The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is planning to come out with the Broadcasting Services Regulation (BSR) Bill 2023, which, once it becomes law, will replace the current Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act 1995, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation who spoke to ET. While the CTN Act 1995 primarily regulates the …
Most people tend to avoid swearing in public. Bharat Misra refrains from using expletives in private— when he is writing a web series. “I don’t remember a situation where I was not asked to reduce the number of cuss words in a script,” says the co-writer of family drama Ghar Waapsi, which released on Disney+ …
Planet Marathi Group is joining forces with Vistas Media to launch an innovative OTT platform, named ‘Planet Bharat’. The highly anticipated platform is set to be unveiled in November of this year. Planet Bharat’s OTT app will serve as a comprehensive hub to explore feature films, series, music, infotainment, non-fiction, social gaming, and digital wallets. …
India’s prominent over-the-top (OTT) industry lobby groups have informed the government that their OTT platforms are proactively ensuring compliance with the IT Rules before publishing any content. In separate but identical letters to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), the Indian Digital Media Industry Foundation (IDMIF) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India …
The entertainment and media industry in the country is projected to achieve a 9.7% annual growth rate, reaching $73.6 billion by 2027, as stated in a report by PwC. The report, titled ‘Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2023-2027’, highlights the impact of evolving consumer preferences, increased internet access, and emerging technologies on the industry. It …
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is set to initiate a highly anticipated consultation process regarding the regulation of over-the-top (OTT) communication players, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, according to officials familiar with the matter. One of the crucial questions Trai aims to address is which class of apps, if any, should be …
The online gaming industry expressed its belief that the new rules implemented on Thursday will drive innovation, increase investor confidence, and eliminate gambling platforms, while also positioning the sector as a global competitor. Industry representatives unanimously commended the regulations, describing them as a “watershed moment,” a “game-changer,” and a “landmark.” They emphasized that these norms …
June has been an eventful month so far, filled with highly anticipated movies and OTT releases. And the best titles are yet to come. For Bollywood fans, the most exciting theatrical run this week is “SatyaPrem Ki Katha,” a promising romantic drama starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani. On the streaming side, “Lust Stories 2” …
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, highlighted the significant impact of the OTT platform during the pandemic, stating that it has successfully bridged geographical barriers. With the disappearance of boundaries in OTT, content from around the world has found acceptance among a global audience, as exemplified by the popularity of Korean content. Thakur …