The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) (Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited) has secured the exclusive Media Rights for all ACC tournaments from 2024 to 2031. This landmark deal marks more than a 70% increase from the previous media rights cycle, highlighting the growing global stature and appetite for ACC Asia Cup tournaments. The deal encompasses all editions of the Men’s and Women’s Asia Cups, Men’s and Women’s Under-19 Asia Cups, and … [Read more...] about Asian Cricket Council Announces New Media Rights Partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India
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Sony Pictures Networks India appoints Sibaji Biswas as its Chief Financial Officer
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the appointment of Sibaji Biswas as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective the first week of January 2025. In this role, Sibaji will lead SPNI’s financial strategy, planning and corporate finance, to enhance operational efficiency and growth across the company’s multi-channel and digital platforms. With over two decades of financial leadership and expertise in strategic transformation, Sibaji has a proven record of delivering growth … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Networks India appoints Sibaji Biswas as its Chief Financial Officer
SPNI announces leadership transition in its kids and animation portfolio
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) announces a significant leadership transition within its Kids and Animation portfolio. Leena Lele Dutta, who has spearheaded the portfolio—including the kids' linear channel Sony YAY! — since its launch in 2017, will step down as Business Head towards the end of this fiscal year. Under her stewardship, Sony YAY! has become a leading destination for children's entertainment, celebrated for its engaging animated series, original content, and expansion into … [Read more...] about SPNI announces leadership transition in its kids and animation portfolio
TV Asahi and Sony Pictures Networks India Join Forces For Cult Kids’ Comedy Sequel Obocchama-kun
TV Asahi and SONY Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have announced a collaboration to produce a new sequel to the cult kids’ animation series Obocchama-kun (26 x 22’ or 52 x 11’). Based on the hugely popular 1986 manga written and created by Yoshinori Kobayashi, Obocchama-kun became a cultural phenomenon in Japan sparking a major boom when it first aired in 1989. Now, 30 years later the series is experiencing a resurgence in popularity in India. With this renewed interest a collaboration between … [Read more...] about TV Asahi and Sony Pictures Networks India Join Forces For Cult Kids’ Comedy Sequel Obocchama-kun
Sony Pictures Networks India Partners with Imagine Communications for Advanced Playout Operations
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), with a reach of over 700 million viewers across 167 countries, is setting new standards with its cutting-edge facility in Mumbai, powered by Imagine Communications' Versio™ integrated playout platform. The need for a reliable, future-ready solution drove SPNI's decision to partner with Imagine Communications. Gaurav Sahni, Head of Broadcast Operations and Technology at SPNI, explains, "Choosing a technology partner we could trust to deliver a robust … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Networks India Partners with Imagine Communications for Advanced Playout Operations
Sony Pictures Networks India announces leadership changes
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced three significant leadership changes, reflecting the company's continued dedication to strategic growth and operational excellence. These appointments are pivotal for SPNI’s journey, with each leader bringing valuable expertise and fresh perspectives to their respective roles. Nachiket Pantvaidya, an industry veteran with a rich and diverse career spanning multiple leading media companies, is now taking over as the Business Head of Sony … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Networks India announces leadership changes
