Sony Pictures Networks India hires Disney Star’s Gaurav Banerjee as CEO, replacing NP Singh

Sony Pictures Networks India hires Disney Star’s Gaurav Banerjee as CEO, replacing NP Singh

Mumbai: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has appointed Disney Star’s Gaurav Banerjee as its new chief executive officer, replacing NP Singh, two people familiar with the development told Mint. Singh had announced his intention to step down after 25 years at Sony last week. At Disney Star, Banerjee oversaw content for Hindi entertainment and Disney+ …

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Sony renews exclusive media rights deal with UEFA for 3 years

Sony renews exclusive media rights deal with UEFA for 3 years

Mumbai: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has renewed its exclusive media rights deal with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for another three seasons until 2026-2027. As part of the agreement, the broadcaster will be airing over 1,600 football matches, spanning the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Super Cup, …

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NCLT seeks Zee reply in plea by Sony Pictures challenging petition seeking implementation of merger

NCLT seeks Zee reply in plea by Sony Pictures challenging petition seeking implementation of merger

Sony Pictures Networks and Zee Entertainment  The National Company Law Tribunal (NCL) at Mumbai on Friday issued notice to Zee Entertainment Enterprises in two pleas filed by Culver Max (erstwhile Sony Pictures Networks India) and Bangla Entertainment opposing Zee’s application seeking the implementation of the merger between Sony and Zee. Sony Pictures filed another application …

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Zee-Sony merger: NCLAT adjourns hearing over Axis Finance plea to Friday

Zee-Sony merger: NCLAT adjourns hearing over Axis Finance plea to Friday

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday adjourned the hearing to October 13 on a plea filed by Axis Finance against the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL) with Culver Max Entertainment, formerly Sony Pictures Networks India. The appellate tribunal on Friday will hear another plea filed by private lender IDBI Bank, …

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Zee-Sony merger: IDBI Bank files appeal against NCLT order

Zee-Sony merger: IDBI Bank files appeal against NCLT order

Private lender IDBI Bank has filed an appeal against the NCLT order approving the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL) with Culver Max Entertainment, formerly Sony Pictures Networks India. The lender has moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against the order. Earlier, the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) …

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Sony Pictures Networks India gets 3-year media rights extension for Bundesliga International

Sony Pictures Networks India gets 3-year media rights extension for Bundesliga International

New Delhi: Bundesliga International, the German football league, has agreed to extend its broadcast deal with Sony Pictures Networks India for three more years. The agreement includes broadcasting matches in India and the subcontinent, which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. The matches will be available on Sony LIV, the …

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Crunchyroll, owned by Sony, aims to expand investments in India

Crunchyroll, owned by Sony, aims to expand investments in India

Sony Corporation’s direct-to-consumer service, Crunchyroll, which stands as the world’s largest platform for anime content, is keen on making substantial investments in India as part of its global expansion strategy, according to a senior executive of the company. Rahul Purini, the President of Crunchyroll, stated that the company plans to invest in content, localization, platform …

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