The subscription video on demand (SVoD) service revenue in India is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% from $1.5 billion in 2023 to $2.1 billion in 2028, driven by healthy growth in SVoD subscriptions and increase in unique SVoD household penetration, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s India Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) Forecast (Q1-2024) reveals that the SVoD subscriptions in the country will increase … [Read more...] about India SVoD services market to reach $2.1 billion in 2028 forecasts GlobalData
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Future of Video in India Sees Much Optimism for Growth with Technology as the Enabler for the Consumer
The Future of Video India conference welcomed over 130 senior government and industry leaders in Mumbai for a day of discussions centered around one of the most vibrant and burgeoning video markets in the world. Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), opened the conference with optimism about the industry. The MIB hopes to see the current $30bn industry grow to $100bn in the next … [Read more...] about Future of Video in India Sees Much Optimism for Growth with Technology as the Enabler for the Consumer
New horror series from the Danur Universe, Jurnal Risa to debut exclusively on Disney+ on 27 May 2023
Following the success of the Danur Universe, the creator behind the famed YouTube channel with more than 6 million subscribers, Risa Saraswati, is set to release her debut series, “Jurnal Risa”, exclusively on Disney+ this May 27. The spine-tingling childhood adventure of Risa Saraswati, her cousins, and The Crew will be adapted into a horror series helmed by Awi Suryadi with Manoj Punjabi of MD Entertainment as the producer, the team behind Indonesia’s highest grossing local movie to … [Read more...] about New horror series from the Danur Universe, Jurnal Risa to debut exclusively on Disney+ on 27 May 2023
BBC Studios and Disney+ Hotstar to adapt the popular British modern comedy Dead Pixels
Disney+ Hotstar and BBC Studios today announced their upcoming modern comedy ‘Dead Pixels’, the Telugu adaptation of the popular British series under the same title. The six-part series will be produced by BBC Studios India and Tamada Media Ltd, with animation by Keyframe Studios, directed by Aditya Mandala, written by Akshay Poolla and features an exciting star cast headlined by popular actors Niharika Konidela, Harsha Chemudu, Sai Ronak, Akshay Lagusani and Bhavana Sagi. Dead Pixels follows … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and Disney+ Hotstar to adapt the popular British modern comedy Dead Pixels
Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
Following a ten-year stint building Cosmos-Maya, India’s most successful animation studio, from a 30-member team to a 1200+ strong animation powerhouse, Anish Mehta has decided to move on from his role as CEO. Under Anish’s leadership, the studio has grown multifold owing to his strong ability to maintain a balance between business and creativity. As CEO and minority shareholder of Cosmos-Maya since 2012, he is credited with achieving a number of milestones not only for the studio but also for … [Read more...] about Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
Malaysian animated series ‘Ejen Ali’ season 3 to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar
Ejen Ali, the beloved Malaysian animated series returns to screens this summer with a third season set to debut exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar June 25. This season will see Ejen Ali (Ida Rahayu Yusoff) and the young Ejens from MATA Academy reunite for a secret competition at the MATA Arena. As Ali strives to honor his late mother’s legacy and become the MATA Arena champion, he must grapple with life without the supercomputer device IRIS amidst intense competition from highly-skilled … [Read more...] about Malaysian animated series ‘Ejen Ali’ season 3 to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar
