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Paralympics 2024 Live Streaming: As the Games begin today, check when and where to watch Indian para-athletes live?
Paralympics 2024 Live Telecast: Following a lackluster Olympic campaign where India won six medals with no golds, hopes revive with the Paris Paralympics 2024 kicking off. Featuring 84 athletes across 12 sports, India aims to surpass its record-breaking 19-medal haul from Tokyo 2020. Highlights include para athletics, badminton, and shooting, plus debuts in cycling, judo, and rowing.
Top streaming platforms in content hungry India
Apple has signed a content deal with Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel to capture a larger share of India's $28 billion entertainment market. Leading streaming platforms in India include Disney+Hotstar with a 26% market share, Amazon Prime Video with 23%, Netflix with 13%, ZEE5 with 11%, JioCinema with 7%, and Sony LIV with 4%.
Apple eyes bigger slice of India's streaming market with Airtel deal
Apple is collaborating with India's Airtel to offer free access to Apple TV+ and Apple Music for Airtel's premium customers. This strategic move aims to expand Apple's presence in India's competitive entertainment market, as it competes with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Airtel's Wynk music app will be discontinued as part of this arrangement.
'Jio Studios to focus on consolidating its market leadership, building franchises'
Stree 2, a joint production between Jio Studios and Maddock Films, has already grossed over Rs 500 crore globally, including Rs 426 crore from India. The horror comedy film, which was produced at a cost of over Rs 100 crore, has delivered a net box office collection of Rs 361 crore.
Paris Olympics 2024 attracted 17 crore viewers on JioCinema, Sports18
The Paris 2024 Olympics captivated over 170 million viewers in India, achieving a record 1500 crore minutes of watchtime. Viacom18's extensive broadcast on JioCinema and Sports18 Network set new benchmarks with 20 concurrent feeds, including 17 sport-specific and 3 curated feeds, all in 4K.
Sunset for Disney+ Hotstar? RIL may have just JioCinema as OTT platform post merger with Star India
Reliance Industries plans to merge Disney+ Hotstar with JioCinema after their Star-Viacom18 merger. This consolidation aims to save costs and enhance JioCinema's content offerings, making it a leading OTT platform in India. The merger is pending approvals from CCI and NCLT.
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From 'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba' to 'Ghudchadi': Top new OTT releases coming this week on Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar
This week’s OTT releases present an exciting lineup across multiple platforms. Netflix wraps up The Umbrella Academy and debuts Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, One Fast Move, Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough, and Rising Impact Season 2. Prime Video features the adrenaline-fueled One Fast Move. JioCinema offers the comedic romance Ghudchadi and the horror-comedy Lisa Frankenstein. ZEE5 introduces the time-travel thriller Gyaarah Gyaarah.
Hotstar, JioCinema beat parents' TV operations in valuations game
Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema were valued higher than their parent companies' linear TV businesses. Reliance Industries and Disney signed a deal to merge Star India and Viacom18, creating an entity valued at ₹70,352 crore. The valuations by EY and BDO reflect the greater worth of digital platforms compared to traditional TV.
Recap of Bigg Boss OTT 3: Shraddha Kapoor sings at the finale but Naezy ruins it with his rap. Watch
Bigg Boss OTT 3's Grand Finale on JioCinema showcased Anil Kapoor's performance, guest appearances by Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, and a tight contest between Sana Makbul and Naezy. Sana Makbul won the title and a Rs 25 lakh cash prize, making it a memorable celebration for fans.
Bigg Boss OTT 3 Winner Predictions: Sana Makbul leads. Which contestant could overtake her?
Bigg Boss OTT 3 Winner Prediction: BB OTT 3, hosted by Anil Kapoor, reached its grand finale on August 2, 2024. Top contestants, including Sana Makbul, led the polls, while Naezy and Ranvir Shorey also remained strong contenders. Fans eagerly awaited the winner, with special guests and performances adding excitement to the finale.
Viacom18 taps YouTube India head Ishan Chatterjee as JioCinema revenue chief
Ishan Chatterjee left his position as managing director of YouTube India to become the chief revenue officer of JioCinema. This concluded his 13-year career at Google. Viacom18 also recently hired Sushant Sreeram from Amazon Prime Video as CMO. Both Chatterjee and Sreeram will report to Viacom18's CEO of digital ventures, Kiran Mani.
Paris Olympics 2024: Where and when to watch PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jiao live in the Round of 16 match
Indian badminton champion PV Sindhu is gearing up for a Round of 16 clash against China's He Bing Jiao at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 1. Sindhu's recent dominant win over Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba, with scores of 21-5, 21-10, sets the stage for an exciting match. The game will be broadcast on Sports 18 and live-streamed on JioCinema at around 10:00 PM IST. Sindhu, who has a 9-11 head-to-head record against Bing Jiao, aims to build on her past successes.
From 'Dune: Part Two' to 'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba': Watch this week's new OTT releases on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Prime Video
This week’s OTT releases bring an exciting mix of new content across major platforms. Highlights include the animated series Batman: Caped Crusader on Prime Video, which explores Bruce Wayne’s early days as Gotham’s protector, and Dune: Part Two on JioCinema, continuing the epic saga of Paul Atreides. Netflix features the biographical documentary Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli, and the animated adventure Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie.
Bigg Boss OTT 3 finale date, time, final contestants list out. Who will win Anil Kapoor hosted show?
The grand finale of Bigg Boss OTT 3 is set for August 2, 2024. This season's finale, hosted by Anil Kapoor, will be streamed live on JioCinema for Premium subscribers. With Shivani Kumari and Vishal Pandey recently eliminated, the remaining finalists are Ranvir Shorey, Sai Ketan Rao, Naezy, Sana Maqbul, Lovekesh Kataria, Armaan Malik, and Kritika Malik. The finale will determine the top winner of this season's reality show.
