Award-winning London and LA-based independent studio The Ink Factory (The Night Manager, The Pigeon Tunnel) is partnering with Korean production company VO Media – founded by veteran producers Park Bo-kyeong and Kim Shin-ho – to develop a new series adaptation of John le Carré’s acclaimed espionage thriller novel A Most Wanted Man. The screenplay for the new Korea-set adaptation will be penned by Kim Yun-shin, with the project being led by Producer Kim Shin-ho for VO Media. Additionally, VO … [Read more...] about The Ink Factory takes John le Carré’s espionage thriller A Most Wanted Man to Korea with VO Media
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Mukund Acharya joins SPNI as Chief Technology Officer to drive technology-led transformation
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the appointment of Mukund Acharya as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. In his new role, Mukund will spearhead the company’s consolidated technology portfolio, encompassing the Enterprise Technology Group (ETG), LIV Technology, and Broadcast Operations and Network Engineering (B.O.N.E.). He will be responsible for driving SPNI’s digital transformation agenda, fostering innovation, and ensuring strategic alignment … [Read more...] about Mukund Acharya joins SPNI as Chief Technology Officer to drive technology-led transformation
JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar come together with JioHotstar
JioStar, the recently formed JV with the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, announced the launch of JioHotstar, bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar – two of India’s leading platforms for premium sports, entertainment and lots more. This coming together of brands, expansive content, cutting-edge features, and a large audience and subscriber base marks a globally unprecedented milestone in the streaming industry. With close to 3 lac hours of entertainment, unparalleled live sports … [Read more...] about JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar come together with JioHotstar
Skandha hires Director of Growth and Business Development
Skandha Media Services, a leader in scalable managed playout, broadcast, and OTT services that leverage cloud technology, automation, AI, and machine learning, has appointed Anil Kumar as Director of Growth and Business Development. Having previously served as Director of SaaS, South Asia at TVU Networks, and India Sales Head at Amagi, Kumar brings a wealth of experience in sales, marketing, and business development with specialist knowledge of OTT workflows, cloud-based playout systems and … [Read more...] about Skandha hires Director of Growth and Business Development
Disney+ Hotstar Unites India with Experiences; Drives Accessibility for Live Entertainment
Disney+ Hotstar redefined live entertainment streaming with the exclusive broadcast of Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour concert in Ahmedabad. The electrifying live stream attracted 83 lakh views and garnered an impressive 16.5 crore minutes of watch time. Delighting fans across the nation with an unmatched experience, viewers tuned in from all parts of the country with Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, NCR Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal contributing 85% … [Read more...] about Disney+ Hotstar Unites India with Experiences; Drives Accessibility for Live Entertainment
Disney+ Hotstar to Stream Coldplay Live in Ahmedabad on January 26, 2025
Disney+ Hotstar sets a new benchmark in Live streaming entertainment experiences by joining forces with Coldplay to present their iconic Music of the Spheres World Tour concert live to audiences across India. As the band prepares for their largest-ever stadium performance in Ahmedabad on Republic Day, the platform redefines the future of entertainment by democratizing access to high-quality experiences, enabling fans to experience this monumental event on every screen across the … [Read more...] about Disney+ Hotstar to Stream Coldplay Live in Ahmedabad on January 26, 2025









