The largest OTT platform for Indian content, ZEE5 Global, is back with new episodes of its best-loved shows across channels, in addition to a long lineup of on-demand fiction and non-fiction shows, new originals and special curations this month. In what will surely be welcome news for its viewers around the globe, the streaming platform will be streaming fresh episodes of its most popular TV shows like the Ronit Roy starrer Kehne Ko Humsafar – with eight new episodes streaming on the platform … [Read more...] about Zee5 Global rolls out a content-packed July with new movies, TV shows, and direct-to-digital movies
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Olympic Channel documentary ‘Rulon’ about the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man to premiere 21 July
American Greco-Roman wrestler Rulon Gardner’s inspirational story of beating the odds is featured in the upcoming Olympic Channel original documentary, Rulon, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Gardner’s victory over the world’s most dominant wrestler and three-time reigning Olympic champion, Aleksandr Karelin of Russia at the Olympic Games Sydney 2000. Rulon premieres worldwide on Tuesday, 21 July at 7 p.m. EDT at olympicchannel.com and on its apps for mobile and connected TV devices. … [Read more...] about Olympic Channel documentary ‘Rulon’ about the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man to premiere 21 July
Synamedia appoints Deepak Bhatia as General Manager, India
Synamedia recently announced that it has appointed Deepak Bhatia as General Manager and Head of Sales, India. Deepak will drive Synamedia’s business in India with responsibility for the company’s sales and pre-sales teams. Deepak joins Synamedia following 13 years at Technicolor, most recently as Vice President and Business Head of Sales in South Asia with responsibility for sales, marketing and operations. Prior to this, Deepak worked at Bharti Enterprises for over 10 years as General … [Read more...] about Synamedia appoints Deepak Bhatia as General Manager, India
GlobalData: Netflix sees 60% surge in discussions among influencers on Twitter over last 90 days
Netflix is one of the few fortunate companies, which has a service that is more meaningful to people who are forced to stay at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was reflected on Twitter as well, where the influencer discussions related to ‘Netflix’ spiked more than 60 percent during March-May 2020, over the previous 90 days, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. There is a huge spike in influencer conversations in April when the company announced that it added … [Read more...] about GlobalData: Netflix sees 60% surge in discussions among influencers on Twitter over last 90 days
ZEE5 to remake NENT Studios UK’s ‘Black Widows’ in India
NENT Studios UK has struck a major two-season deal with India’s largest video streaming platform, ZEE5, and producer Big Synergy Media Ltd., which will see a localised version of its scripted format Black Widows created for Indian audiences. Based on the Finnish drama of the same name, the Black Widows deal includes the rights for the two original 12-hour series (24 episodes). The Indian version will be the eighth international remake following versions in Ukraine, Estonia, Lithuania, the … [Read more...] about ZEE5 to remake NENT Studios UK’s ‘Black Widows’ in India
How the video industry supports Asian economies during COVID-19
The video industry plays a critical role in the health and vibrancy of Asian economies, from employing large and skilled work forces, investing in local talent and productions, to entertaining and informing the citizens of our countries during these difficult times. And there is no time more important than now for the industry to work together to further support these countries as its people suffer the brunt of what the pandemic is bringing in its wake. Many initiatives across Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about How the video industry supports Asian economies during COVID-19