'Read a lot of Gita': 22-year-old Manu Bhaker after scripting history in Paris
Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Olympics for shooting, bagging a bronze in the 10m Air Pistol event in Paris 2024. Bhaker said the medal was long due as the country's shooters had fired blanks in the last two editions of the games at Rio (2016) and Tokyo (2020). In a post-victory conversation with JioCinema, Bhaker recollected the teachings of the Hindu scripture, Bhagwad Gita, which advised focusing on one's karma rather than the outcome of destiny. With a score of 221.7, Bhaker brought home India's first shooting medal in 12 years.
JioCinema partners ShareChat to provide short-form content for Olympics 2024
ShareChat and JioCinema have joined forces to provide exclusive short-form multilingual content centered around the Paris Olympics 2024 from July 26 to August 11. Celebrating the Olympic spirit, the partnership aims to deliver the best moments in regional languages and offer insights from sports legends and commentators. Viacom18, the official media rights owner of the Paris Olympics 2024, praised the collaboration, emphasizing the importance of making digital content accessible to all Indians and enhancing engagement through innovative offerings.
Bigg Boss OTT 3: As Armaan-Kritika Malik's obscene video goes viral, JioCinema issues clarification
A viral clip allegedly showing an intimate moment between Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestants Armaan Malik and Kritika Malik has sparked controversy. Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande has demanded the show's ban, citing the impact of obscene content on young viewers. JioCinema, the platform airing the show, issued a statement claiming the clip is doctored and never aired. They plan to take legal action against those responsible for creating and circulating the fake video.
Sushant Sreeram quits Prime Video, set to join JioCinema
Sreeram was promoted to the position of country director in February 2023 following Gaurav Gandhi's elevation as Vice President of Asia Pacific at Prime Video effective April. Sreeram joined Prime Video in 2018 as Head of Customer and Brand Marketing and was subsequently promoted to Director of Marketing in October 2020. In 2022, he was elevated to Director of Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) Business.
'Dune: Part Two' OTT release in India soon: When and where to watch
Denis Villeneuve’s 'Dune: Part Two', with Timothée Chalamet, streams on JioCinema Premium from August 1. Released in March, it follows Paul Atreides, Chani (Zendaya), and the Fremen on Arrakis, seeking vengeance for his family. Notable returning and new cast members include Ferguson, Walken, and Pugh. JioCinema's subscription, at Rs 29/month, offers 4K resolution. Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts penned the screenplay.
OTTs bet big on international shows to add variety to original content
Over-the-top (OTT) platforms are investing in international content to expand their original content offerings amid audience fragmentation. Disney+ Hotstar has successfully adapted international titles like The Night Manager, Criminal Justice, Aarya, and Bad Cop. JioCinema has launched reality shows like Temptation Island and Bigg Boss OTT, while SonyLIV has adapted Israeli shows like Your Honour and Fauda for the Indian market.
DTH companies lose over 3 million users in FY24
Despite the Indian Premier League and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2023, four private direct-to-home (DTH) operators in India lost 3.28 million active subscribers in the fiscal year ending March 2024. Free streaming of the events by JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, along with price hikes by broadcasters, led to the decline. Competition from OTT platforms and Prasar Bharati-owned DD Free Dish also contributed to the drop in subscribers.
Anime Kingdom: OTTs step up investments to draw youth
Anime content is taking centre stage on over-the-top (OTT) platforms in India as streamers look to ape the traditional TV model of offering diverse content slate that caters to different age groups and demographics, amid the summer vacation for schools and colleges.
Jio bundles 15 apps' premium services including Netflix basic subscription with broadband plan for Rs 888/month
Jio has bundled premium services of 15 apps, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Lite, Disney+ Hotstar, with its 30 mbps broadband plan for Rs 888 a month. This new postpaid plan offers exclusive access to over 15 leading OTT apps, including popular platforms like Netflix's basic plan, Amazon Prime, and JioCinema Premium.
JioCinema may disrupt SVOD market with low pricing plan
The new pricing is a significant drop from its ₹999/year and ₹99/month plans, which offered only Hollywood content. Unlike the existing plans, the new plans will be ad-free, the company said. JioCinema Premium will provide users with web originals, movies and content for children, along with Hollywood content from HBO, NBCUniversal and Paramount Global.
JioCinema teases a new 'Ads Free' subscription plan
JioCinema live-streams IPL 2024 with ads, teasing an ad-free tier. A new plan launch on April 25th. Merger between Reliance Industries and Walt Disney to create a TV and streaming platform in India.
IPL 2024 smashes viewership records: 45 crore viewers tune in on Star Sports for 26 matches so far
According to BARC data, Disney Star has amassed a cumulative reach of 44.8 crore viewers over the first 22 days, comprising 26 matches of TATA IPL 2024. This surge in viewership translates to a staggering total watch-time of 18,800 crore minutes.
JioCinema woos small advertisers for IPL
"Google and Meta have built massive digital advertising businesses thanks to SMBs. JioCinema is wooing these advertisers with live sports as a hook," an advertising expert said, adding that building long-tail advertisers will help reduce dependence on large advertisers. According to a Ficci-EY report, digital advertising surged 15% to ?57,600 crore, including ?20,000 crore in ad spend by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in 2023.
JioCinema attracts 11.3 crore viewers on IPL opening day
JioCinema, the Indian Premier League's official streaming platform, saw a 51% increase in viewers on day 1 of the tournament, with 59 crore video views and 660 crore minutes of watch time. The platform switched to displaying cumulative views for live matches instead of peak concurrent viewers. The free-to-play predict and win game, Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan, saw record-breaking gold wins.
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