 27, 2022 9:35 am

The duo will also serve as executive producers.

Nicholas Braun to develop a music series for HBO

Braun will team up with Chris Buongiorno tol co-write the series.

Updated: April 22, 2022 11:26 am

Rather than wait around for things to improve at Netflix, Ackman locked in losses that are calculated to be more than $400 million

William Ackman pulls out from Netflix; registers $400 million loss as shares tumble

In January, the investor funneled over $1 billion into the streaming service just days after a disappointing forecast for subscriptions…

Updated: April 21, 2022 11:47 am

Netflix acknowledged its problems are deep rooted by projecting a loss of another 2 million subscribers during the April-June period.

Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers after shares drop by 25%

Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading…

Updated: April 20, 2022 8:00 am

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Sony YAY! ramps up content production; increases investment in content by 50-60% in FY23

Sony Pictures Networks India’s kids channel plans to launch content every fortnight this summer vacation

Updated: April 19, 2022 7:56 am

The channel will come into effect at 6 pm on April 15, 2022.

Viacom18 rolls out new sports channel Sports18

Sports18 will be the new home to premium sports properties such as FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, NBA, LaLiga, Ligue…

Updated: April 15, 2022 3:04 pm

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IPL 2022: BCCI gains from IPL, as Star and franchises still clamour for money

As per several news reports, BCCI was worth Rs 14,489.80 crore at the end of FY19

Updated: April 29, 2022 12:57 pm

With two new teams — Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans (from the states of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat) — joining the league this year, the broadcaster has been able to add more advertising inventory across a total of 74 matches (previously, 60 matches).

Star looks to score big on IPL pitch

According to media buyers, a 10-second ad spot in this year’s IPL is worth `14 lakh, around a 10% increase…

Updated: March 24, 2022 7:48 am

The Camp Nou stadium will be rebranded as Spotify Camp Nou in July 2022

FC Barcelona signs a long-term partnership deal with Spotify

As part of the partnership, Spotify’s name will appear on the front of both men’s and women’s team shirt and…

Updated: March 16, 2022 12:30 pm

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has a mid-March deadline to decide on the deal

Amazon wins EU antitrust nod for $8.5 billion MGM deal

The European Commission said the deal would not pose competition concerns in Europe

Updated: March 16, 2022 10:07 am

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Year Ender 2021: Volumes return, revenue still remains a challenge for the print industry

Currently editions such as weekend and city are being bundled and sold in an effort to recover revenue

Updated: December 31, 2021 11:59 am

TV penetration in India has remained flat and ARPUs have also been steady, with both trends expected to continue in the medium term. (File)

Media, entertainment revive to pre-pandemic level, to grow to $55-70 billion by 2030: Report

The industry continues to showcase multimodal growth with digital video leading the consumption boom, said a joint report.

Updated: December 30, 2021 8:21 pm

ZEEL vs Invesco; what’s in it for the investment firm

It is believed that Invesco, which holds a minority share in ZEEL, is fighting the battle at the behest of…

October 4, 2021 7:59 am

दैनिक भास्कर और भारत समाचार के दफ्तरों पर इनकम टैक्स रेड, विपक्ष ने कहा-कोरोना के सच का खुलासा सरकार को बर्दाश्त नहीं

दैनिक भास्कर ग्रुप के अलग-अलग शहरों में मौजूद दफ्तरों और दूसरे ठिकानों पर रेड डाली गई. यूपी बेस्ड न्यूज चैनल…

Updated: July 22, 2021 6:02 pm

Here’s what will drive media and entertainment revenues

Yet, India will remain underserved in terms of access to multiplexes. While the movie business is dominated by Bollywood, of…

Updated: June 13, 2016 7:15 am

‘India’s media sector likely to exceed $ 40,000 mn by 2020’

With factors such as demographics and increasing literacy rates, India’s entertainment and media sector is expected to grow steadily over…

June 8, 2016 9:37 pm

Viacom’s independent directors vow to fight ouster attempt

Viacom Inc’s six independent directors will fight any attempt to oust them from the U.S. media company’s 11-member board, Lead…

May 31, 2016 12:35 pm

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The Indian Media and Entertainment Industry: Size and projections

The media industry should prepare itself for the worst: Yannick Bolloré, Chairman & CEO, Havas. The media industry should prepare…

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